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Are you an older adult? Are you interested in improving your mood? If you are a healthy adult between the ages of 55 and 80 this study may be for you!

Angie and Haley, the hosts of the podcast HumanCurrent, recently attended the IONS 17th International Conference. Gifted their tickets from friend Doug, they describe their introduction to IONS and conference presenters and attendees as being “amazing” and “transformational.” To quote Angie, “I’ve been to a lot of conferences in my time, and I’ve never been to a conference quite like the IONS conference. It’s no wonder Doug has gone so many times!”

The hot, carefree summer lingers, but for a hint of autumn’s cooler nights and increasing preparations. The kids are restless and fidgety; excited at the prospect of reuniting with friends, and nervously anticipating the newness and uncertainty of the coming school year. Following are a few ways you can mindfully maintain a deep connection with your child every day, despite the ongoing commitments and stress of work and school.

We were delighted to host over 800 attendees at our 17th International IONS Conference in Oakland, CA in July! A selection of videos is available to the general public, with the full offering available to our supporting members.

Have you ever been so fully engaged in a mission that your body, heart, and mind felt like they were all perfectly aligned? Have you ever found yourself in a state of flow and synchronicity where it almost felt that the whole universe was conspiring to support you? Have you ever experienced a moment, or week, or year when your life just seemed to make sense — when your gifts, the world’s needs, and the support to connect the two seamlessly interwove together? The more you align with your own unique personal purpose, the more these instances will become less a spontaneous occurrence and more a simple way of being.

IONS researcher Helané Wahbeh, ND, MCR, has published a report on Shamanic Healing for Veterans with PTSD in Explore: The Journal of Science and Healing.

The Voices of VR Podcast with Kent Bye caught up with IONS President Cassandra Vieten at our recent 17th International Conference in Oakland, CA.

IONS President Cassandra Vieten recently took part in the Inspiring Positive Social Change Summit. In this free event — online from July 11 to September 5 — you can discover practical solutions, proven methods and new science for creating positive social change from some of the most powerful visionaries and community leaders,  who integrate cutting-edge insights from spirituality, neuroscience and peacebuilding.

Did you know music and sound making can be used to heal the mind, and spirit? In this sneak peak video, you’ll hear a bit about Amikaeyla’s story and inspiring work in the world with music. After surviving a hate crime, she discovered that she could not only overcome fear but also become fearless through the healing power of music. She has since taken this gift to political refugees, war survivors, and at-risk populations worldwide to co-create miracles with music.

What triggers a commitment to do your work? What incites a sense of personal responsibility? What brings in a shift in personal and societal consciousness? Could it be as simple as exploring a new perspective or changing a belief?