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The Power of 3 Strategic Expenditures: Spend More to Earn More

There are three types of expenditures in this world where the more you spend, the more you earn. Moreover, these are expenses that you should not hesitate to take on. What are these 3 expenditures? 1. Investing in self-growth Investing money in one’s own mind is the safest form of financial management. Some may argue: ...

Mikel Davis

Money bag with the word 'investment' is balanced on a scale with a roll of US$100 bills.

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.

What Makes a Marriage Thrive for a Lifetime? (Part 3)

This is part three of a three-part series; please see Part 1 and Part 2 How couples have come to marry has changed drastically since ancient times. Initially, couples would marry without getting to know each other before marriage. Then arranged marriages came into being followed by individuals making a conscious decision to select a partner of ...

Emma Lu

Older smiling African American couple at home.

What Makes a Marriage Thrive for a Lifetime? (Part 2)

This is part two of a three-part series; please see Part 1 and Part 3 True character will thrive and shine through marriage in grueling circumstances and situations. Fu Ruojin, a poet of the Yuan Dynasty, wrote: “Newlyweds vow to grow old together, and the kindness and righteousness will last forever.” However, it is not ...

Michael Segarty

An elderly couple bike riding.

Lessons on Love and Respect After Donating to a Beggar

After dinner one evening, my father took me on a walk to the park. Little did I realize that he would teach me about love and respect that evening. On passing a street corner, I saw a middle-aged man in rags sitting on the side of the road playing the erhu, music that could be ...

Max Lu

An old Chinese man playing an erhu.

4 Mindfulness Habits That Will Help Keep Relationships Harmonious

Couples generally come together to form lifelong relationships. However, each person has to proactively and sincerely maintain these relationships attentively to achieve this longevity. Practice these 4 mindfulness habits to help build more harmonious relationships 1. Sincerely express appreciation and thankfulness A wife can express her gratitude toward her husband’s contribution to the family when ...

Emma Lu

A couple holding hands.

5 Benefits of Practicing the Attitude of Gratitude 

It’s natural to feel overwhelmed or drained by life during difficult times. It might be challenging to focus on the positives when negative emotions and thoughts are present. However, practicing gratitude can help lessen these negative feelings.  You’ve probably heard the expression “attitude of gratitude.” It’s an excellent reminder to practice and live a grateful ...

Haidene Go

Gratitude.

The Virtue of Gratitude: A Meal Worth a Thousand Pieces of Gold

The idiom of “a meal worth a thousand pieces of gold” is a common saying in China and dates back to Han Xin of the Han Dynasty. It means that one should always show gratitude for the kindness received from someone. Although the favor received may be very small, even a little help in times ...

Tatiana Denning

Egg noodles and rice.

How Your Thoughts Can Change Your World

How many times have you had a thought that changed your world? Whether it is a sudden realization or a slow epiphany, our thoughts have the power to shape our reality. Every day, you make countless decisions that shape your life, and your thinking plays a significant role in those decisions. If you can learn ...

Raven Montmorency

A man sitting hold a book and thinking.

Happiness Is Living Without Fear

Happiness is politicians who don’t fear assassination, and protesters who don’t fear suppression. The rich have no fear of being kidnapped, and the poor have no fear of their last bowl being confiscated. The middle class has no fear of a civil revolution, and the general public does not fear that their leaders’ words may ...

Emma Lu

Young woman sitting on the end of a dock on a lake.