The word “Zen” is the Japanese pronunciation of the Chinese “Ch’an,” which means “meditation.” Ch’an came to Japan and became “Zen” around the eighth century. Today, the word “Zen” is in more general use in the West. Zen Buddhism is a stripped-down, determined, uncompromising, cut-to-the-chase, meditation-based Buddhism that takes no interest in doctrinal refinements. Not …
When was the last time you fulfilled a New Year’s resolution? Have you ever? Making them is tradition, but it’s practically a tradition to break them too. They’re often about creating new habits or getting rid of old ones, and changing your behaviour isn’t easy. It takes dedication and motivation to make the changes that …
I seat in silence Once again, this is darkness This is indeed madness But I wonder, as I've often wondered When will I be free? From the shadows cast When the darkness comes This unwanted black blackness That freezes my thoughts, my actions my future? Promises and disappointments Are two sides of a coin Often …
Imagine your best friend has a bad day... ...like, a really humiliating moment. What would you do? Well, you probably wouldn't kick a woman when she's down. You'd comfort her and remind her that one crappy moment is not a reflection of her worth as a human being. You'd give her good, compassionate advice. But …
If you’ve ever loaded up your Facebook or Instagram feed and immediately gotten jealous of some random acquaintance from high school after seeing pictures of their vacation to Cancun, you’re not alone. We’re inundated on a daily basis with stories about how absolutely incredible other people’s lives are, while we’re left sitting in our tiny …
Aloe Vera is not a difficult plant to care for. It does grow faster outdoors during warmer months, but it doesn’t mind a pot and does just fine in the house. Some basic things to watch out for: it’s true that Aloe’s like sun, but they can turn brown in harsh light. Indirect sunlight is …
Do you sometimes catch yourself having some weird thoughts while with your partner when you think about your relationship? Here are some fun (and very weird) thoughts we found: Maybe we should each make one of those laminated lists of the five celebrities we’re allowed to sleep with if we ever get the chance, like …
June may have been home to Donut Day, but all of July is Ice Cream Month. July has plenty of fun holidays, from yummy summer treats like Strawberry Sundae Day and National Lasagna Day to slightly weirder holidays like World UFO day. Check out all the fun and wacky holidays we found in July! July …
Being good at what you do is obviously important, but being liked by your co-workers, colleagues and clients is just as important. Without the likeability factor, people are going to be less likely to want to work with you, which can have devastating consequences in business. Here are 10 ways to be more likeable at …
Healthy morning routines can make the start of your day awesome! And if the start of the day is good, then the rest of the day is bound to be good as well, right? For example, if you wake up in a bad mood, you are likely to carry that bad mood through the rest of …