With the coronavirus pandemic following its course, parents are worried about their kids’ immunity and ways to boost it. This is natural given the fact that vaccination across the world is being done with a focus on the elderly and adult populations. While online classes and eating foods that boost immunity can be helpful for ...
The woods surrounding my place in Australia have an abundance of different varieties of eucalyptus trees and the European fruit and ornamental trees that we grow on the property seem to invite many different species of native birds into the yard. It’s a chance to interact and become close to some of the friendly birds ...
“And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul.” — John Muir Ah, nature’s wisdom. It’s a balm for the spirit and an education for the soul. It has nurtured a wealth of poetry and literature, inspired some of the most treasured works of art, and moved musicians to create ...
The Matsu Islands of Taiwan, near the coast of mainland China, used to be a major military outpost for opposing the Chinese communist regime following the central government’s retreat to Taiwan in 1949. But these days, the islands are a draw for tourists. Some of them come to explore the military tunnels, while others hope ...
Who am I? Why am I here? How do I function? Why do I have specific reactions to events and people? Do you recognize these questions as a part of your true self-talk? True self-awareness has become one of the most popular topics as, at different levels, we all want to know and understand more ...
Bloomberg has published its list of the New Seven Wonders of the World and of special mention are the Cape kelp forests, otherwise known as the Great African Sea Forest. The undersea ecosystem, depicted beautifully in the Oscar-winning documentary My Octopus Teacher, is the perfect destination for nature and wildlife lovers seeking an escape from ...
Biophilia is defined as the innate human instinct to connect with nature and other living beings. The term is derived from the Greek words for “life” and “love or affection,” making its literal translation “love of life.” This concept is foundational to biophilia design, which utilizes natural materials, patterns, and phenomena to maintain a connection ...
A busy roundabout in a big city, noise, cars, people rushing by and filling their days with endless tasks and duties — this image is quite common in the Western world. How many people see themselves living a similar life? How many have lost touch with their inner selves and who they really are? Matthew ...
People were detached from nature during the pandemic, which made them feel isolated, unhappy, and stressed out. Still, there are many ways to rekindle your bond with nature now that some restrictions are being lifted. Here are a few worthy ideas. Get out and observe nature People remained so busy during the pandemic with their ...
Japan is a nation steeped in ancient culture and traditions. In spite of their meteoric modernization and being an economic superpower, the Japanese people still retain that connection with their ancient roots. The following poem, Stars and Dandelions, miraculously saved from oblivion is an iconic example of how this high culture still lives on. Deep ...