In a recent email from Maria Brito, author of the Groove Newsletter, she said,  “Inventing the future is a creative endeavor that often emerges from a combination of knowledge, observation, experience, imagination, and cognitive flexibility.” I am hopeful because I believe that humans learn from each other. We invent and build our future as a collective. Inventing […]

My thanks to my cousin Irene for this and she received it from Karen The telephone rang.  It was a call from his mother. He answered it and his mother told him, “Mr.  Belser died last night.  The funeral is Wednesday.” Memories flashed through his mind like an old newsreel as he sat quietly remembering […]

 The word “self” has its roots in ancient languages and has been used to describe human identity and individuality for centuries. The idea of belonging to a specific group, such as one’s ethnicity, is also not a new concept. So, while humans may have the most complex social structures and cultures, which define our groups, […]

 Are you we/they/them/it/him/her/binary? Questions we did not even think about when I was growing up. Society is changing some would say for the good, others would say for the worse, while most of us don’t understand the issues. I know that younger readers may think that my generations are out of touch with the realities […]

To give beyond reason, to care beyond hope, to love without limit; to reach, stretch, and dream, despite your fears. This is a deep and selfless form of love and compassion. This type of love involves going above and beyond for someone, even when it may be difficult or seem unreasonable. It also involves caring […]

Vision boards can be a powerful tool for setting and achieving goals, as they allow individuals to organize visually their aspirations and focus their intentions. However, if not used correctly, vision boards can also disempower individuals by creating unrealistic expectations and causing feelings of inadequacy if they do not meet goals. It’s important to keep […]

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 […]

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 […]