If you’re a highly perceptive person, you may also be highly sensitive. “Highly sensitive person” (HSP) is a term coined by psychologists Elaine Aron and Arthur Aron in the mid-1990s. It’s a type of neurodivergence, but it’s not used as an official diagnosis. It’s not a mental disorder, rather it’s an idea of a certain...
The dream job does not exist… except for the role of a professional cat cuddler. the Just Cats Veterinary Clinic in Dublin, Ireland, announced they were hiring a cat cuddler. In doing so, the feline-centric practice changed the entire meaning of “doing what you love.” Although the position has been filled, many opportunities exist for...
Nature is full of bright and cheery colors. There are the deep forest greens to the rosy hues of blossoms to the warm browns of wood, and every shade in between. However, there’s not much variety for those who prefer a gothic or Halloween color palette, right? Actually, there is! You may have seen green...
Feng shui is an ancient Chinese art that aligns one’s living space with their identity and goals. Most people have had the unfortunate experience of being stuck in crowded, poorly designed small spaces. These environments can create feelings of stress, discontent, and discomfort in the home. Research has shown that our living spaces affect how...
About 17 miles away from Mount Rushmore, rests a monument for a Native American hero. Crazy Horse was the leader of Oglala Lakota who fought in many famous battles of the American Indian Wars, including the Battle of the Little Bighorn where he killed General Custer. He fought to defend Oglala land, but eventually, he...
Manipulation, by definition, is a way to get control over a situation or person. It usually uses subtle or underhanded tactics that could leave people feeling “off” without fully understanding why. Many adults tend to use healthy boundaries, communication, and assertiveness to achieve their goals. However, manipulators resort to other methods like aggression or deceit...
You may hear the word “integrity” describing someone, but does that really mean? Even if we can’t define it, we know it when we see it. We tend to trust and like people with integrity because they bring out the best in others. But don’t assume these people were born with natural magnetism and moral...
The love story of Mary and Jake puts Romeo and Juliet to shame. They met in the 1940s and fell in love. But mixed-race couples were not accepted at the time. It was their love versus the world. However, they never gave up. They got married and got to live to see an age where...
Nature is full of vibrant colors. Trees alone boast a wide spectrum of shades, from pink cherry blossoms to deep green pines to yellow maple leaves. However, some trees have white bark — not naturally like birch trees — because of human-done paint jobs. This isn’t a trend to make the trees look cool; after...
