OTHER POSTS
A Parable on Modern Life
The animals met in assembly and began to complain that humans were always taking things away from them. “They take my milk,” said the cow. “They take my eggs.” said the hen. “They take my flesh for bacon,” said the hog. “They hunt me for my oil,” said the whale. Finally the snail […]
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder…
Earthing
Earthing means walking barefoot on soil, grass or sand (meaning: any natural surface). So we’ll have to get off the sidewalk. Early studies are showing that the health benefits come from the relationship between our bodies and the electrons in the earth. The planet has its own natural charge, and we seem to do better when we’re in direct contact […]
Are Self-Disciplined People Happier?
Time’s Maia Szalavitz wrote an article claiming that self disciplined people are happier. The research, which was published in the Journal of Personality, showed that self-control isn’t just about deprivation, but more about managing conflicting goals. Through a series of tests — including one that assessed 414 middle-aged participants on self-control and asked them about their life […]