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
Understanding Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein is the most famous and respected scientist in history. A friend and biographer, Abraham...
Jun Zi: Confucius’ Teachings on Being a Gentleman
Jun Zi (君子), an ancient Chinese term, describes a virtuous man who is forever striving to perfect his...
Sai Weng and His Horse – A Blessing in Disguise
Traditional Chinese philosophy draws heavily from Daoist thought. In an ancient Daoist book, Huainan...
A Story of a Mysterious Man and His Warning of Karmic Retribution
During the Yongzheng (雍正) period (1678–1735), Mr. Su Dounan (苏斗南) met a friend at an inn by the Baigou...
How to Let Go of Unhealthy Attachments
It's no secret that nature, which includes our minds and bodies, follows well-defined patterns. All we...
10 Teas to Enhance Meditation (Part 2)
Tea and meditation are an excellent combination, as both should be done slowly and calmly, and without...
Make Peace With Food and Diets Through Intuitive Eating
The desire to lose weight has become a norm in our Western society. According to a study by the US Department...
Pearls of Wisdom From British Centenarians
The American journalist Alexander Chase once said, "memory is the thing we forget with," and yet...
Will Rogers – A Notable Quotable of the Past and Present
Will Rogers was one of the most well-known and highest-paid Hollywood actors of his time, but he was...