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Day 355

Day 355

  Faking a laugh The mind and body does not distinguish between a genuine laugh and a fake one. The physiological and psychological benefits are the same.  Laughter releases endorphins...

Day 355

  Faking a laugh The mind and body does not distinguish between a genuine laugh and a fake one. The physiological and psychological benefits are the same.  Laughter releases endorphins...

Day 354

Day 354

  The scent of the earth There is a scent—that of the sacred fragrance of the earth after the first rains of the monsoon. Somehow, that scent has been captured...

Day 354

  The scent of the earth There is a scent—that of the sacred fragrance of the earth after the first rains of the monsoon. Somehow, that scent has been captured...

Day 353

Day 353

  Fire Gazing Trataka is the ancient Ayurvedic practice of candle gazing. It is said to increase cognitive performance and focus, improve memory and spatial attention, as well mental health,...

Day 353

  Fire Gazing Trataka is the ancient Ayurvedic practice of candle gazing. It is said to increase cognitive performance and focus, improve memory and spatial attention, as well mental health,...

Day 352

Day 352

1000 Paper Cranes The Japanese art of origami transforms simple paper into beautiful art. The crane is one of the most popular origami forms. There is a senbazaru legend that...

Day 352

1000 Paper Cranes The Japanese art of origami transforms simple paper into beautiful art. The crane is one of the most popular origami forms. There is a senbazaru legend that...

Day 350

Day 350

  Sweet song Humans love listening to birdsong and now studies show that there’s a reason for that. Birdsong soothes the psyche, helping with anxiety, depression, and general wellbeing. “Just...

Day 350

  Sweet song Humans love listening to birdsong and now studies show that there’s a reason for that. Birdsong soothes the psyche, helping with anxiety, depression, and general wellbeing. “Just...

Day 349

Day 349

  One person’s trash… Inspired by Japanese Shinto beliefs that all objects have spirits and those that are thrown out “weep at night inside the trash bin”, Sayaka Ganz began...

Day 349

  One person’s trash… Inspired by Japanese Shinto beliefs that all objects have spirits and those that are thrown out “weep at night inside the trash bin”, Sayaka Ganz began...