I do not believe you could intellectually comprehend all the different forces playing upon us. Yet what you can do is become very silent, so you are not distracted and then begin to feel how these forces playing upon us are affecting us, and according to how we feel, we can then make intelligent decisions as to how far, how deep, how much, we explore in any pose.

Being empowered includes developing the powerful qualities that lead human beings to cultivate wellness and healing. And those are the same qualities that enhance all relationships on earth and reduce stress (which seems to be the largest precursor to disease)-gentle ness, calmness, patience, humility, compassion, and gratitude.

Everybody wants to be pretty because that's what they've been told will make them feel good even though there's no proof that people who are prettier are healthier and happier. So why don't we just cut to the chase and go straight to what makes us feel good?

From inanimate object, to microorganism, to plant, to insect, to animal, to human, there is an evolving level of intelligence.

We are creatures on this planet that have the capacity of self-awareness, playing out our role just the same as all else.

Without challenges we would literally wither and die (which also would be perfect).

If we do destroy most life on this planet, science says it won't be the first time.