Emma Lu

What Is the Secret to Finding Happiness?

We often think that others are happier than we are, but are they? So as we consider our lives, we may ask ourselves, how is happiness found? A survey was conducted to determine what kind of people were the happiest in the world. Among the tens of thousands of responses, four stood out: an artist ...

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Enjoy your life.

One Village in India Has Over 100 Varieties of Mangoes

Mangoes are tropical fruit popular in countries such as India. In fact, in different states of India, you will come across delicious varieties of fruit. Indians eat the fruit in many ways, including raw, ripened, and pulped. They also use it in various cuisines. While it is common to find many mango variants harvested in ...

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A mango tree laden with fruit.

Turn Negative Thoughts Into Something Positive

Many people struggle with negative thoughts. It can be challenging to determine why you think negatively, but catching these thoughts and turning them into positive actions is essential. Negativity to neutrality The first step is to identify the negative thoughts. Once you become aware of them, you can change them into neutral or positive statements. ...

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A young woman crying on a sofa.

8 Things Not to Have Around Your Bed When Trying to Sleep

Sleep is necessary and plays a very important part in your life. A serene environment is essential to ensure a restful night’s sleep. Currently, it is found that most people are habitually placing electronic and personal items on and around their beds for convenience. Few realize that some of these harm your health. It is wise ...

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A cluttered bedroom.

New Zealand Academic Anne-Marie Brady Living in Fear of Beijing

The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and its media outlets have repeatedly targeted well-known individuals for expressing their views opposing its dictatorial regime. As a result, a New Zealand-born academician is now worried about her well-being for researching the activities of the CCP and its allies. Anne-Marie Brady has spent many years studying the CCP’s activities, ...

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Anne-Marie Brady.

The Therapeutic Effects of Indoor Plants

The results are in and the benefits of indoor plants are many. From improving air quality to boosting your mood, there are plenty of reasons to add a plant or two (or ten!) to your home décor. Here, we explore some of the top scientific findings on the matter so that you can make an ...

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Two potted plants and a vase with pink flowers.

Protect the Body During the ‘Dog Days’ of Summer With 3 Special Foods

To the ancient Greeks and Romans, the “dog days” usually occurred around the time the star Sirius appeared to rise alongside the sun. These ancients believed that the heat from the two stars combined is what made these days the hottest of the year — a period that could also bring on fevers or even catastrophe. The Romans referred ...

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Bitter melon dishes next to a fresh bitter melon.

What Qualities Determine the True Wealth of a Family?

A family home is where everyone’s life begins and is an inevitable destination for those born into this world. Traditionally, around the world, and in particular for Chinese people, a home is considered to be their secure fortress or a place of refuge.  In The Book of Rites, it states: “When fathers and sons are close and ...

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A family walking together holding hands.

6 Foods That Help You Guard Against Cancer

In modern society the incidence of cancer is high, raising the question as to what exactly causes it to be so prevalent these days. Whatever the reason, it has been noted that cancer patients who receive early medical treatment and adjust their lifestyles and diets have successfully eradicated the rogue cells and restored their health. ...

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Roasted pork with shiitake mushrooms and broccoli.

‘Gods See All Your Evil Thoughts’

There is an ancient Chinese saying: “Gods see all your evil thoughts.” In July of a specific lunar year, an altar master in Shizhu County was passing through the township of Fengdu and decided to visit the temple of the town’s god. While offering his prayers and burning incense, he raised his head and gazed reverently ...

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Burning incense sticks in front of a Buddha statue.