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The Pursuit of Wealth and Prestige

Today, it's become somewhat normal to continually pursue things that we think will help us feel better.

More money, splashy vacations, a trophy spouse, trophy kids - you name it, the vast majority of us humans chase after these things that the monkey brain tells us will bring security, recognition, and happiness that supposedly comes with.

Ironically, the more we chase after things that we feel will make us happier, if we truthfully look deep within, we know that we aren't any happier or fulfilled. Read more

 

Japanese-Style Sandwiches

The Making of Japanese Green Tea

How Electric Cars Work

Suggestions for a Home Gym

NowLight: Create instant light and power with the pull of a cord.

For more information about the development of NowLight, please visit:

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/nowlight-the-next-generation-gravityl... Read more

 

A Look at Cohousing Communities

Making Onigiri With Niki and Carol @ N/Naka

In Korean cuisine, we call these balls of flavoured rice "Joo Mohk Bap," which translates to Fist Rice, as each ball of rice is about the size of a small fist. Read more

 

6 Ways to Shift Momentum For The Better

Last week, I was asked by a fellow living in Washington state for a few simple ways to improve his health and outlook. He shared that depression has been a part of his life since his late teenage years, and now in his mid-30s, he has been struggling to find reasons to go on.

My suggestions were as follows:

1. Begin each day in a quiet place, reflecting out loud or on paper on anything that you are truly grateful for. If it's a person you know or spent time with in the past, express your gratitude to that person and send them your best wishes. Read more

 

Yesterday Cover By Himesh Patel, Live at Abbey Road Studios

Lyrics:

Yesterday all my troubles seemed so far away.
Now it looks as though they're here to stay.
Oh, I believe in yesterday.

Suddenly, I'm not half the man I used to be.
There's a shadow hanging over me.
Oh, yesterday came suddenly. Read more

 

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