Culture is a way of life. It consists of practices, beliefs, rules, habits, and values that are used to guide behavior. Becoming aware of your culture’s influence and using that to make conscious choices that serve both your personal growth and your community is the key to finding balance. Here, we discuss both individualistic and…
8 Golden Ages in History That Inspire
A golden age is not a utopian existence but historical periods of extraordinary human achievement. There are several golden ages in history from which we can learn. In looking at the most notable ones, we can find the inspiration to nurture our inner genius and develop the right conditions for us to thrive. (Estimated reading…
How to Develop Intercultural Empathy
Intercultural empathy is an essential competency in our diverse, global society. It leads to better communication, understanding, and respect for each other. Like any other skill, we must develop it by being aware of our blocks and replacing them with understanding and better communication skills. In doing so, we open ourselves to forming deeper and…
What 2020 Has Taught Us About Humanity
2020 was a challenging year, but we can use the events to become more resilient as humans. On the surface, this period looks like a time of disruption and despair, when it’s really a deeper call for each and every one of us to slow down and appreciate the things we missed when we were…
How to Use Social Media to Promote Social Good
Having free reign to post and share whatever we want on the Internet requires understanding the impact our online presence has on others. When we see social media as more than just a place to self-promote, we can us our platform to promote social good and support causes that are important to us. (Estimated reading…
Why We Need to Stop Accent Shaming and Discrimination
Normalizing accents is part of the broader vision to create a just society where everyone is deemed worthy, regardless of their origins. When we focus on embracing each other’s uniqueness, rather than fixating on our differences, we level the playing field. Whatever side of the accent shaming fence you find yourself on, keep these thoughts…
How Ancient Wisdom is Still Relevant Today
In times of uncertainty, grief, and stress, the sage wisdom of great ancient thinkers can ground us with much needed guidance and practices. There is a treasure trove of books and documentaries on ancient wisdom that we can access during our times of need. These six ancient quotes and proverbs from various corners of the…
What Colorism is and How to Overcome it
Colorism is when people of color not only face prejudice outside their ethnic group but among members of their own race as well. It highlights the biases that exist within specific ethnic groupings that lighter complexions are more attractive and valuable than darker ones. It’s s a societal problem that needs to be fought with…
How to Balance Cultural Identity
Our culture plays a significant role in shaping us. Sometimes we take these ready-made cultural identities and embrace them as our own, without questioning whether they hold true for us. It’s important to take a step back and consider if they align with all the other aspects of your persona. By following these three steps…
Why it’s Important to Talk About Privilege and How it Impacts Us
Reflecting on the privileges that you have, or don’t have, will bring a sense of gratitude and abundance. You’ll realize that you have a moral responsibility to use the advantages you benefit from, to bring about more fairness and equality in our world. Empathy will open your heart and motivate you to helps those belonging…