People often ask me; “why do you keep your own vegetable garden?”! After being asked a few times, I have become aware that many people are completely unfamiliar with the benefits and advantages of gardening. And I am not just talking about the emotional benefits I get from being outside pottering around my gardening. There […]
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A spiritual life is often touted as “the way to live” in modern times. Those who achieve a sense of spirituality are thought to have peace, calm, and tranquility in their lives, but how true is this really? I have recently been giving some thought to the possible downsides of spirituality; and believe it or
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When you think about taking up a hobby, you probably think about gardening, running, painting, or something along those lines. Have you ever thought about choosing to travel as a hobby? There was a point in time, where my need for a hobby and my interest in adventure collided. And what was born was one
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You might think that having an older sibling is just the worst, but in reality, it can be the best thing in your life. Siblings aren’t spies or enemies or people to be avoided and feared. Instead, think of your sibling as someone who is cut from the same cloth as you; they are your tribe. If
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Adults sometimes find themselves in situations where they could do with a few new friends. Perhaps you have moved to a new town or country, started a new job, had a fall out with your best friend, or even got a divorce, forcing you to seek out a new social group. Whatever the case may
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If your dreams of a fairytale ending complete with the perfect in-law relationships have been dashed, don’t worry, you’re not alone. Thousands of couples have found themselves in the very same difficult situation: the in-laws don’t particularly like them and behave somewhat disrespectfully towards them. Now what? What exactly can you do to rectify the
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What do you do when your next-door neighbor is smoking hot, and you just happen to get along like a house on fire too? To date or not to date the neighbor; that is the question! Is dating the neighbor a good idea? or is it something that will totally ruin your life? Before you
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Do you have kids of school-going age? Are you worried about the exposure they are going to get to religious teachings? Many Christian parents don’t have this worry, as many schools might be more inclined to Christian studies. But what about the parents of children who belong to other religious groups? Religion is something that can and
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Something that sets Aikido apart from many other forms of martial arts is the used of weapons. Beginners to the art often wonder why these ancient weapons are even used in the first place, especially as they are considered fairly “useless” nowadays. As a student, you will soon learn why the 3 basic Aikido weapons
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Gardening is punted as “good for your health”. You can read the advantages of gardening just about anywhere. Nonetheless, not many people give much thought to the possible health risks involved when participating in a bit of gardening. Are there any risks? I, an avid gardener, am somewhat sad to admit that there are several
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