Tag: Life
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...
A Bite With Gia at Oak and Reed
This article was contributed by Gia Nina, food enthusiast in the Hudson Valley area. Hello, my dear...
Sustainable Architecture: The Gassho-Zukuri Houses of Japan
Tucked in the mountains of Japan, there are traditional dwellings that could inspire future generations...
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...
A Bite With Gia in the Hudson Valley – Wang’s Kitchen
This article was contributed by food enthusiast Gia Nina. As hard-working individuals, one of the...
Healing Herbs of India Part VII – Saffron
When I accompanied my sister for her regular pregnancy check-up one time, I was surprised that her doctor...
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...
Deindividuation: Understanding the Creepy Clown Phenomenon
While a clown is the classic character meant to bring joy and fun to a children’s event, more often than...
The Fabled Chronicles of Christmas Botanicals
Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, you are certainly familiar with some of the many plants associated...