Ariana Marisol of REALfarmacy.com writes: Chickpeas are regarded as beans but botanically they are neither beans nor peas. A chickpea is a tender annual legume, that grows up to about 18 inches tall and produces pairs of dark green, compound leaflets. Chickpeas have swollen, oblong pods that are about 1 inch long and wide. These…
Donna Jackson Nakazawa of Psychology Today writes: Have you ever found that you just can’t stop thinking about someone—what they did or said, and how bewildered or hurt you were by their actions? When someone hurts us, our children, or someone we love; gossips behind our back; or simply acts crazy in ways that confound us,…
John Perkins writes: As I travel around the country discussing my new book The New Confessions of an Economic Hit Man and meeting with people from all walks of life, I hear a great deal of discouragement over the U.S. presidential election. So I try to encourage people to look at the positive side and…
From an article on Complete Health & Happiness: I love chocolate. Fortunately, for all the chocolate lovers out there, studies have proven that dark chocolate is really good for you. It is loaded with antioxidants and has many health benefits, including lowering cholesterol and blood sugar. Dark chocolate has magnesium, which helps relax the nervous…
Writer, Scarlet Amor wrote an article that went viral, as a sarcastic parody to poke fun at all of the “5 signs” and “evolved man” blogs. The article was intended to honor the men who are “doing the work” as she puts it, and to remind us that we are all a work in progress.…
Lindsey Shaffer of David Wolfe writes: While plants are commonly used to decorate a home or office, or brighten up a yard or garden, many plants can actually improve the flow of positive energy into a space. Certain plants are able to purify the air, while others can provide a sense of well-being, peace and…
In order to have more successful relationships, you have to stop expecting certain things from people. You must understand, that everyone has different views and thoughts that won’t always match yours. David Wolfe came up with a great list of things to stop expecting from others. 1. Stop Expecting Them to Do the “Right Thing”…
Christina Tiplea of Embracing Simple writes: If you ask almost anyone what they believe to be their most precious resource, I can assure you with 99% certainty that they would say time. We all want more of it…. More time to get things done. More time to spend with our loved ones. More time to…
By Yao Xiao: Yao Xiao is a China-born illustrator based in New York City. Yao Xiao creates artwork depicting a poetic visual world where complex concepts and human emotions are examined, amplified, and given physical form. Her work has helped people all over the globe connect at unique moments, from the celebration of the 20 Year…
Stephen Dinan of The Shift Network writes: This year, I’m giving birth to the most important book of my life, one 10 years in the making…. Sacred America, Sacred World: Fulfilling Our Mission in Service to All offers a visionary roadmap for evolving beyond partisan bickering into fulfilling our sacred mission. It’s full of inspiring…