April 20th, 2023
Royce Shook
Coming back to where you started is not the same as never leaving. This statement suggests that returning to a place or situation from the past can be a valuable and meaningful experience, but it also implies that the person or thing that has returned has changed or grown since leaving, and is therefore not […]
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April 19th, 2023
Royce Shook
Society could consider it a problem because a national workforce strategy for the care economy would provide a framework for addressing issues related to the workforce in this sector, such as recruitment and retention, training and professional development, and fair compensation. Without a national strategy, addressing these issues may be left to individual provinces and […]
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April 18th, 2023
Royce Shook
Two-fifths (41 percent) of U.S. women say they expect to retire at age 70 or older or don’t plan to retire at all, according to a survey by the Harris Poll on behalf of the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies. This survey suggests that a significant portion of women in the U.S. expect to work […]
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April 18th, 2023
Royce Shook
The phrase “thoughts become things” suggests that our thoughts have the power to shape our reality and create the experiences we have in life. This idea is based on the concept of the law of attraction, which is a belief that our thoughts and feelings can attract or manifest experiences, people, and material possessions into […]
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April 17th, 2023
Royce Shook
Lifespan refers to the maximum number of years that a species can live. It is a biological measure that is determined by the genetic makeup of the species. While life expectancy and lifespan are related, they are not the same thing. It is possible for a population to have a relatively high life expectancy, but […]
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April 16th, 2023
Royce Shook
Life expectancy has mushroomed around the globe in recent decades, primarily because of advances in medicine, public health, and living conditions. Factors such as improved access to clean water, vaccination programs, and better nutrition have all contributed to this trend. Medical advancements in areas such as cancer treatment and heart disease have also played a […]
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April 15th, 2023
Royce Shook
Listening to the chirps and trills of birds can decrease anxiety and paranoia, according to a new study out of Germany. The study, published on October 13, 2022, tested the effects of traffic noise and birdsong on 295 randomly selected participants, who listened to a few minutes of typical city traffic noise and bird choruses at […]
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April 14th, 2023
Royce Shook
The following is from the Legacy project and I thought it was interesting. Research shows children need 4 to 6 involved, caring adults in their lives to fully develop emotionally and socially. The grandparent/grandchild relationship is second in emotional importance only to the parent/child relationship. Some research shows that 9 out of 10 adult grandchildren […]
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April 13th, 2023
Royce Shook
What goes around, comes around is the old saying. I have been hearing and reading about reinvented capitalism as if it were a new idea. Reinvented capitalism is not a new concept. We have discussed the idea of incorporating social and environmental responsibility into capitalism for decades. In the 1970s, the concept of corporate social […]
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April 12th, 2023
Royce Shook
Fascinating, isn’t it, how there are those who decide upon living in abundance, and the next thing you know, they’re swimming in it? There are those who think about being more creatively fulfilled, and as if by magic, all the right steps, connections, and inspirations present themselves. Being creatively fulfilled can be a rewarding and […]
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