Mind & Spirit, Editor's Pick

Sticks and Stones Break Bones, but Negative Words Still Haunt Me

The majority of us may be familiar with the following saying: “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” However, negative words embed themselves in young minds. Am I right? Do you resonate?   What does this saying mean for you?  Previous studies have found increased anxiety levels in children associated with ...

Katrina Hicks

Sticks and stones laying together on a white background.

Father Uses Kindness and Compassion to Deal With Boy Bullying His Son

It is not uncommon for parents to come across incidents of bullying targeting their kids in schools. In most such instances, either the parents deal with the classmates bullying their child face to face or approach the school authorities for intervention. A majority of parents get angry when they find out their kids are being ...

Armin Auctor

Sad boy hugging his dad indoors.

Did You Know Charlie Chaplin Was Passionately Fond of the Cello?

Most people only view Charlie Chaplin as a comedian who made people roll with laughter. His films made in the silent era still entertain people from all age groups and beneath the surface of laughter and frolic, they convey deep-rooted messages too. The musical genius of Charlie Chaplin Not many people are aware of the ...

Raven Montmorency

Charlie Chaplin playing the cello.

A Kind Heart Changes a Person’s Image

It is human nature to love beauty, but what is beauty? Some people who have physical beauty are mean-spirited and miserly, while others who are not beautiful to look at have kind and generous souls and make everyone feel at ease. It is a generous and kind heart that makes you truly beautiful. The old saying ...

Emma Lu

Man takes a look at himself in the mirror.

14 Tips to Grow Your Hair Long and Strong

If you are serious about growing your hair long or are wanting to improve the growth and condition of your long hair, you must first look at your overall health as there’s no magic ingredient in a bottle, that I’m aware of. So consider that by taking many small steps, like improving your diet, you ...

Emma Lu

A woman with long hair.

Are Intrusive Thoughts Normal?

Intrusive thoughts are thoughts that seem to become stuck in your mind. The nature of some thoughts can be upsetting, causing distress once experienced.  Even if you are of sound mind, it is still possible to be struck by intrusive thoughts out of nowhere. However, it is entirely normal if you have recurring intrusive thoughts ...

Katrina Hicks

Emotional Asian woman covering ears with hands.

Sleep: Why It’s So Essential to Maintain Life

Sleep is a condition of the body and mind that typically occurs for several hours every night. While at rest, the nervous system is relatively inactive.  In March 2021, The Sleep Foundation published the article How Much Sleep Do We Really Need? Scientific research has shown that resting is essential to us all, regardless of ...

Katrina Hicks

Sleepy young woman stretching hand to ringing alarm.

10 Ways You Should Embrace Change

One of the universal laws is that change is constant. This thought was expressed by Heraclitus who was a Greek philosopher. But, many of us are afraid to accept this. If you are having a smoothly flowing life where your wishes are being granted, it will be natural for you to be wary of change. ...

Emma Lu

Man pulling curtain of light.

Your Dining Habits Can Affect Your Weight and Lifespan

Scientists have found that many diseases originate from bad dining habits. Depending on your diet, it can either increase or decrease your risk of disease later in life. Dining habits linked to obesity About 90 percent of obese people eat too much at dinner, allowing extra calories to develop into fat. Nutrition expert Lawrence J. ...

Emma Lu

Dinner table with grilled steak, grilled vegetables, potatoes, salad, different snacks and homemade lemonade, overhead view.