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100‌ ‌simple‌ ‌ways‌ ‌to‌ ‌help‌ ‌save‌ ‌the‌ planet‌

100‌ ‌simple‌ ‌ways‌ ‌to‌ ‌help‌ ‌save‌ ‌the‌ planet‌

Climate Crisis: so much remains to be done, that it can look overwhelming. But, like every big problem we might face, if we just break it into small little problems and everyone helps a bit, what seems impossible to achieve, can turn into a great achievement.  And yes, we really are trashing the planet at an unprecedented rate. The question is: shouldn’t we individually be doing more about the future we want, and talk less about the future we don’t? Professor Erle C. Ellis from the University of Maryland talks about this in The New York Times’ article “Science Alone...

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Moonstone: balance and feminine energy

Moonstone: balance and feminine energy

Moonstone precious stone has enchanted the hearts of many jewelry lovers. Some people wear moonstone because of its beauty, others recognize its loving energy: it’s thought to harvest the energy of the moon. It has been used for thousands of years, and beneath a pearly veil, it hosts a deep meaning. It’s known as a representation of the yin (feminine energy), and as a stone that promotes healing and balance. Let’s dive into the luring glowing sheen of moonstone. The spiritual meaning of moonstone Moonstone crystal has a tangible connection to the magic of the moon.  The moon, in many...

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8 simple habits to become a genuinely happy person

8 simple habits to become a genuinely happy person

Have you ever looked up the word “happiness” in the dictionary?  The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines it as “a state of well-being and contentment”, and “a pleasurable or satisfying experience”.  Happiness simply can’t be defined. It looks different for everyone. We talk about it in the “What if you just want to be happy?” article, exploring the real meaning and achievement of happiness. It’s about meaning, it’s about well-being, and it’s about truly knowing yourself. It’s about your purpose in life. Neuroscientists have taken a great interest in understanding the science of happiness. After all, who doesn’t want to be happy?...

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5 myths about silver jewelry

5 myths about silver jewelry

Silver jewelry has been in vogue for many years. Even though there have been some changing trends regarding precious metals, sterling silver jewelry has thrived due to its easy maintenance, variety of designs, and several other reasons deepened here.  Nevertheless, the importance of researching a product cannot be emphasized enough. You can only learn how to properly take care of your silver jewelry by educating yourself on the material. Given that silver has been around for thousands of years, the amount of information and fixed opinions about this metal is endless. But… is it all true?  Silver can be one...

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