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How to Shut Down Toxic Gossip and Be Happy

Toxic gossip is something that most of us have experienced at one point or another. Whether you’ve shared a personal issue only for it to spread and negatively impact you, or you’ve heard a juicy story and couldn’t resist passing it on, the effects of toxic gossip can be damaging. However, it’s important to remember ...

Nathan Machoka

Two young women gossiping together at an outdoor café.

The 3 Things and 3 Types of People to Avoid for a Blessed and Peaceful Life

Truly blessed individuals always have a positive attitude toward life. They have high ethical standards for themselves, understanding the importance of self-discipline and proper moral conduct. They never do anything that goes against their conscience or things that they shouldn’t. And there are three things they avoid. Avoid these things for a blessed and peaceful ...

Mikel Davis

A middle-aged man leaning against a building.

2 Stories of Reincarnation

In his book The Record of Marvels and Eccentricities, Chinese scholar Lu Can (1494-1552) collected stories of strange and extraordinary events during the Ming Dynasty, including reincarnation. 2 such stories involving reincarnation 1. The silver watchdog In the city of Suzhou in eastern China, there was a family living near the west gate of the ...

Mikel Davis

Pink cherry blossoms in full bloom in a park.

The Importance of Having a Positive Outlook

Having a positive outlook can not only change a bad situation, but it can change your life, and even create a better society. In fact, the first thought you have can determine whether a situation has a negative outcome or a positive one. Sometimes, when you have a bad thought about someone, it’s because you ...

Tatiana Denning

Smiling Asian male doing pushups outdoors.

6 Persuasion Tactics to Get What You Want

The art of persuasion is a critical skill that can be used for all sorts of situations. Whether you need it for transactional business relationships or if you simply want to change someone’s mind, knowing how to persuade or negotiate has many advantages.  Taking a page from the FBI Hostage Negotiation Unit’s Behavioral Change Stairway ...

Arianne Ayson

Illustration of a redheaded lady in a business suit talking to coworkers or employees.

How a Dream Solved Hong Kong’s Shocking Murder Case

This year, a sensational piece of news in Hong Kong was the mysterious murder and dismemberment of Cai Tianfeng, a celebrity in the city. The incident has deeply shocked the general public. On February 21, 2023, Cai Tianfeng’s family reported her disappearance to the police. With no leads to go on, the police faced the ...

Emma Lu

Hong Kong celebrity Cai Tianfeng.

7 Powerful Attributes That Set a High-Value Woman Apart

Gone are the days when women want to marry and become homemakers. Instead, they are driven to achieve success, competing for top positions, building careers, making money, and living their best lives. Just like men, women also aspire to be high-value individuals. As the quote goes: “Nobody works harder than a woman who doesn’t like ...

Nathan Machoka

Beautiful young woman smiling while sitting outdoors.

Competition for Kids: A Complete Pros and Cons Guide

As parents, it’s natural to want to provide the best for your children. And when it comes to the question of whether to introduce competition into your children’s lives, it’s not always clear whether it’s good or bad. Here, we’ll provide a balanced list of the pros and cons of competition for kids to help ...

Hermann Rohr

Two boys playing soccer.

Why Getting Angry and Complaining Are Useless

The journey of life brings you more understanding as you experience more. In fact, for many of the things you used to find hard to let go of, you can slowly learn to release them. Getting angry and complaining are two such things that need to be relinquished. Things that you used to be so ...

Mikel Davis

Discouraged man holding a broken tennis racket.