With today being the first day of school for many students around the globe, I have a favour to ask of those among our readership who have children or grandchildren in elementary, middle, high school, and even college or university:
Please consider asking your children or grandchildren to be on the lookout for those who may be new and shy and uncertain about how they will fit in. Read more about Back to School
In reflecting upon the last couple decades of my life, it occurs to me that the best and most memorable times coincided with periods when I was feeling most whole and walked with a giving spirit.
Yes, thoughts on abundance mentality and the law of reciprocity are esoteric and viewed as mysticism by some, but my years here have shown me time and time again that the more I give and look to be of service, the higher I elevate in my own mental, spiritual, physical, and financial health. Read more about Thoughts on Abundance Mentality and the Law of Reciprocity
I've long been keenly interested in living below my means and building financial independence. These interests have naturally led to a lot of learning about the nature of money, currencies, and how central banks all over the world look to shape national financial health and influence the global economy. Read more about Understanding Central Banks, Credit Bubbles, and Debt Cycles
The above video is a look at how The Ocean Cleanup not-for-profit project is striving to address the growing issue of plastic pollution in the world's oceans in an autonomous, energy neutral, and scalable way.
The ultimate goal is to be a self-sustaining operation through manufacturing of quality plastic durable goods using plastic waste collected from the oceans. Read more about The Ocean Cleanup
Approximately 11 million people in the United States and Canada use some form of sleep aid on a regular basis, with alcohol and antihistamines being two popular choices.
Contrary to popular belief, having a nightcap - 5 ounces of wine, 1-2 ounces of a distilled spirit like tequila, vodka, or whiskey, or 8-12 ounces of beer - does not improve sleep quality. In fact, having a nightcap actually takes away from the amount of restful sleep we experience. Read more about Thoughts on Responsible Alcohol Consumption
I was in darkness, but I took three steps and found myself in paradise. The first step was a good thought, the second, a good word; and the third, a good deed.
