Penelope is a writer and health enthusiast with a B.Arts in Language Studies. She is a deeply spiritual person, a relationship expert, a nutrition freak, and a skin-care maverick.
These incredible people are proof that you can live without a smartphone or satellite TV and still be happy. Photographer and anthropologist Hamid Sardar-Afkhami has toured the world for over a decade and everywhere he goes, he immerses himself into the culture to better understand the people and make every photo worth the trip. In […]
Grandparents are the most beautiful and loving people in the world. They make amazing mentors and companions for their grandchildren. They love without pressure and their bosoms are among the safest places for a child. Memories flood my heart whenever I think about my grandmother (which is just about every day). She’s millions of miles […]
The little feather-ball even raised one eye raised as if he wanted to say, “Huh?” Nature photography is one of the best forms of visual therapy. Giving people a chance to see things they may not have noticed ordinarily allows them to care about these things and appreciate their existence. Only the most talented minds […]
“More than 60% of children in foster care spend two to five years in the system before being adopted. Almost 20% spend five or more years in foster care before being adopted. Some never get adopted.”– Fact Retriever. [1] Taking an orphaned or abandoned child into your home to be loved, cared for, and given […]
We all need somebody to lean on… Millions of people are scrolling through Craigslist this holiday season. Everyone’s searching for extra jobs, cheap deals on houses, cars, and just about anything you can think of. Well, just about. How quickly do you think you would tear up when you see an ad titled: Anybody need […]
You may be aware of it already, but in case you aren’t; your elder sister is the greatest woman you’re going to have in your life! Sure, you’ve had your ups and downs but when push comes to shove she is always the one who has your back! The relationships we have with our siblings […]
One of the costliest mistakes we often make in relationships is trying to get the other person to behave in a certain way that suits our fantasies. You pay dearly for this in the long haul. The new person you’ve created is only a façade, a figment of your imagination that’s come to life and […]
Most people think two-year-olds have it so easy. They are probably at the best time in their lives when they have the attention of everyone, not having to worry about doing or being anything. They just have to wake up, flutter about a bit, and they are already the center of attention. While this is […]
Contrary to what most so-called realists think, you can never be too happy. To some, happiness has become a foreign word and a baseless desire. They are consistently plagued with negative emotions that are inundated by brief periods of elation and moments of bliss. However, true happiness can become a permanent state with the right […]
This article is an opinion piece and is in no way intended to be judgmental to anyone. “In this day and age, the digital age, you can forget about a resume; you are what your social media says about you.”― Germany Kent While it connects us to people and places all around the world, keeps us […]
Twenty-nine-year-old Sean Forest Roberts is an artist and ceramicist who finds joy and meaning in his chosen form of art. Roberts runs Forest Ceramics Company with his partner, Valeri Aleksandrov. His knowledge in chemistry and four years of experience in science labs serve as the foundation for developing incredible ceramic processes and techniques for intricate […]
Once in a while, you come across that person who gets up and walks to an isolated corner when other people are eating — even if they are too. They might be friends and family members you spend a lot of time with. They cannot stand the sound of others chewing and licking their fingers. […]
