Meditate

It is our ability to see a single thing in various ways that Lily Le Brun celebrates in Looking to Sea: Britain Through the Eyes of its Artists. Over the course of ten chapters dedicated to individual artworks, one for each decade of the past century, she explores our shifting relationship with the shoreline through a carefully considered and enjoy-able mix of biography, art criticism and personal reflection. Up first…

When we think of meditation, focus, time, and a quiet place to breathe assume prime importance. But it is easier said than done in our hectic lives. That’s what Avantari Technologies is hoping to change with its Dhyana Ring 2, a product designed to make meditation available at one’s fingertips and literally. The new version of the ring can track the quality of a meditation session and also alert users…

The Sunday next before Advent is the last Sunday of the liturgical year, which has been celebrated as the Feast of Christ the King. “Children of Promise” are neither “promised children”, nor “children that have God’s promise,” but those who are children, not by mere fleshly descent, as was Ishmael, but by promise, as was Isaac: children of the Jerusalem above, belonging to it by virtue of God’s promise, even…

The Gettysburg Address is the most well-known political speech ever written in the English language. This means almost everyone has heard it at least once, but it also means the speech is like a popular song that’s so overplayed it becomes background noise. We can start rescuing the Gettysburg Address from the consequences of its ubiquity by considering its original context. Lincoln delivered his two-minute opus on Nov. 19, 1863,…

HOUSTON, Nov. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Data Bridge Market Research completed a qualitative study titled “Hereditary Cancer Testing Market” with 100+ market data tables, pie charts, graphs, and figures spread across Pages and an easy-to-grasp full analysis. The most up-to-date technology was used in conjunction with expert industry knowledge and practical, effective, and innovative solutions to develop this Hereditary Cancer Testing report. Market penetration-increasing tactics such as new product releases,…

The text comes in: “Hey you’re coming to the holiday party on Friday, right!?” Cue the urge to turn your phone off and literally dive into your drawer of stress relief essential oils. No, you’re not a Grinch; you’re just already booked and in over your head with the 10 other commitments you have going on later this week. Enter: the wave of guilt for just wanting to rest instead…

Increasing work demands and workplace stress levels can take a toll on your mental health. Employees may be unable to perform to their full potential and realise their life goals if they are experiencing such negative effects on their bodies and brains. Practising meditation at the workplace has many proven benefits like reduced stress and improved focus. Increased creativity, productivity and improved relationships with colleagues are some of the great…

The beginning years are most crucial for a child’s mental development and it is the parents’ duty to ensure that they lay a strong and healthy foundation for them. But how can they do that? We have found that meditation not only provides peace to the stressful lives of adults, but it could also be a huge help for our kids. This Children’s Day, let’s take a step towards improving…

Being outdoors has scores of benefits for our physical and mental health, both for adults and children. One of the capital’s most-loved green spaces, Umm Al Emarat Park — which turns 40 this year — is celebrating the winter months with a flurry of activity, from family-friendly events to fitness-focused sessions. The Park Market, which launched last Friday, is ongoing until March 18, from 4pm to 11pm, and promises a…

Cannabis and the veteran community getty The medical cannabis community in Northern California has a long history of supporting veterans with cannabis medicine, inspiring other communities across the nation to do the same. In the 1990s I remember going to Dennis Peron’s Cannabis Buyers Club in San Francisco and meeting vets who were finding relief with cannabis and community. When I helped the Berkeley Patients Group with a documentary video…