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106-Year-Old Tattoo Artist in the Philippines Makes Local Artistry a Global Sensation
Apo Whang-Od has gained legendary status over the last few years, at 106 years old, she is one of the last practitioners of the Fillipino mambabatok artistry. Her fame has revived her art, and there’s more than a thing or two we could learn from her!
Generations of Love Sewn into the Quilts of Gee’s Bend
In a tiny community tucked in a bend in the Alabama River, quilters are carrying on a tradition over a century old. In the past few decades, their quilts have moved from bedroom cupboards to the walls of museums across America! Here’s their beautiful story.
Best Friend or Bully? The Power of Positive Self-Talk
Talking to yourself. Is it a sign of intelligence? Does it make you appear insane? Maybe a little of both. We’re breaking down fact from fiction about the different types of self-talk, and uncovering why the words we say to ourselves hold such immense power around our personal happiness.
When You Give Feedback, What’s Your Kindness-to-Criticism Ratio?
When you reach out to give feedback to anyone, be it in your work, your personal life, to a person whose content you enjoy, what is your kindness to criticism ratio? Before you provide feedback to someone in your life, here are a few things to consider.
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Explore the “Uncanny Valley” Through the World of Special Effects!
Did you know there is a fascinating reason why some special effects leave people cold (even queazy) and others transform our reality? This is the result of an effect called “the uncanny valley”. Here is the fun and wonder in all that!
How to Bridge Generational Divides
This piece was originally published as a part of the Goodness Exchange’s Friday Newsletter. Click here to subscribe! Did you know that this is the first time in modern history when four different generations are coming to the workplace together? People from age 16 to 86 are working as colleagues and teammates these days, having…
More Connection, Less Stuff. Why We Love the Buy-Nothing Movement!
Have you heard of the “Buy-Nothing Movement”? Find out why it just might be the thing that lights you up this holiday season!
A Guide to Finding Hidden Joy in Everyday Moments
Discover a simple, powerful practice to uncover hidden moments of joy in life—no belief required, just an open mind to life’s small wonders.
“I SPY”: The Books that Still Catch Our Eye!
Have you ever been captivated by the magic of an “I SPY” book? Let us introduce you to Walter Wick, the photographer behind these imaginative works of art!
The Power of Small Self-Care Habits: Ask What Could I Do Instead?
What if a few tiny self-care habits could transform your daily chaos into calm? Uncover the surprising advice that just might make it possible.
A Tale of Two Artists: The Beauty of Merging Artforms
What happens when you take a graffiti artist and a painter and give them one day to create a mural together? (Spoiler: it’s definitely some sort of magic!)
The Lazy Susans—Rocking Moms Set The Stage For Trying New Things
Meet the Lazy Susans—a band of working Moms who are inspiring us to go ahead and try that thing we’ve always wanted to do.
How to Make Meditation Work for You
Does meditation feel like an impossible chore? Here’s how to reframe your way of thinking about your practice, and make meditation work for you.
Tea Time! How History’s Favorite Beverage Has Shaped Our World
Did you know you probably have some fascinating connection to tea? This beverage has reshaped history and cultures around the world and led to many aspects of our lives today. So what does that say about some of the universals of human nature and our shared humanity?
Knowing When to Quit, the Key to Success?
While grit is often hailed as the key to success, knowing when to quit may be just as crucial in reaching your goals.
Why is the News so Negative?
You hear the complaint all the time, “Why is the news so negative?”. The answer may have more to do with us than the actual state of the world.