People that live in Western countries tend to believe in the concept of ‘cycle of kindness,’ while people living in Eastern countries believe in the ‘Causal Principle’ – they share the belief that when someone ...
When it comes to the direction of society Americans (surprisingly) agree: things are not getting better. That’s the conclusion one quickly draws from a recent Pew Research report which asks what America will look like in ...
At meetings, conferences, receptions, and even during casual conversations I’m inevitably asked if I saw so-and-so on the stir-the-pot talk show last night or if I listened to talking-head-Bob this afternoon on his critique-everything radio ...
In the face of adversity, if you can keep an open mind and an optimistic smile, a miracle will likely follow. Not everyone finds it easy to keep a smile on their face every day ...
In a quiet suburb located in the beautiful country of Lithuania, ‘The Hill of Crosses’ stands quaintly as it witnesses years of historical ups and downs, its population’s enduring faith, and their eternally steadfast character. When ...
Should you give up your seat on public transport to a pregnant woman? Probably a majority of people would answer “yes” to that question. But how does that work in practice? The London Underground has a ...
There is a common saying among people of the Jewish faith: “adversity brings wisdom.” Israel has a huge Jewish demographic. The country faces near-constant conflict with neighbouring countries and often suffers a scarcity of natural ...
To Mr. Rogers, having inherent value did not mean one would have an easy journey on the road to success. The documentary Won’t You Be My Neighbor? deservedly made many lists of 10 best movies of ...
If we’ve learned anything in recent months, it is that the race, gender, or orientation of an author matters far more than the content of his or her book. As a result, many colleges are ...
Many atheists think that their atheism is the product of rational thinking. They use arguments such as “I don’t believe in God, I believe in science” to explain that evidence and logic, rather than supernatural ...
Who among us has not suffered discouragement, doubt, or sadness? When such feelings arise, we may hope a friend or loved one will help lift our spirit; we are disappointed when they don’t. We may ...
While many of America's parents are worried about how well their children can read and do math, as well how much they know, the helpful people at Lifehacker are concerned about what we should to ...
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