– dare to be different! ✅ Our society isn’t always accepting or especially kind to those that are different. In fact, it often seems that…

In the enchanting embrace of a sunflower field, one striking sunflower dares to look the opposite way.🌻 Sometimes, life presents us with profound lessons, and…

ARCOSANTI: An Urban Laboratory. It was May 1996, when a younger me visited an utopian metropolis in the Arizona desert: the center of experimentation and…

Build your courage muscle! One isn’t born with courage, one develops it, just as you develop strong muscles. You develop it by doing small courageous…

I’ve been visited by a few ladybugs these days. Beautiful creatures instilling joy. The Ladybug wears no disguises. She is just what she advertises. They…

It’s a common thing to be frequently annoyed by other people — added to our regular interactions with family, friends and coworkers are the online…

Wonder Woman can shatter Hollywood’s Superheroine glass ceiling, Alex Yarde reports.   In a recent article on www.fivethirtyeight.com, The Dollar-And-Cents Case Against Hollywood’s Exclusion of…

In today’s dynamic professional landscape, effective communication isn’t just a skill; it’s the linchpin to success. Discover the transformative power of effective communication: from active listening to clarity and empathy, the article is packed with practical insights and real-world examples to enhance your career.

As modern technology continues to revolutionize the way we live, are we finding it harder to switch off? Checking your email or reading a book…

Magazine cover photo credits: Krijn van Noordwijk :: Background photo credits: Koen Peters Amsterdam becomes the center of the global dance music for 5 days…

Since 1949, May is Mental Health Month – #4Mind4Body World Economic Forum – The global cost of mental health condition is projected a rise to…

People have always told stories in an effort to make sense of experience. Road narratives or roadworks are an American favorite for that process of…

Philosophical musings on the origin of love and longing on a sleepless full moon night.   “So ancient is the desire of one another which…

This picture spurred my thinking about a scientific research paper I wrote some time back. Although I’m a bit older (and maybe a bit wiser)…

A Koi’s Tale I’ve always been fascinated by the Japanese carp, known as the koi. It’s a fish with seemingly unlimited growth potential. If you…

The best panoramic views are those attained by overcoming and conquering one’s fear of the dreaded, sweaty ascent to the summit. By further disregarding the…

The other day I was having such a chill, easy day despite doing all of my usual work and chores and workout activities — the…

The Buddhist concept of “empty boats” There is a Zen story about a man who repaints his boat. Once it’s done, he’s so pleased with…

“Before enlightenment; chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment; chop wood, carry water.” ~Zen proverb In the chaos of the modern world, there is a beauty…

Curtain up in Solothurn – Eight days of cinema: 179 films with a program focused on “travels away from the country”. The 52nd Solothurn film…