Tag: culture
Can Mushrooms Save the World? 8 Great Ways Fungi Can Repair Our Planet and Its Population
Oddly enough, the further we advance in science and technology, the bigger the mess we seem to make....
The Fascinating Process Behind the Beauty of Natural Fibers – Part I: Silk
In prehistoric times, all of man’s necessities came from natural materials. Earth — with its various...
Indian Folktales With Moral Lessons – Part I: Greed Causes Greater Loss Than Gain
Throughout the ages, parents have grappled with the question of how best to raise well-behaved children...
A Bite With Gia at Yishan Korean Restaurant
This article was contributed by Gia Nina, food enthusiast in the Hudson Valley area. Welcome back...
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,...
Ban Zhao’s Precepts for Women (Part I): Cultivating Modesty and Gentleness
The Precepts for Women (Nǚ jiè 女誡) is an ancient Chinese guidebook for cultivating traditional feminine...
Henna: Beauty, Culture and Natural Healing
Regardless of age, race or gender, most people want to look and feel their best for any occasion. Men...
Tea in India – An Internationally Recognized Cultural Treasure
Everyone in India has been raised with the belief that the day should begin with tea, and most people...
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...
Sustainable Architecture: The Gassho-Zukuri Houses of Japan
Tucked in the mountains of Japan, there are traditional dwellings that could inspire future generations...
Embrace Humility and Erase Irritability
Do you find yourself snapping at, or complaining about, or annoyed by others? Do some things just seem...