Living in the here and now has become more than just a concept; it has become a way of life – and that way is called “Mindfulness”. Mindfulness is a practice that promotes focusing on the present moment, calmly noting your own feelings, and accepting them along with your thoughts and physical experiences. At the […]
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Sibling rivalry is a phenomenon most siblings have first-hand experience with. Most children experience rivalry with their siblings at some point in their lives. For many, it is a short-lived or temporary thing that passes as both siblings get older. For some, this isn’t the case, and the rivalry lives on well into their adult
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You like to travel and just so happen to be searching for a job too. Is there any way that your love of travel (and all of the experience you have gleaned from it), actually help you to land the perfect job? The good news is that if you do it right, you can use
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Getting older comes with its aches, pains, and physical strains – it is an unfortunate fact of life. If you want to stay physically fit and healthy, it is essential to keep active as you get older. And that takes a bit of time and effort. If you are a senior looking for a good
Should Grandpa Do Tai Chi? Sound Reasons Why It Might Be a Good Idea (Health Benefits…) Read More »
Many people have asked me about Tai Chi (Tai ji quan) over the years, and one question that crops up often is about the legitimacy of Tai Chi as an official martial art. Many want to know if it really can be used as a self-defense method because the classes they have watched do not
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If you practice Pilates yourself (or even if you don’t) and you are considering classes for your kids, you might wonder if it’s a suitable practice for kids or not. Pilates is regarded as a great exercise all-rounder, but is its focus mainly on benefiting the adult body, or is it suitable for the whole
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As a single parent, you probably have your hands full. There’s a lot to do and think about on a continuous basis. If you are new to single parenthood, you might not know what you’re in for. I recently took the time to consider the various challenges and problems faced by single parents. I was
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I do not need much convincing that plants have a place in the home, especially my bedroom. In fact, a variety of my favorite plants share my bedroom space with me already, and that is not just because they make the room look aesthetically pleasing (which they do, by the way). I can think of
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As a home gardener, I often feel it is my duty to tell other people about home gardening and its various benefits. Home gardening has become such a vital part of my daily life that I can quite aptly describe it as one of my favorite passions. In fact, if spreading the word will bring
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If it seems as if everyone is suddenly talking about creating their own home garden, it is because they are. Home gardens and how to get them thriving are hot topics right now, but why? What is making more and more people transform their backyards into thriving gardens? Why is the current norm for the average
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