Growing up, do you ever recall having an “imaginary friend?” A best friend even, who was completely real to you, and only you? I can’t say that I ever did. I would hear the term often, and yes, I may have pretended within the realms of my own vast imagination that I was friends with ...
Ancient people had the habit of giving things away so the recipients would remember their farewells. When people said goodbye, they would give their favorite things to their good friends to demonstrate their cherished friendship. Li Ji gave two tokens to his subordinates whom he valued, but he did not give any token to the ...
As the saying goes: “Rely on parents at home and friends when going out.” Good friends have many positive effects on you, but identifying good friends is a life lesson. So how can you tell who is a trustworthy friend? 7 small ways to tell if a friend is trustworthy 1. Eyes If a person ...
An old Chinese proverb says: “Friends show their love in times of trouble, not in happiness.” This held true for Sima Qian and his friend Ren An. Sima Qian (145-86 B.C.) served as the governor of Yizhou (in modern Sichuan) after inheriting his father Sima Tan’s official position as the royal historian. He was working on ...
Anxiety is a normal emotion for most of us to experience from time to time, and in small amounts can actually be a good motivator. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults in the United States age 18 and older, or 18 percent of the population every year. Anxiety is ...
Can angels get it wrong? One day, a blind man was crossing the street with his guide dog when a large truck lost control and hit him, killing him on the spot, and also killing his faithful guide dog that was trying to protect his master. The blind man and the dog arrived at the ...
The lotus flower has a significant meaning of purity in traditional Chinese culture. Here, the lotus flower is shown to represent peace Experiencing the making of a paper lotus flower can enhance and deepen your understanding of purity and peacefulness within your heart. The Petals of Peace project was inspired by Jane Dai and her daughter ...
When was the last time you made a new friend? People, as they get older, find it more difficult to make friends, and wrap themselves in a virtual cocoon preventing others from offering their friendship. Friendship is one of the best things to happen in life. Living in an everyday society with stress from work ...
Everyone meets many people throughout their lives, some of whom become friends. Among these friends, there exist both mentors and toxic friends. Sometimes, we play jokes on one another. 4 things that you should never joke about as a true friend 1. Personal imperfections The phrase “Loose lips sink ships” from the Second World War is still ...
Having a healthy body is often linked with a strict workout regimen and diet. However, these are not the only factors that determine how healthy you are. Researchers from the University of Notre Dame found that the strength and structure of a person’s wide circle of friends also influence their health. A wide circle of ...
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