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 […]

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 […]

 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

 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 […]

In BC we have to pay $300 for a vaccine against Shingles. In other jurisdictions in Canada, seniors get the vaccine for free yet the government brags about how it supports seniors.  My wife suffered from Shingles and I have had friends who have had it as well. It can be a very serious disease. […]

 “She ain’t pretty. She just looks that way,” are the song lyrics from an old song from 1990 written and performed by the Northern Pikes, which I heard on the radio the other day.  The song suggests that the girl the writer falls in love with is beautiful on the outside, but she is not […]

I am not religious, and neither is my wife. We raised our children to be skeptical of religious beliefs and question religious dogma and make up their own minds and not rely on ancient texts to guide them. And speaking of ancient texts, did you know there are over 4,000 recognized religions in the world? […]