Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that some baby bottles contain chemicals that can cause health problems for babies? If so, how can I find alternatives that are safer? - Amy Gorman, Berkeley, CA No links connecting specific human illnesses to chemicals oozing out of baby bottles have been proven definitively. Nonetheless, many parents are heeding the call of scientists to switch to products with less risk. A 2008 report by American and Canadian environmental researchers entitled "Baby's Toxic … [Read more...]

It's no secret that changes are upon us during these transitional ascension times. The Group informed us of one of these changes in the July "Beacons of Light – Reminders from Home." They told us we are entering a time of enhanced sexual energy. Let's take a look at how this is playing out in our lives. It has been said that the "light" energy on the other side of the veil feels very much like what we perceive as "sexual energy." Our physical bodies are presently beginning to carry a huge … [Read more...]

The sense of urgency and fear that many have felt in the past few months can be talked about in several ways. I would say that Gaia, the soul who has taken on the form of the Earth, has been moving into a higher dimension of energy more closely related to emotions. Our physical bodies rely on her physical form, the Earth, for grounding. Therefore we have felt this same uplifting process. In some ways it is thrilling, and there have been moments of expansion and ecstasy. But it has also been … [Read more...]

"Prediction is difficult, especially about the future…" - Yogi Berra With all of the surprises in the news these days, financial and otherwise, one thing is increasingly clear. Yogi Berra was right. Prediction is difficult. In the midst of the anxiety surrounding us, it is tempting to retreat into a particular pattern or routine. It is comforting to know that we can count on something. We find ourselves hungry for a plan - anything that can simplify our task as leaders and provide some … [Read more...]