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…
4 Old-Fashioned Courtship Rituals We Should Bring Back
“They say love is the best investment; the more you give, the more you get in return.” – Audrey Hepburn. The joining of two people to build a life together is woven deeply into the human spirit. The rituals that bring these unions into being have evolved over time, and across cultures. The way couples…
How Ancient Wisdom is Still Relevant Today
“Ancient wisdom is the medicine for the modern world.” – Don Howard Mention the term “ancient wisdom” at a party, and people’s eyes will glaze over. Conversations on current events, entertainment, and sports are seen as more appropriate at a soirée. Most people’s forays into ancient worlds ended with the high school paper they wrote…
5 Ways to Bring Back the Simplicity of Old Times
“Some old-fashioned things like fresh air and sunshine are hard to beat.” – Laura Ingalls Wilder Being part of one of the last generations to enjoy a tech-free childhood, I had the good fortune to experience life without cell phones, the internet, or social media. I spent time playing outdoors with school friends. I played…
5 Ways to Connect With Your Heritage
“The heritage of the past is the seed that brings forth the harvest of the future”— Wendell Phillips No matter who we are or where we’re from, we have a story to tell. A big part of that story comes from our origins and the history passed down to us through generations. Humans come in…
4 Lessons from the Most Benevolent Leaders of History
“Enlightened leadership is spiritual if we understand spirituality not as some kind of religious dogma or ideology but as the domain of awareness where we experience values like truth, goodness, beauty, love and compassion” – Deepak Chopra Since the dawn of time, people have been governed by leaders. In the past, kingdoms were led by…
4 Important Things We Can Learn From History
There is a lot we can learn from history if we’re open to it. Even though our ancestors faced different circumstances, they have faced trials and tribulations that we can identify with. By being a witness to their stories, we’ll benefit from the wisdom they left behind. (Estimated reading time: 7 minutes) “Like a grand…
5 Exceptional Traits of Progressive People
Progress has been in a constant in human history. You can use these past successes to inspire your own progress. Cultivate these five exceptional traits that progressive people possess to experience success and abundance in your life. (Estimated reading time: 5 minutes) Over the past 200 years, the human race has experienced a staggering advancement…
5 Important Life Lessons We Can Learn From Politics
Over the course of human history, we’ve been under all types of political regimes. If we can focus on the rulers who did good in their terms and who were beacons of hope and inspiration, we stand to learn a lot and become stronger leaders in our own lives. (Estimated reading time: 5 minutes) Do…
6 Valuable Things We Can Learn From the Historical Past
“Don’t let your past dictate who you are but let it be part of who you will become.” – Nick Portokalos Time-travel has always been at the top of my wish list for super-powers. The closest things that comes close to this experience are my frequent visits to historical museums and monuments. I cherish the…