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MIND & SPIRIT
We have all experienced so called "gut feelings" – when we suddenly feel uneasy about something that rationally seems fine or, conversely, have firm confidence in something that has a high risk of failure. These puzzling flashes of insight are also referred to as intuition, hunches or sixth sense. They
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...
Overcome Hardships by Making the Most of Difficult Situations
Facing adversity, one may find it hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Just the thought of...
Toe Shoes: The Ups and Downs of ‘Barefoot’ Footwear
For most of our existence, humans have made due with minimal footwear. Early protection from sharp and...
The Daoist Faith – A Dying Tradition
Daoism is one of the main religions of China. Its three founders include the Yellow Emperor, who is said...
Understanding Aromatherapy: Why Smells Moderate Mood, and More
Many people may see aromatherapy as a mystical practice with little scientific basis. In fact, the use...
How to Be More Decisive
Decision making is a part of life. It is how we move forward and shape our destinies. From choosing a...
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...