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5 Uplifting Virtues of Jade

Jade is synonymous with Chinese culture, ancient and modern. Jade has been attributed with many fine virtues over the millennia. In this article, we will discuss the traditional “Five Virtues of Jade.” The Five Virtues of Jade are: 1. Benevolence, 2. Righteousness, 3. Intelligence, 4. Courage, 5. Cleanliness. The Chinese philosopher Confucius made jade a ...

Michael Segarty

A carved jade flower..

Why This Is the Cleanest Village in India

When one speaks of India, one of the images that often comes to mind is the slums and the overall dirt that seem to be everywhere. However, this is not the case with Mawlynnong, a tiny village in the state of Meghalaya that has been dubbed the cleanest village in India. The cleanest village in ...

Nspirement Staff

An Indian woman walking on a road.

Let a Dermatologist Show You How to Wash Your Face Properly

The world perceives you through your face. The more exuberant, lively, and energetic your it is, the more positively you are seen. In contrast, a dull, lifeless face tends to make people want to distance themselves from a person. Here is the perfect way to wash and take good care of it, as vetted by ...

Raven Montmorency

A woman with a smooth and radiant face.

Watch and Learn: Japanese and Their Cleanliness

In the eastern Japanese city of Hamamatsu, a subway got flooded recently. Internet users gazed in disbelief at the water, but not for the usual reason. It was because the water was unusually clean. We all know that cleanliness is an important Japanese trait. But to see a subway flooded with crystal clear water shows ...

Armin Auctor

A clean Japanese city.