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How Kindness to an Old Beggar Was Rewarded

Victor grew up in a poor family in England, and his parents were both working for a living. Although the family lived in poverty, they had an abundance of integrity, kindness, and love. When Victor was a child, he met a poor old man who was begging at the door. It was winter, and it ...

Helen London

A beggar holding a little silver bowl full of coins.

Preserving Grapes Using a Remarkable Ancient Afghan Technique

In most places, people resort to technological means to keep food fresh for a long period of time. However, in remote regions of Afghanistan, the local tribes resort to an ancient method for preserving grapes. In some regions, there are ethnic tribes that resort to age-old and natural food preservation techniques that work better than ...

Max Lu

Man sampling grapes from kangina.

What Is Being in the Flow?

This is an important question, as being in the flow has the potential to impact many aspects of your life. We all know that when we are “in the zone,” everything just seems to flow. Everything clicks and falls into place. We perform effortlessly and our productivity is through the roof. But what is brain ...

Armin Auctor

Man with glasses and a beard with his hand on his chin and a thoughtful look on his face.

3 Top-Level Rules Useful in Your Life

The famous Japanese entrepreneur Inamori Kazuo once said: “The key to one’s success is how one thinks.” There are three top-level rules that guide how you think that can help you succeed in life.  3 top-level rules to follow in your life 1. Be willing to change  Zhou Jie, a Chinese actor, became well known for playing Er Kang, ...

Helen London

Dirt road in a field headed toward the sunset.

5 Health Benefits of Drinking Tea

Chinese people have been in the habit of drinking tea since ancient times. Tea contains a variety of health-improving substances, such as folic acid, vitamins, protein, and minerals. Drinking tea appropriately can be beneficial to your health. Drinking tea has 5 major health benefits 1. Contributes to anti-oxidation Tea polyphenols have antioxidant properties that act ...

David Jirard

Steaming pot of tea sits next to a cup filled with tea on a wooden table.

4 Red Date Teas for Improving Health

Does your face look pasty when you look in the mirror? Do you have a hard time sleeping well at night, or have cold hands and feet in winter? Don’t worry; Chinese people often consume red dates and red date teas every day as a tonic to improve their health.  What are red dates?   Red ...

Helen London

Closeup of a woman's outstretched hands filled with red dates.

How to Cope With Financial Stress

According to Verywell Mind: “Financial stress is emotional tension that is specifically related to money.” Financial stress can happen to anyone but is more often found in low-income households. Financial stress can trigger anxiety and depression and cause friction amongst loved ones.  Financial stress can also cause physical symptoms like insomnia, headaches, and fatigue.  Some signs that ...

Katrina Hicks

Woman sitting on the floor surronded by bills and a calculator, sitting with her dog.

Teens Help Boy With Physical Handicap

Acts of kindness sometimes come from the most unexpected places in life. In one such action, a group of teenagers built a bus stop shelter for a boy who has a physical handicap. The teens heard that the boy waits for his school bus, sometimes in the rain and snow. The news of the teens ...

Emma Lu

Ryder in his wheelchair and the shelter built for him.

5 Reasons Why Women Should Not Propose Marriage to a Man

When it comes to relationships, there are a lot of “traditions” that people hold near and dear to their hearts. One such tradition is the idea that the man should be the one to propose marriage to a woman. While many of these traditions may seem archaic or downright foolish, they often have a particular ...

Raven Montmorency

A bride holding a wedding bouquet.

Self-Compassion Results in Better Heart Health

Heart health is a matter of prime importance for billions of people. To ensure robust heart health, people resort to so many things nowadays. They leave no stones unturned, from changing their diets to trying yoga and medications. However, according to the findings of a new study, there are other ways to enhance your heart ...

Jack Roberts

Paper red heart cut out held up by a paddle pop stick.