Self Improvement, Editor's Pick

9 Practical Steps to Cultivating Patience

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 ...

Nathan Machoka

An upset man talking on the phone.

The Power of Honesty: Never Lose by Embracing Truth

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 ...

Viena Abdon

Honesty.

Su Dongpo: An Unyielding Spirit in the Face of Adversity

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 ...

Mikel Davis

Statue of Chinese scholar and poet Su Dongpo with his wife.

The Magnificent Green Island in Taiwan

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) ...

Billy Shyu

Sleeping Beauty Rock and Pekinese Rock in Green Island.

Why a Healthy Marriage Matters for Children

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 ...

Mike West

Asian family rollerblading together.

The Highly Secretive Five Eyes Alliance Has Disrupted a China-Backed Hacker Group

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 ...

Troy Oakes

Flags of Australia, Canada, the U.S., the UK, and New Zealand with the image of an eye on them to symbolize the Five Eyes alliance.

Help for Depression: The Power of Trying Something New Every Day

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 ...

Nathan Machoka

Silhouettes of a happy family jumping into the air at the beach with the ocean and seagulls in the background.

Well-Known Physician of Ancient China: Wang Sizhong (Part 2)

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 ...

Tatiana Denning

Chinese herbs, a pot, a mortar and pestle, and paper packets tied with string sit on a wooden surface.