Phytoncides, the aromatic organic compounds that #trees emit—a.k.a. the stuff that makes a #forest smell so very good—boost our #immune system #health #books #quote #bookquote
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Albums That Sound Like Their Covers
These #albums all sound like their covers and the visual storytelling is a teaser to the incredible music within them, I hope you enjoy my recommendations! #Music #Ambient #Rock #VaporWave #Techno #Electro #Jazz #House #DarkWave
Comforting Thought: The most rebellious art will be the most enduring
We must know that we cannot hide away from communal misery, and that our sole justification, if one exists, is to speak out, as best we can, for those who cannot. And we must do this for everyone who is suffering at this very moment, despite the past or future greatness of the states orContinue reading “Comforting Thought: The most rebellious art will be the most enduring”
10 Interesting Things I Found on the Internet #157
This week, a 4.5 billion year old #meteorite that glows eerily under light, evolution of the world’s alphabets in one cool #infographic, fudgy, chewy #chocolate brownies, honest global brand slogans, different kinds of #futurism and much more #ContentCatnip #InterestingThings
Ancient word of the day: vernation
Today’s ancient word of the day is vernation. This is the genesis of new leaves sprouting during springtime. This is the arrangement of the buds as they erupt forth into the world.
Comforting Thought: Garden Warblers Sing For Their Own Enjoyment
“Many bird species are not melodic combatants but lone dreamers enveloping themselves in a veil of song,” writes Andreas Weber. “Individuals of species like the garden warbler chatter in a special species-specific low-voice melody only when they are alone and undisturbed. They are talking to themselves, delicate and melodious and totally free of utility.” ThirdContinue reading “Comforting Thought: Garden Warblers Sing For Their Own Enjoyment”
Comforting Thought: The most rebellious art will be the most enduring
“Gide said something that I have always agreed with, even though it might be misunderstood: “Art lives from constraint and dies from freedom.” That is true, but we must not draw the conclusion that art should be controlled. Art only lives through the constraints it places upon itself: it dies from any others. On theContinue reading “Comforting Thought: The most rebellious art will be the most enduring”
Comforting Thought: Arriving at mutual understanding
“When an argument starts
your goal should be to arrive
at a mutual understanding
it helps to become aware of the inner tension
that is impacting your reasoning
notice your level of attachment
explain yourself clearly
listen with patience
find the balance between honoring your truth
and reflecting on your partner’s perspective
and remember that success
is both of you feeling heard”
10 Interesting Things I Found on the Internet #156
How to retrain your #brain after #trauma, the coolest surnames in the world, #vegan french toast #recipe, legendary erotica writer Anaïs Nin’s amazing #midcentury home, pimped up cars and loads more #InterestingThings #ContentCatnip #interiors
Book Review: Open When by Dr Julie Smith
Clinical #Psychologist Dr Julie Smith’s #book ‘Open When’ is a practical, warm and personable set of tools to cope with life’s conundrums #mentalhealth #selfhelp #nonfiction
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