WISDOM
Hard work sustains a livelihood. It rarely produces wealth or large fortunes on its own. The difference between the two lies in something harder to teach: the ability to read a situation before others do, to understand what people around you actually want, and to give up what you have
Practical Feng Shui – Energize Your Space and Spirit Through Ancient Principles of Geomancy
Feng shui (風水), translated literally as “wind water,” is the ancient Chinese practice of aligning physical...
Unlocking the Mystery of the Great Pyramids of Giza
History can provide us with many answers, but at the same time it opens up countless questions. As archeologists...
The Omnipotent Owl – Why Are We Drawn to This Ancient Symbol of Wisdom?
Like a great sage, an owl sits stock-still, seeing everything, but saying nothing. When she takes action...
Healing Herbs and Spices of India, Part IV: White Lotus
The lovely white lotus, with its enchanting beauty and fragrance, is universally admired for its pure...
Sweet Mesquite: Quietly Invasive yet Incredibly Useful
While many of us are familiar with mesquite as a distinct barbeque flavor, or the charcoal that lends...
Understanding and Overcoming Loneliness – A Common Cause of Depression
Often linked with depression, loneliness is a psychological state that impacts physical health and may...
Overcoming Artist’s Block Part IV – Create Freely on a Schedule
In the last part of our series on overcoming artist's block, we explored how a few simple activities...
Rethinking the Universe: Our Path to a New Cosmic Model
During the last decades, astronomers have been faced with a bittersweet reality: the more scientific...
Calming the Control Freak in You
Do you have an inner control freak? Most of us have the wish to control more in life than is possible...