Hermann Rohr

5 Magic Words of Wisdom to Deal With Bullies

There have always been bullies for as long as there have been social relationships. Nowadays, more than ever, there are more ways of being bullied than ever, especially with the internet. So, how does one deal with a bully? 5 magic words to deal with a bully In ancient China, people followed a 5-word mentality ...

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Boy being bullied by bigger boy.

Does This Prove That Plants Have Consciousness?

There is an age-old debate about whether plants have consciousness and whether plants have a mind to think.  Until recently, the debate about the soul and mind of plants was one left for religious circles. The Backster experiment that indicated plants have consciousness One day in February 1966, Cleve Backster, a former senior CIA polygraph ...

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Green Dracaena plant with a garden background.

Gu Junshan Used Bribery and His Daughter to Rise in Rank

News outlets have repeatedly reported on the scandals of Chinese officials, such as Gu Junshan, who used bribery to rise in rank. And given the regularity of reports of corruption, one may arguably regard Chinese Communist Party (CCP) officials as being among the most corrupt in the world. To explore whether that assertion holds true ...

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Gu Junshan.

The Huizhou Merchants and Their Way of Doing Business

The Huizhou merchants, also known as Hui merchants, were one of the merchant societies in the six counties under the Huizhou Prefecture during the Ming and Qing Dynasties, also known as the “Hui Gang.” They were highly respected and known for their “Confucian way” of doing business. The Legend of the Huizhou merchants The Huizhou ...

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Huizhou merchants doing business.

How the ‘Four Breaks and Four Seals’ Help Nourish Your Righteous Qi and Health

Among the earliest forms of health prevention passed on in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) are what is referred to as the “Four Breaks and Four Seals.” Since ancient times, traditional Chinese culture has paid great attention to health preservation by nurturing righteous qi. Rather than just treating the symptoms once an illness surfaces, traditional Chinese ...

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How a Poor Young Man Became an Entrepreneur

Many people dream of starting their own business and becoming successful entrepreneurs. But they feel heavy-hearted believing that they will never make it without any financial privilege or joint venture (JV) funding.  But the following story may prove this belief wrong as it shows the successful journey of a young man who started up a ...

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Multi-story buildings and a radio tower with trees and light poles in the forground and mountains in the background of Mohe County, Heilongjiang Province, China.

How Gong Yuan Found Out That Heaven Knows Everything

We often do things and conceal our thoughts, unaware that Heaven knows everything we think and do. In the Ming Dynasty, Dongyue Temple, Yanzhou Prefecture, Shandong, was well-known for the manifestation of deities. During the Hongzhi reign of Emperor Xiaozong, Gong Yuan, who was from Suzhou and a successful candidate in the highest imperial exam, ...

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6 Foods That Boost Immunity in Winter

In the cold winter months, people tend to become lazy, exercise less, and eat more. Their immunity is easily reduced, especially the elderly who have weaker health, and they require foods that boost immunity. Immunity is a human defense mechanism that can help us resist viruses and reduce illness. Therefore, it is very important to ...

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5 Bad Habits That Reduce the Lifespan of Your Blood Vessels

There are three types of blood vessels — arteries, veins, and capillaries. Healthy blood vessels are elastic and able to transport blood and nutrients throughout the body, while aging blood vessels are hard and brittle. This makes it quite easy for them to rupture or form blood clots. However, if you know how to take ...

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Two young Asian men eating healthy and unhealthy food.

3 Funny Short Stories You Can Tell Your Friends

Sometimes, we happen to experience really awkward moments with friends. It’s often hard to put the awkwardness into words. Often, sharing funny short stories will help you do just that. 3 funny short stories 1. Greed never pays off Angus is a cheap man; even the wedding gift for his cousin was bought from a ...

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Three women laughing around a table.