Category: Nature

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Critical Thinking, Nature, Politics

A Climate for Sufficiency: Redefining Prosperity Within Planetary Boundaries

The Hot or Cool Institute in Berlin has released its latest report, A Climate for Sufficiency, as part of the 1.5-Degree Lifestyles series. This document is more than a technical analysis, it’s a call to rethink how we live, consume, and envision the future of our societies. At its core, the report asks: What does it mean to live well within the regenerative limits of … Continue reading A Climate for Sufficiency: Redefining Prosperity Within Planetary Boundaries

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Health and Wellbeing, Nature

The Lifelong Impact of Pets on Children

Childhood memories are filled with countless experiences, but for many children, one stands out prominently: the bond with a pet. In a recent survey conducted by the American Humane Association, the profound and lasting impact of pets on children was explored, revealing the significance of this relationship in shaping lives, even into adulthood. Emotional Bonds and Development The survey, which gathered responses from 294 individuals, … Continue reading The Lifelong Impact of Pets on Children

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Critical Thinking, Nature

Why Adolescents May Be More Speciesist Than Adults

Most adults say they care deeply about animals. Yet, many continue to consume meat regularly — a contradiction known as the meat paradox. Interestingly, this paradox doesn’t emerge overnight. It begins to take shape during adolescence, a critical developmental stage when moral values, social norms, and personal identity start to collide. Recent research from the UK sheds light on how adolescents, compared to adults, may … Continue reading Why Adolescents May Be More Speciesist Than Adults

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Nature

How Rising Temperatures Are Stealing Our Joy

Is hot weather making you grumpy? Have you ever snapped at a friend on a sweltering day or felt your patience evaporate under the sun? A groundbreaking study has revealed that soaring temperatures aren’t just melting ice caps—they’re also melting our moods. Scientists from MIT and global institutions analyzed over 1.2 billion social media posts to uncover how extreme heat impacts human emotions. Spoiler: It’s … Continue reading How Rising Temperatures Are Stealing Our Joy

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Nature

A Tale of Empathy: Elephants in the Sky

I read this story about how elephants are transported by airplane and I wanted to share it with you. Imagine an elephant being transported by airplane from one country to another, say from India to the United States. In its cage, you’ll find not just the majestic creature, but also a group of tiny, fragile chicks. Yes, you read that right—chicks. But why, you might … Continue reading A Tale of Empathy: Elephants in the Sky

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Nature

Celebrating World Environment Day: A Collective Stand Against Plastic Pollution

Every year on June 5th, the world comes together to celebrate World Environment Day, a day dedicated to encouraging worldwide awareness and action for the protection of our environment. This year, the focus is on combating plastic pollution, a pervasive issue that has infiltrated every corner of our planet and even our bodies. The Call to Action The official communication for World Environment Day 2025 … Continue reading Celebrating World Environment Day: A Collective Stand Against Plastic Pollution

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Inspiration, Nature, Purpose, Self-awareness, Spirituality

Pranayama – The Cosmic Life Force Energy

Ever wondered if you’re really doing pranayama right? In this post, I revisit my journey with breathwork—from confusion to clarity—and why conscious breathing is so much more than a technique. It’s a gateway to deeper transformation, but only when approached with care. Continue reading Pranayama – The Cosmic Life Force Energy

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Nature

A Simple Spring Interlude

The calendar says spring officially arrived in the Northern Hemisphere on March 19 but, in typical Canadian fashion, it has only really started to feel like spring in the last week. I love spring. Seeing things come back to life after a long winter is a reminder of the cycle of life and the resilience of nature. A few days ago, SeekerFive asked for hacks … Continue reading A Simple Spring Interlude

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Nature

Early October Musings- Vital Sleep, Not Death; And The Marvel of Gray and Green

It’s northern hemisphere autumn, or at least it’s about to be. True, we’ve passed the fall equinox, which is why I say it’s autumn. Yet at the time I’m writing this (the first week of October), it hardly looks or feels like autumn. The color show, I think, is perhaps starting late this year, at least where I live. Mostly the foliage remains a normal, … Continue reading Early October Musings- Vital Sleep, Not Death; And The Marvel of Gray and Green

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Nature

5 Fascinating Greek Myths about the Origin of Plants and Flowers

An important and substantial section in Greek mythology concerns the birth of flowers and plants. The ancient Greeks loved to attribute many natural phenomena to a divine origin, which has created a dense network of myths that intersect incessantly with each other. Let’s have a look. 1. SUNFLOWER – THE MYTH OF CLYTE Clyte was a young water-nymph madly in love with Apollo, the God … Continue reading 5 Fascinating Greek Myths about the Origin of Plants and Flowers

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Nature, People and Places

Bye Bye Bison: A Hateful Story

The only reason I stopped at that particular gas station was because they had a giant, brightly painted wooden sculpture of a squirrel (or maybe it was a groundhog) all dressed up in backpacking gear, out front.  You could see it from the highway.  My usual instinct when I need gas is to keep driving and fill up later, playing chicken with an empty gas tank. Continue reading Bye Bye Bison: A Hateful Story

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Nature, Random Thoughts

Fun Facts and a Dystopian Fiction

The other day my wife and I took our kids to Gardens by the Bay – one of the major tourist attractions here in Singapore. If you’ve not heard of it, it’s a stunning nature park spanning 100 acres. It sits adjacent to the famous Marina Bay Sands hotel.  Inside the gardens are two massive temperature-controlled dome-shaped glass conservatories. One is known as the cloud … Continue reading Fun Facts and a Dystopian Fiction

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Creativity, Critical Thinking, Health and Wellbeing, Life Hacks, Nature, Personal Development, Purpose, Self-awareness, Spirituality

Repost:  Can Happiness Be Cultivated?

I’ve been writing about happiness recently.  This is the third (and final) installment in a series of pieces on this subject.  The first installment can be found here and second one, here. While prepping myself to write this, I began to think of analogies.  Can happiness be cultivated in the same way a farmer prepares for a good harvest?  Think about it; a bumper crop doesn’t just happen … Continue reading Repost:  Can Happiness Be Cultivated?

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