Carolina Avendano
Carolina is a Canada-based writer and journalist who enjoys learning and sharing information about how to lead a meaningful life. She is passionate about traditional culture, handmade crafts, the connection between humans and nature, and human rights.
Soul Searching – Exploring our Spiritual Existence
The existence of the soul has long been a subject of debate. While materialist views assert that our thoughts and ideas are created by the brain, others argue that human consciousness transcends our tangible world,...
Insects in Decline: How and Why to Help These Little Heroes
It is estimated that there are 10 quintillion insects on our planet—about 1.4 billion insects for every person—and what’s more, they make up about 90 percent of all global animal species and more than half...
‘Plants Have Intelligence’: UBC Professor Findings
Our modern science has studied humans and animals for much longer than it has closely observed plants. It was not until the last few decades that scientists started pondering the potential of these seemingly simple...
The Delicious History of Ice Cream – One of the World’s Oldest Desserts
Ice cream is an all-time favorite dessert that has been satisfying our sweet cravings for over 2,500 years. Its remote origins and fascinating evolution can take us on a journey through time to explore how...
Get Unstuck Today – Recognize Your Roadblocks and Plow Past Them
Being stuck in a rut is an unpleasant yet common experience. The strong desire to get unstuck coupled with the apparent inability to turn things around can numb us and make us forget the limitless...
Reset Your Biological Clock and Become More Productive, More Proactive
The time we go to bed and how much sleep we need is unique to each of us. Our sleep cycle and circadian rhythm is what scientists refer to as our chronotype; yet there are...
Overspending? How To Get Your Finances Under Control
Managing finances can be a daunting task, especially with a constant flow of money coming in and going out. When we do not plan our finances, we are at risk of overspending. We are likely...
Food and DNA – Are Our Genes Affected by What We Eat?
Food is an essential part of our daily lives. Whether we mindfully enjoy every bite consciously or simply consume our food absentmindedly, this basic activity ensures our body has the energy it needs to function...
Give Your Microbiome a Natural Boost
Minute beings accompany us everywhere we go. They inhabit both the surface and the interior of our organism, and are as numerous as the cells that compose our bodies. They are the microbiome.The microbiome consists...
Exploring Black Holes: Nature’s Most Perplexing Creation
Black holes are regions in the Universe where the forces of gravity are so powerful that anything around it can be pulled in and swallowed up. Exploring black holes can be tricky, as these extremely...
5 Steps To Forgiving – Without an Apology
Feeling wronged can seem unbearable, especially when the pain is caused by someone we truly care about. When this feeling is allowed to fester, it can result in arduous years of resentment and even shorten...
Is the Modern Conservation Mentality Threatening the Environment?
As much as 21 percent of all land on Earth is ecologically intact due to the conservation practices of indigenous people and local communities that inhabit these areas, according to the 2021 report by ICCA,...