Mental and physical benefits On the whole, “meditation” is nothing more than an overall expression for various methods of reaching a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state. Technically, though, “meditation is a practice that involves focusing or clearing your mind using a combination of mental and physical techniques,” according to one definition among […]
No less than a “revolutionary solution to capture and convert industrial waste heat into sustainable electricity”: that’s what Advanced Thermovoltaic Systems (ATS) has developed. For its efforts, the company has received the prestigious Earthshot Prize 2024, which recognizes innovators addressing the world’s most pressing challenges in five areas: protecting and restoring nature; cleaning our air; […]
Many people’s accomplishments have been overlooked in history, but none more than the achievements of women. Here are a few examples of female pioneers who beat the odds, succeeding in their fields against all expectations despite the gender bias they suffered in their day. Alessandra Giliani (1307-1326) Alessandra Giliani was an Italian anatomist in the […]
“The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do.”
Steve Jobs
This enterprise provides solutions to refugees and individuals forced to leave their homes due to conflict, violence, or other crises. Through language, NaTakallam is breaking barriers, building connections, and creating lasting change. Here’s how. © The Good Times
Antibiotics can be lifesaving. One of the most significant discoveries in the history of medicine, they successfully fought waves of cholera, smallpox, plague, typhoid fever, malaria, leprosy, and syphilis. They are medications that act against bacterial infections, like Legionnaires’ disease (a type of lung infection), Lyme disease, meningitis, strep throat, tuberculosis, whooping cough, bloodstream infections, […]
Be An Optimist by Wayne Visser Be an optimist Not because the future is bright But because bright people are working To make the future better Be an optimist Not because the news is good But because good people are showing That change is always possible Be an optimist Not because the world is fair […]
“The most important thing is what we call eudaimonia happiness. This is where things are deep and long lasting, and this comes from being of service to others.”
JAMES DOTY, FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR, CENTER FOR COMPASSION AND ALTRUISM RESEARCH AND EDUCATION
What is “manifesting”? Simply put in one definition, it’s the “intentional process of bringing your desires and goals to fruition through focused thoughts, beliefs, and actions.” It’s the idea that dreams and desires can be willed into existence through aspirational thoughts. The science For the skeptics out there, this isn’t just wishful thinking; it has […]
Submitted by Alex Jesus at Kuakua Positive Psychology is all about focusing on the constructive, uplifting aspects of human nature – like positive emotions, engagement, strong relationships, and finding meaning and purpose in life. This branch of psychology isn’t just about treating mental illness but also about fostering well-being and helping people thrive. It centers […]
