WISDOM

As Thanksgiving approaches, many wonder whether the spirit of the holiday has faded. Faced with the stress of preparations and the inclination for indulgence, we might forget why we gathered in the first place. In constant pursuit of the things we don't have, we often take for granted the things

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...

Tai Chi: The Daoist Martial Art of Winning Without Fighting
It is said that during the Southern Song Dynasty (1127–1279), in the twelfth century, a man called Zhang...

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...