Tag: culture
Living Bridges: A Centuries-Old Tradition Making Its Way Into Urban Settings
Deep in the Indian forests in the northeastern state of Meghalaya, giant fig trees extend their sturdy...
Healing Herbs and Spices of India Part II – Curry Leaf
Ayurveda is an Indian healing system that relies on herbs to treat illness. Like coriander, curry leaf...
Reflexology – An Ancient Approach to Wellness, Starting With the Feet!
Do you sometimes find yourself rubbing your sore feet? Hey, guess what — you’re onto something! Reflexology...
Overcoming Artist’s Block Part II – Ensure Your Physical Well-Being
Artist’s block may seem like a mere state of mind. Since creativity is intangible, it's easy to assume...
Back-to-School Learning Tips
For many of us, September means back-to-school; and with that comes added stress and anxiety. Managing...
Reunite With Family Under a Full Moon! China’s Mid-Autumn Festival
Each year Chinese people — especially those who live far from home — make notorious efforts to reunite...
The Delightful Dragonfly: Facts, Fables and Spiritual Insight
With wings like a fairy’s and colors to match, it’s no wonder the dragonfly is mired in myth and superstition...
China’s Glorious Culture Preserved Through Traditional Education Deteriorated Quickly Under Communism
Teaching is considered one of the noblest of occupations. Traditional education not only educates the...
Overcoming Artist’s Block: Recover Your Creative Inspiration – Part I
The life of an artist can be like riding a roller coaster. When inspiration strikes, it seems like nothing...
Is Good Posture a Thing of the Past? 10 Reasons It’s Worth Pursuing and How to Achieve It
Good posture used to be a serious issue, stressed both at school and in the home. Although those rigid...
Déjà Vu-Do I Know You?
Have you ever had moments that seem so eerily familiar that you think you've experienced them before?...
The Enchanted Elder: Folklore, Medicine and Cultivation of Elderberry
Elderberry is one of man’s earliest medicinals, with records showing evidence of cultivation as early...