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Transcend All Limits

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Transcend All Limits  Listen to show The trap was set, the jaws had snapped shut, and the predator was already licking his teeth. By every conventional law of nature, the smaller creature should have surrendered to terror. The options on the table were horrific: roasted over a pine-top bonfire, hanged by the hind legs from a willow branch, or drowned in muddy plantation water. Any one of us facing systemic traps or sudden life crises would immediately cycle through raw panic: the blind rage of becoming Mad, the grief of becoming Sad, or the paralysis of being Scared. Yet, the rabbit pleaded on his knees for every possible death—begging for mercy from only one thing: the thorny, razor-sharp thicket across the ditch. Why would a captive beg his captor to avoid the very torture chamber waiting right in front of him? And more importantly: why do modern, educated Black folks keep screaming in horror at the very environments, histories, and challenges that our ancestors used to master th...

5 Reasons You Should Take Rhodiola

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 5 Reasons You Should Take Rhodiola Introduction I've been taking rhodiola for years, and I figure it's high time I share the wisdom of this herb with you. What is rhodiola? It's an adaptogenic herb that is known to help combat stress and fatigue. In fact, rhodiola is clinically proven to reduce stress, increase energy levels, boost athletic performance, and even treat depression. That's right: This one little flower has a lot going on! Here are five reasons why you should take rhodiola. #1. Rhodiola is a natural adaptogen Rhodiola is one of the most popular adaptogens in the world, and for good reason. Adaptogens have been used for thousands of years to enhance physical performance, improve mental clarity and increase resistance to stress. An adaptogen is any herb that helps your body handle physical and emotional stress by increasing energy levels without causing hyperactivity. As early as 400 BC, rhodiola was being used both medicinally and recreationally by the peop...