Living in a fast-paced world where immediate results are the norm, cultivating patience has become more challenging, yet increasingly essential. The virtue of being patient, often admired yet seldom practiced, plays a significant role in maintaining your mental health, managing stress, and fostering healthier relationships. This article aims to shed light on the causes of ...
The world is filled with complexity and uncertainty, but there exists a timeless virtue that possesses an incredible power — honesty. It is a mighty force that cuts through the layers of deception, bringing forth clarity, trust, and authenticity. Honesty is a pillar of integrity that shapes your character and influences your relationship with people ...
On April 15, 1989, following the death of Hu Yaobang, the former General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), a memorial held by students in Tiananmen Square quickly escalated into the largest democratic movement in Chinese history. From the night of June 3 to the early hours of June 4, CCP troops committed a ...
If someone were to tell you that our society is similar to a group of prisoners in a cave watching shadows and believing those shadows to be actual objects, would you agree with them? Or would you think they were blabbering nonsense? One of the world’s best-known philosophers and famous thinkers, Plato, suggested exactly that ...
Su Dongpo (A.D. 1037-1101), was one of the eight great masters of the Tang and Song dynasties and occupied an indelible position in the history of literature in China. His articles were smooth and flowing. He bemoaned the state of the world and pitied the fate of mankind. He was not afraid of power, and ...
Green Island, formerly known as the Island of Fire (火燒島), is a small but vibrant island referred to as a stunning gem of Taiwan. Tucked away in the Pacific Ocean, this unique volcanic island is about 33 km (21 mi) off the eastern coast of Taiwan and has a land area of 15 km² (5.8 mi²) ...
A healthy marriage isn’t just for mom and dad; it’s also for the children of the relationship. Having a healthy wedding benefits everyone in the family. For example, when parents split up, this could hurt children. But on the other hand, if parents stay together, this could positively impact children. Please read our article to ...
This week the Five Eyes alliance — an intelligence alliance between Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, and the United States — announced its investigation into a China-backed threat targeting U.S. infrastructure. Using stealth techniques, the attacker — referred to as “Volt Typhoon” — exploited existing resources in compromised networks in a technique called ...
Depression is a common, yet complex mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. The search for effective treatments is ongoing, with an array of options ranging from psychotherapy and medication to lifestyle changes and self-help strategies. One approach that is garnering attention is the idea of trying something new each day to alleviate ...
This is a three-part series; please go here for Part 1 In part one of this three-part series on Ming dynasty physicians, we discussed Imperial doctor Ge Lin. In Part 2, we’ll look at a well-known physician who could cure and diagnose diseases that other doctors could not — physician Wang Sizhong. Born with an ...