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For more than three decades, Tibetan Buddhist nun Pema Chodron has been teaching how the principles of Buddhism are universal. In particular, she’s taught that regardless of our spiritual beliefs, we are all seeking two things: enlightenment and an end to our suffering. Watch as Pema demonstrates a practice called compassionate abiding we can all use to let go of negativity and grow…

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The distinction between face coverings designed to protect the wearer, and those that may protect other people, has been central to the recent debate about face masks: Does Your Face Mask Protect You or Other People?

How rest helps our brain process during quarantine: The Importance of Sleep During Covid-19

White-throated sparrows made a change to their familiar call that quickly spread across Canada: Sparrow Song Undergoes Key Change

An adolescent-assisted list of alternate conversation starters: 100 Questions to Ask Your Teen Other Than “How Was School?”

“Tone your wants and tastes low down enough, and make much of negatives, and of mere daylight and the skies.” Walt Whitman on What Makes Life Worth Living

How to give an effective and meaningful apology: Why Apology Is So Difficult for Some People

If you have a serious need to memorize, you must make notes: The Value of Taking Notes