In our rush to reach our goals, achieve success and advance civilization, we have lost some of what is essential to the well-being of ourselves, our culture and our planet. We have forgotten about the power of rest, retreat and following our natural cycles. 30 hour work weeks are catching on in Europe because they increase productivity, and 2 hours of silence a day helps repair the brain, increase IQ, promote peace and calm, improve the immune system and increase longevity. We can learn a lot from these ideas and from practices in ancient cultures that help eliminate anger, depression, insomni
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