From Croatia to Gossip Ground
It started as a fun conversation with a new friend from Croatia, and turned into a question I’m still sitting…
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Why Does 37°C Feel Like Hell When It’s Our Body Temperature?
We’ve all had that moment of sudden, baffling realization during a summer heatwave. You’re standing outside, sweating profusely, gasping for… Continue reading Why Does 37°C Feel Like Hell When It’s Our Body Temperature?
The Six Scientific Pillars of Positive Mental Health
For decades, the popular narrative around mental health has been binary: you are either sick or you are well. If… Continue reading The Six Scientific Pillars of Positive Mental Health
Why True Resilience Means Staying With the Pain
After a layoff, a breakup, or a bereavement, the immediate social reflex is to offer a reassuring smile and declare,… Continue reading Why True Resilience Means Staying With the Pain
Avondvierdaagse, or Why Walking Together Makes Dutch Kids Happy and Healthy
It is early summer, just after dinner, and instead of heading inside for screens or sleep, entire neighborhoods lace up… Continue reading Avondvierdaagse, or Why Walking Together Makes Dutch Kids Happy and Healthy
June 5, World Environment Day
Today marks World Environment Day, a crucial moment to reflect on humanity’s relationship with our planet and the technological revolutions… Continue reading June 5, World Environment Day
The Cognitive Advantage: Why Handwriting Still Matters in a Digital Age
In an era dominated by digital devices, the simple act of putting pen to paper may seem like a relic… Continue reading The Cognitive Advantage: Why Handwriting Still Matters in a Digital Age
The Ordinary Ones. A Voice From Ukraine
Wars are started by those with power. Ordinary people live inside them. Olena is a poet and a writer. She…
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Travel: The Deeply Human Experience That Shapes Who We Are
From our earliest origins, humans have felt the innate urge to move, explore, and cross into unknown territories. Travel isn’t… Continue reading Travel: The Deeply Human Experience That Shapes Who We Are
Beyond Downward Dog: Creative Stress Relief When Yoga Is Not Enough
Stress has become today an unwelcome companion in many of our daily lives. While yoga and meditation have long been… Continue reading Beyond Downward Dog: Creative Stress Relief When Yoga Is Not Enough
Chernobyl’s Miracle: How Nature Reclaimed a Nuclear Disaster Zone
You might remember that forty years ago one of the world’s worst nuclear disaster happened in Chernobyl. Today that area… Continue reading Chernobyl’s Miracle: How Nature Reclaimed a Nuclear Disaster Zone
6 Signs You’re Doing Better Than You Think: Recognizing Your Personal Growth Journey
We often get so caught up in daily challenges that we fail to recognize how far we’ve come. It’s easy to focus… Continue reading 6 Signs You’re Doing Better Than You Think: Recognizing Your Personal Growth Journey
Creating a Sustainable Office Environment
Nowadays, environmental consciousness has expanded beyond our homes and includes also our workplaces. While many people focus on eco-friendly practices… Continue reading Creating a Sustainable Office Environment
Ripe — The Art of Aging Well
What if getting older is not a weakness? What if it is more like ripening?
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World Book and Copyright Day: Bridging Worlds Through Words
Every year on April 23rd, the world celebrates World Book and Copyright Day, a UNESCO-designated observance that recognizes the extraordinary… Continue reading World Book and Copyright Day: Bridging Worlds Through Words
Global Crisis: Finding Hope in an Age of Anxiety
We’re bombarded every day with headlines that would have seemed unimaginable just a decade ago. Wars rage across continents, climate… Continue reading Global Crisis: Finding Hope in an Age of Anxiety
Easter at Home: 10 Meaningful Ways to Celebrate Without the Travel Hassle
For many of us, Easter celebrations once meant crowded airports, packed holiday resorts, or stressful family gatherings. But what if… Continue reading Easter at Home: 10 Meaningful Ways to Celebrate Without the Travel Hassle
Near-Death Experience (NDE): What Changed After — Shaun Oceans’ Story
A real conversation about a near-death experience (NDE) and how it changed one man’s life.
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Beyond the Guidebook: Why Food Tours Are Redefining Travel in 2026
Forget crowded landmarks and selfie sticks. The modern traveler is increasingly discovering that the most authentic way to understand a… Continue reading Beyond the Guidebook: Why Food Tours Are Redefining Travel in 2026
Fear of Commitment: How to Say Yes Without Losing Yourself
The fear of commitment rarely appears out of nowhere. According to psychologists, this anxiety often stems from our relational history:… Continue reading Fear of Commitment: How to Say Yes Without Losing Yourself
The Values and Philosophy Behind Permaculture
During a weekend visit last summer, I had the pleasure of meeting Jean-Cédric Jacmart, a man who has experienced several… Continue reading The Values and Philosophy Behind Permaculture
The Women Feeding Africa: Why International Women’s Day Must Celebrate Rural Heroines
Every 8 March, the world celebrates International Women’s Day—a moment to honor women’s achievements and renew the call for gender… Continue reading The Women Feeding Africa: Why International Women’s Day Must Celebrate Rural Heroines
Why Are Some People More Drawn to Rigid, Dogmatic, or Extremist Ideologies?
I recently participated in the online presentation of the book by Leor Zmigrod’s The Ideological Brain. Note that I haven’t… Continue reading Why Are Some People More Drawn to Rigid, Dogmatic, or Extremist Ideologies?
Conscious Unbossing: How Gen Z is Redefining Leadership at Work
Gen Z is rewriting the rules of the workplace. Unlike previous generations, these young professionals, born between the mid-1990s and… Continue reading Conscious Unbossing: How Gen Z is Redefining Leadership at Work
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… Continue reading A Climate for Sufficiency: Redefining Prosperity Within Planetary Boundaries
Mastering Attention in a Distracted World
Do you think that your attention is under siege? Are overflowing inboxes and relentless ping of notifications disturbing you? Focus… Continue reading Mastering Attention in a Distracted World
An Ordinary Day in a Loud World
When the world feels unpredictable and loud, where do we return? This post explores connection, responsibility, and the everyday practice…
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Climate Denial as a Political Strategy: How Populism Exploits Psychology to Block Change
The debate over climate change has long moved beyond scientific consensus. Today, denying climate change is not just a fringe… Continue reading Climate Denial as a Political Strategy: How Populism Exploits Psychology to Block Change
Re-Resolving
As it’s around the end of the first month of the new year, it seems appropriate to revisit the matter… Continue reading Re-Resolving
Why Are Women Still Underrepresented in the Hard Sciences?
Every year on 11 February, the world celebrates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a reminder of… Continue reading Why Are Women Still Underrepresented in the Hard Sciences?
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