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fromBusiness Insider
5 days ago

My partner and I don't want to get married, but sometimes, if we're traveling or there's a health emergency, it's easier to let people assume we are

Living together without marriage, as seen in Sweden's 'sambo' concept, reflects a valid and unique relationship choice.
fromTiny Buddha
1 month ago

How to Coexist with Fear (and Spiders) - Tiny Buddha

Coexistence requires overcoming fear and embracing understanding, not only of others but of ourselves.
#mental-health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago
Mental health

The Culture Clash in Mental Health

Mental health expressions are shaped by cultural, social, and historical contexts.
Disability-adjusted life years can assess the impact of mental health on life quality.
Prioritizing impairment over symptoms leads to more culturally inclusive mental health care.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago
Mental health

How Climate Shapes the Way We Travel

Climate significantly impacts mental health, influencing travel destination choices for improved well-being.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Culture Clash in Mental Health

Mental health expressions are shaped by cultural, social, and historical contexts.
Disability-adjusted life years can assess the impact of mental health on life quality.
Prioritizing impairment over symptoms leads to more culturally inclusive mental health care.
Arts
fromBerlin Art Link
1 month ago

Gala Porras-Kim Exhibition in Pina Magazine | Berlin Art Link

New Zealand's recognition of the Whanganui River as a legal person represents a pivotal shift in legal and cultural perspectives on non-human entities.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

My parents ignored investing their whole lives and have less than $250k for retirement - what's their best financial move now?

Financial ignorance about retirement costs persists among baby boomers, prompting millennials to feel pressure to intervene.
Books
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

What to Read When You're Bored

Boredom persists even in a world full of distractions, often resulting in discomfort but also fostering creativity.
fromMedievalists.net
2 months ago

Medieval Infancy with Julie Singer - Medievalists.net

"In the medieval context, children were often seen as innocent yet insightful beings, capable of expressing truths and moral lessons that adults might overlook or forget."
History
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Learning to Unlearn: How to Rethink What We Think We Know

To truly learn, we must also recognize when previously held beliefs are no longer accurate or incomplete.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Psychology of Greed

Greed takes many forms and often stems from early deprivation and social conditioning.
Cultural perspectives on 'enough' can lead to more balanced lives free from greed.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

We Accepted a $1M 'Advance' from In-Laws-Is Avoiding Debt Always the Best Choice?

Deciding whether or not to accept financial help from family isn't always an easy decision.
Retirement
fromYoga Journal
2 months ago

Is Your Menstrual Cycle Actually Connected to the Moon?

For those who are also into woo-woo, there's a larger purpose, one that's been around for almost as long as females have been experiencing cramps.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Britain needs an alfresco dining revolution to bring life into its cold city centres | Dan Hancox

British attitudes towards outdoor dining are changing as more cities invest in public spaces to enjoy food and socialization outdoors, irrespective of weather.
Artificial intelligence
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

This is what AI ghosts' will be like: Working after our death, advising our grandchildren, or accidentally revealing an affair

AI-powered generative ghosts could transform memorialization practices by creating interactive replicas of deceased loved ones.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Japanese Wisdom for a Good Life

Happiness can be achieved through interpersonal connections and communal support, especially in cultures like Japan that emphasize relational well-being.
Mental health
fromArchDaily
3 months ago

Architectures of Care: Healing Spaces Across Cultures

Healing is a multifaceted process encompassing emotional, spiritual, and environmental dimensions, shaped by cultural values.
fromNature
3 months ago

Wild strawberries on Mars

Passengers express discomfort and longing for Earth while traveling on Mars.
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

What Does the Literature of the Working Class Look Like?

Mundane labor contributes significantly to shaping one's identity, challenging preconceived notions of work as mere drudgery.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 months ago

Sharia London: surge in back-room councils that rule Muslim marriages

The Islamic Sharia Council provides crucial support for women trapped in unrecognized marriages, offering divorce processes that traditional UK law may not address adequately.
UK news
fromBitcoin Magazine
3 months ago

Book's Books: Knut Svanholm, Luke De Wolf, And "Bitcoin: The Inverse Of Clown World"

In Bitcoin: The Inverse of Clown World, Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf give us a journey of introspection and self-improvement, focusing on life with bitcoin.
Cryptocurrency
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Greek and Roman Sculptures Were Perfumed

In ancient times, sculptures were not only painted, but also regularly perfumed, which created a multisensory experience, engaging more than just vision.
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Mathematician Adam Kucharski: Our concepts of what we can prove are shifting'

"In Europe, for example, negative numbers were shunned for a very long time. That's because a lot of our maths was built around ancient Greek geometry."
OMG science
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Slow Simmer vs. Quick Boil Awe

The psychology of awe encompasses both short-term and long-lasting experiences, with implications for personal growth and societal well-being.
fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago

The War Over Daylight Saving Time

Daylight Saving Time sparks both love and hate, as evidenced by diverse opinions and discussions.
A curated reading list is provided to cater to differing views on Daylight Saving Time.
Books
fromwww.startribune.com
5 months ago

Five books we can't wait to read in March

March features intriguing mystery novels with strong female leads, including Cash Blackbear and Vera Wong.
Classic romantic tales are reimagined in new literary works this March.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago

The Carragher & Africa Cup of Nations row explained

Carragher's comments on Afcon sparked debate on Africa's football significance.
The debate underscores a Eurocentric view of football tournaments.
Afcon deserves recognition as a major tournament alongside others.
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
5 months ago

The quest to extend human life is both fascinating and fraught with moral peril

The pursuit of life extension is both intriguing and ethically complex.
Historical perspectives reveal mixed results in life extension efforts and outcomes.
fromScary Mommy
6 months ago

Having A Baby In The Netherlands Changed Everything I Thought About Motherhood

Motherhood and pregnancy experiences can vary greatly based on cultural context, as seen in the Netherlands.
fromIrish Independent
6 months ago

Tom Holland's Irish aunt asked if he needed some money 'because he's an actor'

Acting is viewed as an unreliable career choice by some, reflecting traditional views on professions and stability.
fromBuzzFeed
8 months ago

People Are Sharing "OK Millennial" Sayings And I Suddenly Feel Like I'm 100 Years Old

Generational differences in perspective on technology, communication, and societal changes reveal contrasting values and experiences between Millennials and younger generations.
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