Tag: Life
Fungus Fest 2025: a Mush-Anticipated Learning Event at the Frelinghuysen Arboretum
October 12 was an exciting Sunday for mushroom lovers across New Jersey and the Tristate area. The Fungus...
Garba: Preserving Indian Culture With Traditional Dance
I was recently blessed with an unexpected opportunity to attend Garba, a traditional Indian dance, central...
From Mundane to Medicinal, Ceremonial and Spiritual – Exploring China’s Rich Tea Culture
The seven necessities for daily life in China, as described during the Song Dynasty, were "Firewood,...
The Original Farmers: How Ants Mastered Agriculture Long Before Us
It is well-known that ants, in colonies ranging from a few dozen individuals up to hundreds of millions...
Eating for Enlightenment: Ancient Wisdom Reveals What Foods Support Spiritual Awakening
Historically, Yogis, Taoists and Buddhist monks lived very well — maintaining clarity, energy and mobility...
Brewing Guide for Optimum Flavor in Six Types of Tea
Although any infused beverage is generally referred to as tea, true tea is made from the leaves of a...
Could Moringa Seeds Be Nature’s Solution for Water Purification?
Some 780 million people lack access to one of our most basic needs: clean water. Modern filtration methods...
Giving Up the Blame Game: Real Growth Begins With Self-Reflection
When something goes amiss, our inner voice often assures us, “it’s not my fault.” Instantly, we start...
For Powerful Traditional Remedies, Know and Grow Medicinal Herbs (O) Onions
When it comes to common household items that can cure what ails you, you can’t get more ordinary than...
Is Our Left Brain Leading Us to Destruction?
In his recent documentary The Divided Brain, Iain McGilchrist introduces remarkable new insights about...
Back to School – 8 Tips for a Smooth Transition
There’s something magical about the back-to-school season: the smell of new notebooks, the crisp uniforms...
Taming the Brazen Rooster of the Woods
This story begins about 10 years ago, off our back deck. We had visitors, including my mom, who had come...