INTERESTING FACTS ON THE MUMMIFICATION PROCESS !! Mummification is the process by which a dead human or animal may be preserved for a long duration by preventing its decomposition. It can occur naturally or it can be done intentionally. The mummification process is usually associated with ancient Egypt though there are numerous cultures around the world which have practiced it. In Egypt, the process was important…
Zanshin: Learning the Art of Attention and Focus From a Legendary Samurai Archer In the 1920s, a German professor named Eugen Herrigel moved to Japan. He came to teach philosophy at a university a few hours northeast of Tokyo, in a city called Sendai. To deepen his understanding of Japanese culture, Herrigel began training in…
The Ultimate Productivity Hack is Saying No the ultimate productivity hack is saying no. Not doing something will always be faster than doing it. This statement reminds me of the old computer programming saying, “Remember that there is no code faster than no code.” The same philosophy applies in other areas of life. For example,…
What is the best type of meditation? Meditation offers time for relaxation and heightened awareness in a stressful world where our senses are often dulled. Research suggests that meditation has the potential for more than just temporary stress relief. Fast facts on types of meditation: Within each type of meditation, there are several subtypes to…
Feeling Stressed? It’s ‘a Bit Weird’, but Tapping Helps – And It’s Easy to Learn So how can you get started? Usually tapping is done when you have a feeling you would like to reduce. If you feel stressed, this would be a perfect time to start tapping. There are five steps: Step 1: Rate…
Most of us intuitively know that having close, supportive relationship is important to our general happiness and well-being, and decades of scientific research confirm that human connection not only affects our mental health but is also a key determinant to how long we’ll live and how physically healthy we’ll be during those years. “Making small…
This ‘brain dump’ journaling technique helped one writer feel less anxious before bed. Here’s how you can do it If you’re feeling stuck and aren’t sure what to write, no worries – we have you covered. These prompts will guide you to feeling calmer, more relaxed, and ready for a good night’s rest. Like what…
Our brains are focused on survival. Anything more than that, you have to work for it. How do we find more joy in our life? Like anything else, it takes practice to cultivate ongoing happiness. In a sense, we have to reset our baseline to be happy . It won’t happen overnight. 1. Focus on…
The pandemic didn’t miraculously disappear. When the clock struck midnight and marked the beginning of 2021, Covid-19 didn’t melt away like a fairytale princess’s party dress, alas, and we were all forced to stare down another year of fear. The good news is: We did it! The bad news is: Well, you know … We…
Impact is a zero-sum game. More than how to influence people, the question is how to influence more than others. Our society is driven by social influencers. The seller who wants to sell you a car, the politician who wants your vote and the influencer Tiktok who wants you to “like” their videos have one…
