Although facial gua sha is becoming more popular in the West, gua sha was originally used on the body, not the face. Considering it’s an ancient healing modality in traditional Chinese medicine, this makes sense: This practice helps move chi around the body, which refers to heat—if that heat is not circulating throughout the body,…
Maybe you especially enjoy the calm and quiet on a Sunday morning, feel particularly blessed, or just want to show gratitude for the beginning of a new week. Either way, greeting people with Sunday blessings is a thoughtful way to spread the joy and offer love, reassurance, and inspiration. Our collection of 75 Sunday blessings…
When an interviewer asks you about your work-related strengths, do you know what to say? You know roughly what you’re good at and where your biggest strengths lie, but what strengths should you emphasize in a job interview? This is where a list of personal strengths comes in handy. When you reach the end of…
What are you looking for in a partner? It’s a common question, but a firm answer eludes most folks. Have you ever had the opportunity to meet with a professional matchmaker? On the surface, it may sound like an outdated, old-fashion practice — and in some ways it is — but there’s also wisdom to…
Believable characters in novels have flaws as well as strengths, whatever their roles in the story. You know this as a person and a reader, but it’s no good recognizing that if you don’t see your own character strengths and weaknesses. Of course, most of us have a much easier time knowing our strengths than…
The thought of going on a date can be both exhilarating and terrifying all at once. You’re excited to finally meet this man in person after bantering online. Will sparks fly? Will this be your last first date? Or will you end up hitting the red buzzer after 10 minutes because he’s a foot shorter…
We may think of flourishing as a state of happiness. But how do difficulties, the ups and downs of life, and post-traumatic growth impact our capacity to flourish? We hear from internationally acclaimed musician and advocate of American culture, Wynton Marsalis; Yale University cognitive scientist, Laurie Santos, President of Women in Africa and Nigerian Human…
“When we are listened to well, we flourish.” New research is helping to build a deep and scientific understanding of what listening is, when and why it matters to the well-being of people, and in what circumstances. In this video from Templeton World Charity Foundation’s “Stories of Impact” series, researchers Netta Weinstein, Associate Professor in…
Science tells us that practicing spirituality is vital to human flourishing. But do we need religion to do it? Templeton World Charity Foundation asks this question as we seek to expand scientific understanding of how the practice and benefits of religious and spiritual exercises are linked to outcomes associated with flourishing. Co-founders of Sacred Design…
Life skills aren’t necessarily taught like they used to be. There are also a number of important lessons that kids don’t learn in school. As an adult, I noticed a few glaring deficiencies that I felt held me back from living the life that I wanted. Have you ever noticed these for you? Neglecting basic…
