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…
Accent Bias: 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…
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…
5 Ways to Connect With Your Heritage
Connecting with the lives of our ancestors can lead to unraveling our own purpose and adds an essential layer to our persona. In their stories, we can connect the dots, understand our lineage, and find meaning. The easy access to information-rich sources on the internet makes it easier for people to discover their ancestry and…
Culturally Ignorant People: Who They Are and How to Deal With Them
In our interconnected world, it’s become critical to be sensitive to the differences in people from diverse backgrounds. Culturally ignorant individuals fail to see the importance of this. They mistakenly believe that the planet is solely their domain and live inside their own bubbles. Whether you’re someone who wants to broaden yours horizons or find…
How to Increase Your Global Fluency and Knowledge
Having global fluency goes beyond basic etiquette to avoid a cultural faux pas or learning a foreign language. It’s the ability to understand viewpoints beyond your own as you think critically about complex problems that affect everyone on the planet. Higher global fluency gives room to form meaningful connections with people, no matter what their…
5 Signs That You Have Cultural Intelligence
Cultural intelligence (CI) is more than just having cultural sensitivity and awareness. It’s about having knowledge of cultural differences and applying that strategically in your interactions with others. In a globalized world, the ability to work and relate well to people from differing backgrounds has become essential to our success. These five signs of high…