Many people are fond of the phrase “play is children’s work,” a notion attributable to Friedrich Froebel, the “inventor” of...
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When I found myself wedged between a filthy tube door and a sweaty man’s armpit for the fifth morning in...
“What is progress?” The question stumps each respondent in this BBC documentary inspired by the book A Short History of...
As children we live in a magical world. Many of us grew up with Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, or...
We’ve scoured the web to come up with the 20 most powerful quotes to inspire you, including quotes by Thomas...
We know the truth. Every entry-level employee, every assembly line worker, every customer service agent. We wear the forced smile...
My four-year-old daughter was having temper tantrums daily before we began a guided meditation practice. Now, rather than losing it,...
School is said to have many purposes, including socialization and acculturation. (In reality, it’s mostly about being a place for...
I first heard of Ladakh in the early 1990s when anthropologist Helena Norberg-Hodge, on a book tour, spoke of her...
Whether you are not feeling good enough or feel great but just want to feel better this collection of 25...
My darling cubs were just starting to learn about the glorious world the day Noah came for us. He explained...
I grew up shopping in thrift stores. I remember my mother searching for me as I hid in between clothing...
Are you already eating a nutrient dense diet, getting an hour of daily exercise, sleeping eight hours a night, and...
Reality is for people who lack imagination. Good judgement comes from experience, Experience comes from poor judgement. One nice thing...
In times of stress, we’re often encouraged to pause for a moment and simply be in the now. This kind...
Some travel articles, though useful and informative, give the impression that if you pack the top 10 listed items, you’ll...
“Be content with what you have, rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the...
Rebooting your life is a gift to yourself. It reconnects you with your spirit, the wisdom and joy that lives in...
I think it’s time to admit it: I’m nearly a professional volunteer. I haven’t always been. For a long time...
Our knowledge of our family’s history is often limited to the very recent past and the memories of those who...
In the midst of life challenges we may feel frustrated, depressed and even fearful. To live a more balanced life...
When sitting in meditation, say, “That’s not my business!” with every thought that comes by. – Ajahn Chah Meditation is...
Phil Stutz and Barry Michels The Tools: Transform Your Problems into Courage, Confidence, and Creativity [Spiegel and Grau, 2012, 288...
Epicurus on Happiness is the second episode of Philosophy: A Guide to Happiness—an excellent six-part BBC documentary series narrated by...
