Mind & Spirit, Featured

Reincarnated Love: The Remarkable Reunion of Zhu Haichun and His Wife

During the Qing Dynasty, in Chongqing, Sichuan, a young prodigy named Zhu Haichun captured the town’s admiration. By age 8, he had mastered 13 Confucian classics, and by fourteen, he was celebrated for passing the provincial imperial examinations. Despite being a promising young man, Zhu Haichun remained indifferent to the many marriage proposals facilitated by ...

Mikel Davis

A pair of wedding rings on the branch of a tree in bloom in spring.

How a Mother and Daughter Sparked a Movement for Good

Texas mother-daughter duo Christyn and Rebecca Taylor received the 2023 Points of Light Award from three former presidents in a poignant tribute to their advocacy. Their remarkable journey revolves around their movement to support children battling pediatric pancreatitis. This article will tell you more about Rebecca’s inspiring story and how she lights up hope for ...

Viena Abdon

Rebecca Taylor.

The Power of Thought: How Your Mind Influences Your Health and Environment

In a world where the phrase “mind over matter” is often tossed around, recent scientific research sheds light on how profound that concept truly is. Studies increasingly affirm that your thoughts directly impact everything from your brain and spirit to your immune system and even your genes. This insight has profound implications for your health ...

Max Lu

Express your gratitude.

An Unyielding Spirit: The Story of Du Guangyun and Li Zhengjie

In the heart of Henan Province, China, nestled within the Funiu Mountain Range, lies a tale of resilience, dedication, and love that transcends the ordinary. This is the story of Du Guangyun, a rural teacher from Nanzhao County, and his wife, Li Zhengjie, whose unwavering spirit has become a beacon of hope and inspiration.  The ...

Max Lu

The Funiu Mountains.

Public Sector Work Is a Good Opportunity to Help Others

In the Song Dynasty (960-1279), Ma Mo was the governor of Dengzhou in Shandong Province. He found a problem with the regulation of holding prisoners on the island of Shamen and had to devise a good solution. According to the rule of the Song Dynasty, the number of prisoners that could be held on Salmon ...

Emma Lu

A closeup view of jail cell iron bars casting shadows on the prison floor.

Anger, Sadness, Boredom, Anxiety — Emotions That Feel Bad Can Be Useful

Remember the emotions you experienced around sadness that came with the last time you failed miserably at something? Or the last time you were so anxious about an upcoming event that you couldn’t concentrate for days? These types of emotions are unpleasant to experience and can even feel overwhelming. People often try to avoid them, ...

Troy Oakes

Different emotions.

The Ancient Wisdom of Marital Karma: Timeless Stories of Virtue and Vice

In a world where the pursuit of personal happiness often overshadows traditional values, the ancients believed that true blessings come from good virtue. The ancients identified five blessings: longevity, wealth, health and peace, good morals, and an excellent end to one’s life. Marriage is absent from this list, suggesting that a content life does not ...

Max Lu

A lotus flower.

The Legacy of Compassion: The Pfrang Association Story

In the quiet of midnight on April 1, 2000, a tragedy unfolded in the upscale villa district of Nanjing, China. This tragedy later gave rise to an extraordinary tale of compassion and humanity with the formation of the Pfrang Association. A night of horror Four unemployed young men, armed with knives and seeking to commit ...

Max Lu

The Pfrang Association.

Immanuel Kant: Pioneer of Enlightenment Ethics and Moral Philosophy

In the 1800s, German philosopher Immanuel Kant was very critical. He is famous for making significant advances in studying ethics and morals. Kant was born in 1724 in Berlin, Prussia. He spent his life trying to determine right and wrong and how to make moral choices. This article will discuss Kant’s ideas, breaking down the ...

David Clapp

Immanuel Kant.