Long ago, the region of Huangzhou endured years of devastating famine. Just as relief seemed within reach, a …
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The world is full of strange and unbelievable coincidences — stories so bizarre they seem ripped from the …
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“Eating until 80 percent full” has long been regarded as the principle of healthy eating, but the medical …
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HumansFeatured
How an Armless Chinese Girl Transformed Her American Adoptive Family
by Emma Luby Emma LuWhen Christianne and Jeremy Green traveled from the U.S. to China to adopt a child, they had no …
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Well BeingEditor's Pick
How to Build a Happy Life: 9 Science-Backed Habits for Lasting Joy
by Emma Luby Emma LuWhat defines a turning point in life? Sometimes, it’s a bold decision. Sometimes, a quiet moment of letting …
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Mind & SpiritEditor's Pick
The Quiet Power of Virtue: 4 Ways to Accumulate Hidden Blessings
by Emma Luby Emma LuTraditional Chinese wisdom says: “One’s fate is determined first by destiny, then by luck, followed by feng shui, …
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LifestyleEditor's Pick
9 Minimalist Habits From Japanese Households That Make Everyday Life Easier
by Emma Luby Emma LuIn a world overwhelmed by clutter, Japanese households offer a model of minimalist living that’s both practical and …
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Insights & StoriesFeatured
From Luxury to the Polo Field: How One Woman Found Purpose — and Power — on Horseback
by Emma Luby Emma LuPolo might conjure images of British royalty and aristocratic leisure, but for 62-year-old Qian Qiqi, it became something …
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At the base of Phoenix Mountain in Fenghuang County, a young scholar named Shanmin lived. Having lost his …
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WisdomFeatured
Prophecies and Wisdom: A Grandfather’s Foresight Revealed the Chaos of the 20th Century
by Emma Luby Emma LuMy maternal grandfather was a devout Buddhist layperson, though he had never formally taken vows. He had a …