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In ancient China, a place where self-cultivation and virtue were considered noble pursuits, four gentlemen served as role models for good character. Embodied by botanical identities, four common plants symbolized virtues like modesty, fortitude, righteousness and spirituality. Also known as the Four Noble Ones, the four gentlemen (四君子 Sì Jūnzǐ)

Breeze Through Awkward Moments With Emotional Intelligence
We’ve all run into awkward moments where there’s an elephant in the room that nobody wants to talk about...

The Power of Surrender – Attain Your Greatest Aspirations by Giving in
Surrender is a complicated subject. On the one hand, it is perceived as negative — with connotations...

8 Timeless Lessons from Epictetus, the Greek Stoic Philosopher
“Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can,...

Spheres: Exploring the Mystery and Mysticism of Nature’s Most Perfect Form
From the microscopic building blocks of life, to the countless cosmic bodies that resemble our own planet...

Aesthetics and Virtue in Classical Arts, Part I – Visual
Derived from the Latin adjective classicus, the term “Classical” refers to that which belongs to a category...

Treasure Discomfort – Comfort Kills Growth and Productivity
While comfort zones provide a sense of familiarity and ease, they can reduce your opportunities for growth...

Why You Need to Be a Good Listener, and 7 Steps to Get There
In today’s digital era, it seems increasingly more difficult to be present, to truly pay attention to...

Embrace Humility and Erase Irritability
Do you find yourself snapping at, or complaining about, or annoyed by others? Do some things just seem...

The Surprising Reason You Can’t Become Tranquil in Meditation
In our daily hustle and bustle of striving to get things done, our neurons seem to be firing non-stop...