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From Marathon Filibusters to Historical Contradictions: A Report on Cory Booker’s Speech and Columbus’s Letters

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Book Review: Sky Full of Elephants by Cebo Campbell

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Written by: Q. Gypsee Hunter As digital creators, our mind is our most valuable asset. Between juggling content ideas, deadlines, and an endless stream of annoying-ass notifications, staying focused is a struggle and can feel overwhelming. But let me put you onto my secret weapon: meditation. Look, meditation ain't just for gurus and yogis anymore. It's for everyone. You too. Science backs it up, meditation can literally rewire your brain, boosting the very areas responsible for focus, creativity, and decision-making. So, if you're skeptical, trust, a few sessions might just change your mind. The Science of Meditation and Focus Let me geek out for a second, cause y’all know how much I love diving into research. And the science of meditation? Fascinating. Studies show that meditation increases gray matter density in key brain regions, especially the prefrontal cortex, the command center for higher-order thinking. A 2009 UCLA study , led by Eileen Luders, found that seasoned...
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