In our always-on, instantly gratifying, perpetually productive, and consumptive culture, there has been little room to reflect on our feelings. That is, until we were forced to stop. Our thoughts and emotions won’t be kept under the hood any longer. The cultural lexicon is transforming right before our eyes as we let go of what
Some relationships are forever material, others are great while they last, and still others were never good to begin with. But we can learn from all of them. While I know there are far more than three categorical types making up the romantic realm, the fact is, anything less than forever eventually necessitates an ending.
Britain’s Prince George, third-in-line to the throne, and his younger sister and brother appeared in rare video footage on Saturday, asking David Attenborough questions about extinction, spiders and the naturalist’s favourite animals. Seven-year-old George, five-year-old Charlotte and two-year old Louis, whose voices are rarely heard in public, asked the 94-year-old broadcaster questions about the natural
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How can I even begin to find myself when I didn’t realize I was lost in the first place? I’ve learned that you can lose yourself to many things, some as simple as failing a class and others as complicated as relationships. I once read that you are meant to lose yourself, and I wasn’t
My parents often spoke about coming to America from Nigeria with one portmanteau. I imagine that their suitcase was filled with their hopes, dreams, and expectations, and in many ways, I feel like I was metaphorically handed this suitcase of desires and things the day I was born. It would now be my load to
According to a new report from Dalhousie University and the University of Guelph, the average Canadian family is set to spend a lot more at the grocery store. Each year, Canada’s Food Price Report predicts changes in the major food categories and outlines the factors, both expected and unforeseen, that influence the cost to the
I can’t imagine that many people enjoy being micromanaged. Micromanaging on any level, in any industry, can kill morale, disrupt productivity, and delay the day-to-day workflow. It can also invite unnecessary stress and problems into the workplace. As annoying as being micromanaged can be, can you imagine how different your workday would go if you
“If your mind is empty, it is always ready for anything, it is open to everything. In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s mind there are few.” ~Shunryu Suzuki So many of us come to meditation through our suffering. Nearly everyone who has come to walk the spiritual path can
Barry Farmer knew the foster care system very well because he grew up in it. For years, he always dreamed of having a family of his own, something he didn’t grow up with as a child. Barry grew up in an organization known as Kinship Care, which is a variant of foster care that allows