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“The classroom remains the most radical space of possibility in the academy.” – bell hooks Written by Celia E. Swanson Autumn isn’t far away, and many students are already back in school – just the time for some sage advice from a professional educator on how to get the most out of that first year […]
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To sleep, perchance to dream — William Shakespeare We’re supposed to get eight hours of sleep a night, but it turns out the kind of sleep you’re getting might be more important than how much. A large-scale study published in Nature Communications identified five distinct “sleep profiles” that reveal how your sleep habits affect not […]
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Behold the friendly chatbot: useful for drafting emails, brainstorming ideas, dealing with customer service, or passing idle moments. But a recent New York Times opinion piece got me thinking: what happens when your helpful, humble cyber-assistant morphs into a psychological trap? The August 18, 2025, NYT article tells the harrowing story of Eugene Torres, a […]
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. . . Nothing can tarnish that.” — Yoko Ono People have turned to nature for healing, clarity, and comfort for eons. Among the most respected – and cherished – tools for inner balance are healing crystals: natural stones believed to hold vibrational energies that align with our bodies and emotions. Spiritual skeptics and curious […]
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Silence is essential. We need silence just as much as we need air. __Thich Nhat Hanh Noble Silence is a profound practice rooted in ancient Buddhist traditions, offering a pathway to inner peace and clarity. In our modern, noise-filled world, embracing periods of intentional silence can be a transformative self-care strategy. 🧘♀️ What Is Noble […]
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In a world where stress, burnout, and overstimulation are the norm, turning to ancient wellness systems like Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can offer a refreshing, grounded path back to balance. These time-honored traditions emphasize prevention, natural healing, and living in harmony with nature — a gentle reminder that healing doesn’t have to be […]
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In a world obsessed with more, it’s easy to overlook the power of less. When it comes to beauty and self-care, slowing down may be the secret to glowing skin and a calm and peaceful state of mind. We’re not suggesting you skip your skincare routine. What we mean is approaching the process with intention. […]
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“I feel like I show up ready to love, and end up mothering someone instead.” More women are walking away from traditional dating — not out of bitterness, but self-preservation. They’re done with the performative effort, the power imbalances, and severe emotional drain. And the numbers back it up: Women are now 23% less likely […]
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The truth is, meditating can be quite difficult, even painful.
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Put one foot in front of the other. Open your mouth. Speak to a friend. And something magical happens: You deepen that connection and strengthen that relationship. But how does that happen? When two or more people walk side by side and talk, there’s less pressure. It’s not a formal, face-to-face-across-a-table conversation. You’re free to […]
