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This Ancient Tea Helps With Anxiety and Weight Loss

Drinking tea goes back to ancient cultural tradition, as it contains many healing attributes which make it the nighttime drink of choice for many people. Many varieties of tea exist, but lately, a particular type called matcha tea has grown quickly in popularity as people realize the many benefits they can get from it, including, but not limited to weight loss and anxiety.

Here’s how this ancient tea helps with weight loss and anxiety

Matcha is a powdered green tea originating in Japan. The tea leaves are brought into the shade for the last few weeks of their growth, which increases the chlorophyll content, giving rise to the vibrant green color you see in the powdered form of the tea. The tea is rich in antioxidants, but many people use it in recipes as well. You only need 1/2 a tsp to brew a cup of Matcha, unlike other teas with less potency. The producers of Matcha tea actually don’t strain the leaves before final production, which makes the tea much more powerful upon consumption.

If you are an herbal tea connoisseur or just want to try something that will boost your health, here are a few reasons to add matcha tea to your diet:

Calm Energy

Because matcha tea is harvested longer than other types of tea leaves, it contains more L-theanine, an amino acid that helps to promote clarity and tranquility. This also helps to balance out the caffeine present in the tea, while also keeping you alert and focused.

Antioxidants

Matcha tea contains 137 times the polyphenols than regular green tea, according to this study. Furthermore, matcha tea contains more than 60 times the antioxidants of spinach and 7 times the antioxidants of high grade dark chocolate.

This high concentration of antioxidants can protect against many diseases, including cancer.

Smaller Waistline

EGCG, a type of antioxidant found abundantly in Matcha, can increase the fat-burning process and has been proven to decrease the formation of new fat cells. Other studies have shown that the catechins in Matcha can boost the body’s metabolism and contribute to additional fat burning during a workout.

Healthy Heart Goes Along with the Weight Loss

A 2011 study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed a decrease in LDL cholesterol when participants drank green tea. Lower blood pressure and a decreased risk of stroke also occurred, and researchers believe the catechins in the tea helped to lower these markers for disease.

Mental Focus

The L-Theanine in green tea can help boost focus and concentration due to an increase in alpha brain waves.

Clear Skin

The abundant antioxidants in green tea can keep skin healthy by reducing free radicals and inflammation that help contribute to early aging.

However, even though Matcha tea contains many benefits, you do need to watch out for lead present in this type of tea. All green teas contain small amounts of lead, but since Matcha tea is produced using the whole leaf, more lead is present. While lead levels are still in the safe range, pregnant women or those with health problems should take caution when dealing with Matcha tea.

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How to Make Weight Loss Tea

So, how can you brew this amazing tea yourself?

Purchasing it in stores can get expensive, so a cheaper alternative would be to brew it at home yourself. You can make it two different ways: usucha or koicha. Usucha will give you a thin tea, while koicha is a thicker tea.

Needed Equipment:

  • A blender or whisk and spoon
  • A strainer or sifter
  • A bowl for whisking
  • Cups for drinking tea

Ingredients:

  • 1 teaspoon Matcha Powder
  • 1 cup of hot water
Instructions:
  1. Sift the powder into your glass bowl with the strainer or sifter.
  2. Slowly add the hot water.
  3. Whisk it until it’s frothy and thick.
  4. Drink and enjoy!

7 Signs You’re In A Relationship With A Sociopath

You believe that you are in a relationship with a sociopath, which can be scary to deal with even if you know the signs. That’s because ultimately it’s about you getting out safely or getting help. With a sociopath in your life, you feel like you did something wrong, but in reality, you’re not the one with the problem.

When you met the person that you are now in a relationship with, they had irresistible charm and allure. You felt drawn in by them. Indeed, that charm is one of the ways that a sociopath finds a willing victim to manipulate.

7 Signs You’re In A Relationship With A Sociopath

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders is the handbook that psychologists use to classify the behaviors of a sociopath. Sociopathic behavior falls under the category of Antisocial Personality Disorder. This can be confusing because when we use the word ‘antisocial,’ we usually mean that someone is introverted and shy. But in the case of a sociopath, they are called antisocial because they behave in ways that are against society.

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In an excerpt from her book Confessions of a Sociopath: A Life Spent Hiding in Plain Sight, successful ivy league female lawyer and sociopath M. E. Thomas writes of her early life experiences:

“Aggression, risk-taking, and a lack of concern for one’s own health, or that of others, are hallmarks of sociopathy. When I was 8, I almost drowned in the ocean. My mother said that when the lifeguard fished me out of the water and breathed life into me, my first utterances were gasps of laughter. I learned that death could come at any moment, but I never developed a fear of it.”

1. You’ve asked them to change, but they just don’t seem to want to try

When you first notice that your partner has hurt your feelings, you might have let it slide a few times out of your love for them, but if you tried to ask for a small change in their behavior and your partner got upset, that is a sign that you are in a relationship with a sociopath.

2. Your feelings get hurt often

M. E. Thomas writes that she manipulated the love feelings of coworkers and others who she knew had crushes on her to get what she wanted. In one case, she pushed a boyfriend away and encouraged him to pursue another woman. Later, she told him how much she really wanted him. Another time she manipulated a manager to get more vacation time off.

Lack of empathy is a sign that you are in a relationship with a sociopath. When you feel like your feelings are ignored, or worse, intentionally hurt, you may question your decision to stay in the relationship. If you feel like the object of your desire is rejecting you, then showering you with affection, only to push you away again, you might be in a relationship with a sociopath.

3. You’ve caught them in a few lies

A sociopath uses an overconfident stare when they are caught in a lie, and the sustained, uncomfortable eye contact can make you be the first one to drop it. In a study of pathological gamblers and antisocial personality disorder, researchers found that over 73% engaged in lying to hide their gambling behavior. Other negative behavior was also found by the researchers including sexual promiscuity and substance abuse problems, which the sociopath was also likely to lie about.

4. They have been in trouble with the law

A history of law-breaking behavior is a sign of a sociopath because they tend to not care about the rules or the consequences of breaking them. Repressed emotions of fear, anger, and sadness can lead to violent behavior in a sociopath because they blame others for their pain.

Often, antisocial personalities like sociopaths have patterns of broken relationships, financial problems, arrest records, and poor employment histories. Tendencies to act impulsively lead them to act before they think about the consequences of their behavior.

5. You feel manipulated and taken advantage of

Controlling, manipulative, dominating, checking up on you constantly; sound familiar? A sociopath likes to gather information to use whenever they need it for their own benefit. Even small things like you talking to the cashier at the grocery store can be used against you when it’s a sociopath who knows how to twist things to their advantage in a relationship.

6. They have made you feel uncomfortable

A sociopath will make you feel like you definitely should do something immoral, illegal. In fact, you feel downright uncomfortable with these things.  Did your partner encourage you to do something you dislike doing? Did they further pressure you to do it anyway? Then you saw a clear sign you are in a relationship with a sociopath.

Related article: 5 Ways To Spot A Psychopath

7. You don’t feel like your needs are being met

Your physical safety, your emotional and mental well-being, not to mention your spiritual health; all of these are on the backburner due to all the drama that your sociopathic partner has pulled you into. If you are afraid for your safety or unable to leave, call the National Domestic Violence hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or go to thehotline.org for more information about protecting yourself from physical or emotional abuse.

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6 Signs of An Oversized Ego

We all know at least one person who acts like they are the best since sliced bread. Like they are perfect, flawless, and never wrong. And that doesn’t mean they are confident or self-assured. It usually means that they’re a rude and self-absorbed individual. Being sure and having faith in your abilities is a great trait. But having a big ego is something entirely different. It means you refuse to see what you could improve to become a better person.

Or you don’t have the incentive to improve because you already think you’re the most extraordinary person alive. The problem with egotistical people is that they never think about others. They don’t care who they have to step over as long as they come out on top. They would forsake their friends and family to reach advantages in life. That advantage is often monetary, or even fame and image. This is a person you don’t want to have in your life. They are unreliable, and frankly, they aren’t an asset for you.

They aren’t good friends or partners, and they will probably get on your nerves. If you are the one that has an inflated ego, that’s also an issue. That’s not to say that a healthy dose of confidence can’t help. Of course, it helps, as it doesn’t allow others to trample you. But being overly egotistical is not desirable, as it doesn’t benefit anyone, not even you. So, if you want to spot an oversized ego, what are some signs you need to look out for?

The Difference Between Confidence and Ego

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At first glance, these two concepts might seem interchangeable. After all, being confident means having a big ego, right? Well, that’s not the case. There is a big difference between the two concepts. More specifically, these traits don’t stem from the same mindsets.

Confidence is utterly separate from self-interest. You can be the most selfless person alive and still be confident. That’s because confidence means having faith in yourself and your abilities. Confidence is all about how you see yourself. When you learn to accept who you are, with all your imperfections, that’s when you become confident. But confidence also means being aware of what you can do to improve yourself.

A confident person is not afraid to admit that they still have a lot to learn. They even take pride in the fact that they are constantly bettering themselves. But only good people are ever truly confident. And that’s because they know who they are, and they know they are kind and selfless. And that’s the type of person you can truly have faith in.

You might think that’s incorrect. You might even think you know bad people who are confident. Well, those people aren’t really confident. The term that would best describe them is egotistical. Having a big ego can look very similar to confidence. But the main difference is that egotistical people act out of self-interest. They want to look good and to seem like they are in the right. They don’t actually care if they are doing the right thing, as long as that’s how it seems.

This behavior is also linked with the need to seek validation and approval. That’s the main reason why your actions won’t be genuine. They will just be for show and because you want others to know just how “amazing” you are.

6 Signs of an Oversized Ego

Do you see these behaviors in yourself or someone you love?

1.    They Always Think They Are Right

People who suffer from an inflated ego always need to be correct. They aren’t interested in learning new things or even having a discussion. They are usually just interested in showing off. Furthermore, they have the desire always to be listened to. They think being wrong is a weakness and will make them seem less than they are.

Because they are so afraid of being viewed negatively, they will always act like they know everything. They need to be listened to and to be admired. That’s not because they want to teach others. In fact, if no one learns a thing from them, they won’t care at all. Teaching others is something that selfless people do.

But that’s not what an egotistical person wants. They desire to be seen as role models without actually putting in the work to be a role model. These people aren’t interested in discussing good faith. They want to show others that they know everything and are better than them. Ultimately, they want to be right because that’s how they get the validation they seek.

2.    They Always Gossip

Usually, people with big egos are very fragile. Those big egos are easily hurt. Because of their vulnerability, they feel they can’t rely on their strengths alone to prove themselves. They also feel the need to tear others down to seem better by comparison. And the best way to do that is to gossip.

Everyone gossips to a certain extent. After all, people can have only so many philosophical discussions before getting bored. Talking about other people is something everyone does. You’ll start talking about acquaintances when you meet a friend for drinks. Gossiping from time to time isn’t that big of a deal.

But people with oversized egos don’t just gossip once in a while. They always talk about others, and they make an effort to criticize them. For example, they might constantly bring up their co-workers only to paint them in a negative light. Condemning and criticizing others feeds their egos. It also allows them to make themselves look better by comparison.

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3.    They are Never Satisfied

Someone with an oversized ego will always feel like they need more. That’s because they think they deserve more. For example, they will always want another promotion because they believe they are the company’s best employee and deserve it. In most cases, they don’t even earn that promotion. But that doesn’t stop them from wanting more and more.

They always chase achievements because they want to prove they are the best. So they usually go for material achievements. They aren’t necessarily interested in finding love or taking care of others. They want a better job, a new car, a bigger house, or a newer TV. Also, they look to what the people around them achieved. For example, if their neighbor gets a new car, they will want a better, newer one. All of this is to prove they are always the best.

4.    They Hate Losing

Realistically speaking, no one likes to lose. No matter how selfless you might be, you’ll still be upset when you lose. But people with an oversized ego take it up a notch. Not only do they not like to lose. Indeed, they despise it with all their being. They are overly competitive and often hold grudges and will do anything to win. They are the kind of people who would cheat during a family game night without a second thought.

Losing makes them feel like they are inferior. Most of the time, that’s one of their deepest, darkest fears. They act how they act because they think they are not good enough. So, that fear is validated when they lose or when something doesn’t turn out the way they want to. Their ego takes a hit when they lose.

To avoid that, they will lie, cheat, and even gaslight others to make it seem like they didn’t lose. They will blame others for their missteps and throw tantrums if things don’t go their way.

5.    They Don’t Have Friends

Egotistical people have a hard time connecting with others. They don’t see the point in spending their time hanging out with others or potentially helping them. They aren’t prepared to make sacrifices to maintain a platonic or romantic relationship. Also, according to psychologist Robin Hornstein, Ph.D., they don’t even care to remember what others say. They are always so caught up in being the life of the party that they don’t take the time to listen to others.

Additionally, they see others as inferior and unworthy of their time. Because of that, they have many acquaintances but not many friends. Those acquaintances exist for when the time comes. For example, they might be on good terms with all their colleagues, just so that someone will cover for them when they want to take a day off. But they won’t try to reciprocate and do things for others. That’s why they could never create genuine bonds.

6.    They Take All the Credit for Successes

Throughout life, people will have many successes that are shared with others. That’s because an individual can’t do everything by themselves. Even in school, you had to work with other kids on projects. And if you got a good grade, that was a shared success. And the same goes for adult life. For example, most projects at work will be shared successes.

But egotistical people aren’t good at sharing success, according to Dr. Kruti Quazi. No matter what, they will try to take full credit for the work. They might refuse to acknowledge that the project was a group effort and spin it all as their creation. They will always tell the boss just how much they worked, without mentioning that others worked hard.

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Final Thoughts on Signs of an Oversized Ego

Being confident is a great thing that everyone should strive towards. But be aware that having an oversized ego is not the same as being secure. And having an oversized ego is not a desirable trait.

Egotistical people tend to disregard anyone and everything as long as they can come out on top. They always want to be correct and hate it when told otherwise. Besides, they hate losing and will lie and cheat to avoid it. They are never satisfied and always want more. Because of how self-absorbed they are, it’s almost impossible for them to create genuine bonds with other people. If you know someone like this, you’d be better off without them in your life.

12 Things Only Highly Creative People Will Understand

Highly creative people often feel misplaced in our logical, linear world, as if they must live on the fringes of society just to keep their creative genius alive and well.

Creative people feel different for a reason. Research confirms that their brains have structural differences that cause them to think and act uniquely. They operate more intuitive and imaginatively than their counterparts, who seem to excel in logical, analytical endeavors.

Highly creative people thrive in the world they’ve created in their minds, which makes much more sense to them than the reality we live in. If you know a creative person, you probably have gotten frustrated with their unique quirks and tendencies, but to a creative person, these characteristics only add fuel to the fire. They run on these oddities that others perceive as strange and nonsensical because their personality and how they look at the world can help them to create beautiful masterpieces out of seemingly nothing.

Here are twelve things only highly creative people will understand:

If you are a creator, these traits probably sound familiar.

1. Creative people have a million ideas running through their mind constantly.

Creative people’s minds never stop. In fact, they always have fresh, new ideas to bring to the table. But they can rarely figure out which ones to follow through with. Creative people see inspiration and possibilities where others might see a dead-end, and they draw from their imagination to start projects and find passion in their work.

2. They see challenges as opportunities.

Creative people don’t let anything get in their way of success and art; others might say no, but they don’t let this stop them. They constantly break barriers and cross boundaries, if only to feel alive, feeling something from their work. They see reality as mundane and useless without art and use their creative streak to escape the world.

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3. Creative people care very much about staying true to themselves.

They would never compromise their unique self for other people. They don’t care if they make a penny or a billion dollars off their work. The feeling they get from their work drives them to continue, not the possibility of becoming famous or wealthy. They only do what feels right and don’t let others sway their opinions or decisions.

4. They have a very short attention span.

People today see this as bad, and many children sadly take pills to stay on task in school. However, the creative person sees this as an advantage, a positive thing not to be tampered with, because they thrive during short bursts of concentrated effort. They see this as an opportunity to create something amazing while it grabs their attention, and then move on to the next task or project. They can juggle multiple projects simultaneously, but they may not always complete them. For the creative person, however, the fulfillment doesn’t come from finishing a project, but from the journey along the way.

5. Creative people only work when they feel like it.

Therefore, the standard 9-5 workday doesn’t really vibe with them. They create when it strikes their fancy and don’t appreciate a boss telling them when to do what, how to do this, why they need to work faster, etc. Creative people have a strong independent streak and thrive doing the freelance work.

“To create is to swim in a sea of wonder under starry skies and moonlit nights of possibility.”
~LeAura Alderson, writer, editor, creator 

6. They enjoy long periods of solitude.

The world moves quickly, and this affects the creative person particularly. They need lots of time to recharge their batteries and draw inspiration for their creative mind. They need quiet time to process the millions of thoughts going through their heads, anyway.

7. They need a creative space to call their own.

No matter what type of creative work they do, whether it’s writing, drawing, acting, building, playing music, etc, all creative people need an inspirational nook to work in. They might find their flow in their room at home, a yoga studio, or perhaps the branches of their tree in the backyard. Whatever space they work in needs to feel conducive to creativity, and ultimately, inspire them to turn their thoughts into reality.

8. Creative people are highly sensitive.

Perhaps this trait makes them feel the most misunderstood. Creative people run differently than others, often fueled by emotions rather than logic. In fact, throughout most of the day, they make decisions based on how they feel in the moment, or what their intuition tells them. They get hurt easily and often draw inspiration from their pain.

9. Their emotions change constantly.

Creative people can go from joyful to melancholy in a matter of seconds. Because they feel so deeply, everything affects them to the core of their soul, and they live in a world run by emotions and feelings. Logic makes little sense to them, and they must endure the waves of emotions that run through them because they have been wired to do just that. Creative people let their emotions spill into their writing, belt out lyrics from the heart, and never hold anything back. They don’t bottle up their feelings, instead of allowing their work to provide them an outlet to express them.

10. Creative people draw inspiration from experience.

They get bored and quickly uninterested when they don’t experience all that life can offer. This explains why creative people don’t feel fulfilled working in “normal” jobs or listening to a lecture in a college classroom. They need unconventional ways of learning and growing, and to them, this means getting hands-on experience in unique ways, such as traveling the world. They learn much more from living than from reading about how others live or watching from the sidelines.

11. They invented procrastination.

Creative people are notorious for completing a project at the last possible moment. Indeed, they don’t try to do this, but it seems their best work comes to the surface under enormous pressure.

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12. Creative people will never grow up.

Creative people see the world through a different, less serious lens. They don’t care about dollars and numbers and playing it safe; they care about adventure and living the hell out of this life, and they do this by giving in to their curiosity. While it might kill the cat, it also brings life to the spirit, and they live for the chance to feel alive, if only for a moment in time. They play, learn, laugh, love, and see the world through innocent, whimsical eyes. Their sense of wonder and awe never left them, and they still get excited about what the world can offer them.

15 Little Frustrations Every Introvert Can Relate To

According to a 1998 National Representative Sample by the Myers-Briggs organization, 50% of the population identifies as an introvert. So, this means that at least half of you reading can identify with the following frustrations that just come with being an introvert in an extroverted world.

15 Frustrating Things Every Introvert Can Relate To

1. People talking to you when you don’t really feel like it.

Us introverts wonder when people will finally get it – if we have headphones in, or our head in a book, or look content being by ourselves, then we probably don’t want to talk. Better yet, if we want to talk, we’ll approach you first. (This probably won’t happen, but sometimes, us introverts can surprise you).

2. Needing to know who will be at an event so you can decide whether to go or not.

We decide whether to go somewhere not based on the activity, but based on who will be attending. We prefer a quiet activity, of course, but as long as we love the people around us, we can handle doing something out of our comfort zone for one night.

3. Feeling uncomfortable in overly crowded places.

Noisy, crowded places stress us out. Rather than take us to them and expect us to just chill and deal with it, bring us somewhere relaxing, preferably in nature, or at a bookstore or coffee shop. Too many people + too much noise = immediate annoyance, frustration, and us scrambling for the exit.

4. Getting asked the question: “why are you so quiet??”

This tops the list of frustrations for almost any introvert out there. We don’t bother you for being too loud, so don’t ask us why we’re so quiet. People have different personalities and dispositions, so we just ask that you respect us, and we will respect you. We actually enjoy talking, but not about petty things like gossip or shopping. We enjoy deep conversations, so if you really want to hear us talk, ask us about something that will make us think.

5. Wanting good conversation and meaningful relationships, but struggling to find it.

We just want deep connections and meaningful relationships like everyone else, but what can we say – we have high expectations and we won’t apologize. Introverts need people who won’t question them or try to change them; they want someone who will pick their brain and dive deep down into their soul. They have no energy for shallow relationships, but struggle to find real connections. They cherish their close friends and family who truly know and love them.

6. Being put on the spot and people expecting a response immediately.

Introverts don’t hate talking in front of others necessarily (unless they’re also shy), but they need a little time to prepare. If you can, avoid putting them on the spot without at least a little warning.

7. Just wanting peace and quiet in a far too noisy world.

Introverts gain their energy from alone time, where they can relish in peace and quiet at last. The world drains them greatly, as the noise, chaos, and fast pace don’t match up with their personality. Don’t get surprised when they go off into the woods for a while – nature revitalizes their spirit.

8. People mistaking you for a shy, antisocial, unfriendly person.

Not all introverts are shy, and not all shy people are introverts. It’s about time we put those stereotypes and misconstrued ideas to rest – most introverts DO enjoy talking to others, but at the right place, time, and about the right subjects.

9. Not getting enough alone time.

Introverts also get annoyed when they don’t have enough time alone. They need ample time to recharge from spending time with others, or from working in a stressful environment.

10. People constantly misunderstanding your need for solitude.

We need LOTS of time to ourselves, and we don’t feel the need to apologize. Spending time alone doesn’t make us antisocial or cold – it helps us to put our best selves out there and rejuvenate our spirit. We don’t tell you how to spend your time, so don’t try to show us how to live, either.

11. Getting calls from unknown numbers.

We hardly like talking on the phone anyway, but getting a call from a stranger definitely means we will hit the “decline” button, or just let it go to voicemail to avoid frustration.

12. Having to call someone rather than email or text them.

In today’s world, why call anyone when you can just shoot them a quick email or text? Also, websites that don’t have an online ordering option really frustrate us, since we’ll have to talk to an actual human being to get our food.

Related article: 7 Things Introverts Need To Know About Relationships

13. Getting to class on the first day and having to introduce yourself.

Remember those icebreakers and introductions in school? Yeah, we have some awkward memories from those times, too.

14. People interrupting your “me time.”

So, you know that we need alone time, and plenty of it. Just leave us alone while we recharge, and only interrupt if it’s an emergency, or you’re bringing us food, of course.

15. Having too many plans on the weekend.

Weekends for some people mean parties and socializing. For us, it means Netflix, food, bed, cuddling, and nature.

Nothing Is Solid & Everything Is Energy, According to New Research

‘If quantum mechanics hasn’t profoundly shocked you, you haven’t understood it yet. Everything we call real is made of things that cannot be regarded as real.’ – Niels Bohr

The ground under your feet and that coffee cup in your hand may seem solid, but physicists have proven that they are really just energies with movement. The implications of this non-solid reality are mind-blowing.

We continue to seek to understand our universe and our place in it. The more we learn, the more curious we become to understand deeply. The meaning of life may come from scientists who seek knowledge of these concepts through the study of quantum physics.

How Scientists Prove That Nothing is Solid

We have known for some time that every object is made of tiny molecules and that molecules are made up of even tinier atoms. Atoms are made of tiny sub-atomic particles called neutrons, protons and electrons. This invisible world that makes up the solid objects of our environment is the world of quantum physics.

Molecules and atoms vibrate slower in a solid state and faster in a liquid or gas state. Think about the examples of ice, water and steam. All of these are water in its various forms. The only difference between ice and steam is how much cold or heat we apply to the molecules that make up water.

Maybe you remember from chemistry class that water is made up of one Hydrogen and two Oxygen atoms, which is why we represent water as H2O. The atoms are made up of sub-atomic particles that are the nucleus, consisting of protons and neutrons and the outer part, which is where the electrons are found.

Electrons are energy. Electrons are where we get electricity. Electrons have a negative charge and protons have a positive charge, whereas neutrons are neutrally charged. When electrons move from one atom to another, there is a current of electricity created.

Physicists Prove That Nothing Is Solid

There are spaces between the atoms that make up the molecules that make up the water. In fact, if you had one molecule of water and were able to look for the part that defines the ‘stuff’ that makes water a tangible, physical, wet thing, you wouldn’t be able to find it.

This is because there is no structure to the atoms that make up the molecule. All that is really there is some spinning energy and empty space. That’s it. And that spinning energy and empty space is all that everything solid is made up of.

Recent Implications of This and Other Scientific Discoveries

Our understanding of our world and how we interact with it are constantly evolving with new scientific discoveries. You may recall the recent news of the discovery of the God particle (The Higgs boson particle) through the giant Hadron particle collider.

The God particle is the stuff that makes up the empty space between atomic particles. Scientists believe that the God particle gives things their mass because it creates resistance as other particles push against it.

Empty space isn’t empty; it’s full of stuff that we just don’t know much about yet. Your molecules and the molecules of the air around you are all just spinning tiny energy particles dancing with each other.

So what makes your molecules decide to be you-shaped and the air molecules decide to be air-shaped? Is it free-will? Is it God? Is it magic?

Related article: 8 Studies That Show How Consciousness Affects Reality

How your perspective will change now that you know that noting is solid

Armed with the knowledge that all matter, including our physical bodies, are just bits of spinning energy, your mind becomes open to possibilities. Open-minded, positive, universal unity becomes an emotional focus and goal for you.

We are all the same. All human beings are the same spinning energy. So are trees, stones, water and air. All of this spinning energy is moving and creating and being and we are a part of it.

The esoteric, spiritual, global implications for your world-view are pretty amazing. You may be feeling very new-agey right about now and that’s a part of a spiritual evolution that much of the planet is going through at this time.

Sophia.org puts this mind-bending process like this:

‘Acknowledge and know that you are just a human being, experience the oneness of a diverse organism called the universe. What we must understand is that all there is, all we ever know or we think we know or believe is our imagination; now imagination is everything. Your sense organs are part of the imagination. They are a way to transmit and receive reality. Reality isn’t real you create it with your imagination. You cannot be sure of anything and tying down to any belief system is constructing barriers for the imagination. The Imagination is limitless, it has no boundaries; only the ones we set for ourselves. The true reality is infinity. We are part of that infinite paradox of evolution.’

Related article: Evidence That The Human Body is a Projection of Consciousness

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