WISDOM
In ancient China, women were educated and raised to uphold a range of traditional values, which could be summed up as virtue (德), righteousness (義), propriety (禮), benevolence (仁), and trustworthiness (信). From noblewomen to commoners, many women of ancient China left their names in history for embodying these timeless
The ‘Four Gentlemen’ of Chinese Culture
In ancient China, a place where self-cultivation and virtue were considered noble pursuits, four gentlemen...
Mysterious Memory of Water and Its Astounding Applications
Many ancient philosophies recognize five elements as the fundamental building blocks of all matter. In...
Untangle the Ties of Jealousy With Wisdom
Jealousy: a complex concept While jealousy is most commonly understood as a negative emotion directed...
Reach Your Full Potential by Connecting With Your Creative Core
In recent years, the idea of creativity has expanded beyond the artistic realm. In fact, anyone who has...
Indian Folktales With Moral Lessons (Part IV): On Keeping a Clear Mind
Throughout the generations, storytelling has been one of the most effective and compelling ways to teach...
Forest Bathing – Accessible Ecotherapy for Mind and Body
While forest bathing may initially conjure up images of a whimsical wash up amongst ferns and fairies...
Is Time Accelerating, and How?
In everyday life, time is perceived as a commodity. Either we "have" time, we "make" time, or we "lack...
Delightful Diminutives: Why Miniature is Captivating to the Max
From a very early age, we are engrossed in the miniature. Our world of play is packed with puny people...
Indian Folktales With Moral Lessons (Part III): Nothing Can Bend a Strong Will
Throughout the generations, storytelling has been one of the most effective and compelling ways to teach...