Accept what life offers you and try to drink from every cup. All wines should be tasted; some should only be sipped, but with others, drink the whole bottle. ― Paulo Coelho. While it’s understandable to occasionally drink a full bottle of wine, it’s a good idea to not consume a large amount of alcohol…
In ancient times cats were worshipped as gods; they have not forgotten this. ―Terry Pratchett. Why we love cats? They are beautiful, purring, intelligent pets that love and entertain us every day. Even the biggest cynics can’t resist smiling when a playful cat chases a laser toy or frolics in catnip. We love our cats…
You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy ice cream and that is pretty much the same thing. — Cherry Nguyen. Why we love eating ice cream? Eating ice cream helps lighten up one’s mood. It helps you forget the tough day you have because you enjoy eating it with your favorite choice of flavors…
No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up. ― Regina Brett Why we need show up your self? The reason why we want to prove ourselves when feeling criticised or misunderstood, we are deep down not confident of ourselves. When we rely on others for validating our self-worth, we get easily…
It is easy to love the people far away. It is not always easy to love those close to us. It is easier to give a cup of rice to relieve hunger than to relieve the loneliness and pain of someone unloved in our own home. Bring love into your home for this is where…
I’m just a kid in a candy store, learning and eating up all this different knowledge. — Jerry McNerney. Why we love candy? In many cases, candy reminds adults of a time when they are kids, with just one taste or even smell of a specific treat causing fun memories to rush back into their…
Spice a dish with love and it pleases every palate. ― Plautus. Why you should add spice to food? You want the spices in your food to enhance the dish you are preparing rather than overpowering it. Adding spices to food is a good idea for many reasons. For starters, spices contribute rich flavor to…
Just because no one else can heal or do your inner work for you, doesn’t mean you can, should or need to do it alone. — Lisa Olivera. What is mental health? Mental health, defined by the World Health Organization, is “a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities,…
A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself. — Josh Billings. Why we should have a pet at home? There are many health benefits of owning a pet. They can increase opportunities to exercise, get outside, and socialize. Regular walking or playing with pets can decrease blood…
In photography there is a reality so subtle that it becomes more real than reality. — Alfred Stieglitz. Why we love selfies? We look at a person’s face first! In fact, we pay more attention to a person’s face than anything else about them—both online and off. Not only that, we also appreciate seeing a…
Two of the greatest predictors of success are the ability to say hello and the ability to say goodbye. — Robert J. Braathe. Why we should say hello to some one? By saying hello, good morning and thank you, you are acknowledging another person, providing recognition. In many cultures, this is the equivalent of giving…
I have measured out my life with coffee spoons. ― T.S. Eliot. Why we should drink coffee in early morning? Not only can your daily cup of joe help you feel more energized, burn fat and improve physical performance, it may also lower your risk of several conditions, such as type 2 diabetes, cancer and…
Cooking is like painting or writing a song. Just as there are only so many notes or colors, there are only so many flavors—it’s how you combine them that sets you apart. — Wolfgang Puck. When you prepare your own meals, you have more control over the ingredients. By cooking for yourself, you can ensure that you and your family eat fresh, wholesome meals. This…
So many times, your smile has given you away; it never failed to relay to me how much you love me, my love. — Cherry Nguyen. Why you should smile more? When you put a smile on your face, the movement of the facial muscles releases those naturally-occurring feel-good chemicals, endorphins. The small rush of endorphins trigger positive feelings…
Time is a game played beautifully by children. ― Heraclitus. A big reason why we love video games so much, I feel, is because they are an escape from our sometimes boring and monotonous lives. Another reason I believe we love video games is because they give us a sense of accomplishment. The feeling you get…
You’ve gotta dance like there’s nobody watching, Love like you’ll never be hurt, sing like there’s nobody listening, And live like it’s heaven on earth. ― William W. Purkey. Why we love dancing? Dancing is a step to a healthy lifestyle. It has health benefits from increasing stamina, relieving stress, and body sculpting to name…
If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is thank you, it will be enough. Why you should say thank you to everyone? When you say ‘thank you’, people develop a feeling that they have done something to help you. This gives them inner happiness. Saying ‘thank you’ is the simplest way…
Good friends, good books, and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life. ― Mark Twain. What is friendship? Friendship is a relationship of mutual affection between people. It is a stronger form of interpersonal bond than an association, and has been studied in academic fields such as communication, sociology, social psychology, anthropology, and philosophy.…