Happy World Tai Chi and Qigong Day 2024

As a practitioner, teacher, and researcher of both disciplines, World Tai Chi and Qigong Day holds a special significance for me. It’s a day dedicated to celebrating these ancient mind-body disciplines and the profound impact they have on our holistic well-being. I am so grateful for what Qi Gong taught me that I developed MMQG, a holistic discipline that brings together Meditation, Mindfulness,…

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Brands: Not My Thing

Daily writing promptWhat are your favorite brands and why?View all responses Let’s talk about brands. For some, it’s a world of logos, trendy clothes, and the latest tech gadgets. It’s a way to express yourself, to belong to a certain tribe. But for me, the whole concept of brands rubs me the wrong way. Photo by Alexas Fotos on Pexels.com It’s not that I do not understand that some could want…

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Photography of the Day - 06:36

Commuting alone 06:36 – Photography by Raffaello Palandri

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A Celebration of the Unnamed Many: Why My List of Admiration is Infinite

Daily writing promptList the people you admire and look to for advice…View all responses If I were to write a list of the people I admire, it would be a sprawling, ever-growing document. It would encompass everyone from the corner baker who crafts the perfect sourdough to the scientist quietly toiling away for a cure. It would include the single parent juggling work and family with unwavering…

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A seed to grow

With a positive mindset, openness to change, and gratitude, every day becomes a seed we can grow into what we desire, deserve, and brings us joy.

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Every Day a Holiday: Finding Joy in the Present Moment

Daily writing promptWhat is your favorite holiday? Why is it your favorite?View all responses For many, holidays are a time of escape, a chance to break free from the routines of daily life and indulge in celebration, often with family and loved ones. But what if I told you that every day could be a holiday? This might sound like a radical proposition, but it’s a philosophy I’ve embraced long…

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Photography of the Day - Freezing Morning

In April Freezing Morning – Photography by Raffaello Palandri

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Purpose, Ideals, and Disciplines

Daily writing promptWhat gives you direction in life?View all responses Life, for me, isn’t a random walk through existence. It’s a purposeful journey guided by a compass forged from my deepest ideals, values, and principles. These principles stem from various philosophies that have resonated with me throughout my life, each strand intertwining with others, creating a richer map of my…

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Flourish

Growth and improvement are incompatible with negative, closed, and limiting mindsets, behaviours, attitudes, and beliefs. Get rid of all those burdens and flourish.

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Earth Day 2024

For this Earth Day 2024, EARTHDAY.ORG is unwavering in our commitment to end plastics for the sake of human and planetary health, demanding a 60% reduction in the production of ALL plastics by 2040. Earth Day 2024  A Call to Action Against Plastic and Unsustainable Practices Every year on April 22nd, the world unites to celebrate Earth Day. This day, born out of a growing environmental…

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Photography of the Day - Peeking from my seat

On the train, coming home Peeking from my seat – Photography by Raffaello Palandri

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Emoji: A Linguistic Adventure

Daily writing promptWhat are your favorite emojis?View all responses That’s a fantastic question! I must admit, it did catch me a little off guard. When was the last time you stopped to consider your favourite word? I think I answered the question about which word better describes me here. Pinocchio in Emojitaliano, by Francesca Chiusaroli Emojis, much like words, are fascinating tools in the…

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Centered, open-minded, and curious

If you remain centered, open-minded, and curious, you will start becoming aware of the interconnectedness of everything, your worries will disappear, and you will start growing and improving.

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Daniel Dennett (1942 - 2024)

Many of us today woke up to a world that felt a little less vibrant, a little less intellectually stimulating. Daniel Dennett, a philosopher who revolutionized our understanding of the mind, science, and consciousness, passed away yesterday. Daniel Dennett, image taken from Wikipedia For me, Dennett was a guiding light in his study field. His work, particularly his early books “Content and…

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Book of the Day - I'm just saying

Today’s Book of the Day is I’m just saying, written by Milan Kordestani in 2023 and published by Health Communications Inc EB. Milan Kordestani is a social entrepreneur and author whose work aims to find common-ground solutions to systemic social and economic problems using civil discourse, education, and culture. He encourages his readers (in publications like HuffPost, Entrepreneur, and…

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Unveiling My Most Productive Hours

Daily writing promptWhen do you feel most productive?View all responses Ah, productivity. That elusive state we all chase! For me, it blossoms brightly in the mornings. Dawn – Photography by Raffaello Palandri It’s during these precious pre-lunch hours that my focus truly shines, and I get the most out of my day. Here’s why mornings are my prime time for achievement: 1. The Power of Routine:…

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Photography of the Day - Intricacies

At the Train Station Intricacies – Photography by Raffaello Palandri

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