I remember when I first learned about abundance and scarcity. At that time, I had all the evidence of not enough-ness. So
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What Does Purushartha Mean? Purushartha is a key concept in Hinduism, referring to the four ultimate goals of human life. The term is derived from two Sanskrit roots; purusha, meaning “human being,” and artha, meaning “purpose” or “objective.” As such, purushartha can be
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Abstract Availability of artificial light and light-emitting devices have altered human temporal life, allowing 24-hour healthcare, commerce and production, and expanding social life around the clock. However, physiology and behavior that evolved
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Niksen – a Dutch wellness trend that means “doing nothing” – has caught the attention of the world as a way to manage stress or recover from burnout. The Hague, where I
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Practice Niksen: The Dutch Art of Doing Nothing Brown University Health Blog Team August 27, 2022 Do you find yourself dealing with competing priorities, social media channels that never stop, and the
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Abstract Background Ikigai (meaning or purpose in life) is a concept understood by most older adults in Japan. The term has also garnered international attention, with recent academic attempts to map it
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Ayurvedic Dinacharya Explained Dinacharya, is a Sanskrit word made up of ‘Dina’, meaning day and ‘Acharya’, meaning activity/behaviour. This is designed to maintain and connect us with our circadian rhythm or internal
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Abstract Background Ikigai (meaning or purpose in life) is a concept understood by most older adults in Japan. The term has also garnered international attention, with recent academic attempts to map it
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This morning I began a new plan, or rather, I have revived an old plan. As soon as I dropped my grandson off at school I went directly to Dow’s Lake for
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As much as we love to lend our support and help others, many of us find asking for help awkward or uncomfortable. How can we shift our mindset on what it means
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The Power of Reaching Out: Showing Up for Others 7 years ago With the recent sudden and shocking suicides of Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade, there is a lot of talk around
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This post about minimalism is not just about minimalism— it is also about decluttering and the effect of decluttering on your mental health. I call it mental minimalism: a state of mind
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