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Three Reasons Why You Should Start A Garden

Are you wanting to start a garden but have doubts? This article might help you finally decide. — Gardening is a great activity for outdoor lovers. Gardening not only helps us connect with the planet more intimately, it also brings lots of mental and physical benefits to our life. Moreover, there are plenty of house plants for those who have allergies or no outdoor space for a garden…

Gardening

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Three Reasons Why You Should Start A Garden
Three Reasons Why You Should Start A Garden
Gardening

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Published in ILLUMINATION

·Nov 21, 2022

The True Cost of Self-Sufficiency

The pandemic taught us how fragile we are and reminded us that we need others to survive. — There has been an immense increase in people interested in gardening and not just any gardening but self-sufficient gardening. And it is excellent. However, self-sufficiency in an already individualistic society might not be the answer to our troubles. First, gardening should be fun, but if we focus on self-sufficiency, gardening…

Climate Change

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The True Cost of Self-Sufficiency
The True Cost of Self-Sufficiency
Climate Change

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Published in ILLUMINATION

·Nov 11, 2022

Jicaro: A Sacred Tree To Ancient Maya People

The Jicaro tree can be the solution to many of our turmoils. — According to one legend described in Popol Vuh, Hun Hunahpu, the earthly god was playing ball with his brother. The gods of Xibalba, the underworld felt disturbed. They cunningly invited the brothers to play a game with them, and defeated them through deceit. They then beheaded Hun Hunahpu and suspended…

Climate Change

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Jicaro: A Sacred Tree To Ancient Maya People
Jicaro: A Sacred Tree To Ancient Maya People
Climate Change

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Published in ILLUMINATION

·Sep 5, 2022

Let The Hornworms Live

A tomato plant is not worth more than entire ecosystems — We love butterflies and have even dedicated spaces worldwide to protect them. However, many people can't stand butterflies in their larval stage; there is something about their appearance that we dislike. Moreover, if their host plant is a plant that we eat, we loathe them. …

Gardening

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Let The Hornworms Live
Let The Hornworms Live
Gardening

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Published in ILLUMINATION

·Sep 2, 2022

Why Is “Plant A Tree” The Worst Environmental Advice Ever Told

People who tell you to plant a tree but don’t tell you which tree to plant can lead you to commit crimes against your local ecosystems — About two years ago, I decided to start my garden, and as customary, I shopped for plants I liked based on their looks. I had no idea back then that planting plants without the proper knowledge could lead to disastrous environmental modifications. Even worse, I was unaware of the harm…

Environment

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Why Is “Plant A Tree” The Worst Environmental Advice Ever Told
Why Is “Plant A Tree” The Worst Environmental Advice Ever Told
Environment

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Published in Change Your Mind Change Your Life

·Aug 15, 2022

Three Lessons From My Garden That Changed My Life Forever

In the garden, I discovered my fears but there I also learned how to overcome them. — Do you have any phobias? If you do then you know is not easy to live with them. It is rather awful and they can even be detrimental to you and your family. I had a phobia once—well I still sort of do. But is not as disabling as it…

Gardening

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Three Lessons From My Garden That Changed My Life Forever
Three Lessons From My Garden That Changed My Life Forever
Gardening

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Published in Change Your Mind Change Your Life

·Oct 9, 2021

Stop Expecting Happiness From Love

It's making your life miserable. — Falling in love is an amazing and beautiful experience. However, that magical feeling called love overpowers one's reasoning abilities and sends away all manner of critical thinking. You think that love is all you need to change the world. …

Love

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Stop Expecting Happiness From Love
Stop Expecting Happiness From Love
Love

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Published in ILLUMINATION

·Oct 8, 2021

Stop Grieving For Your Mistakes

Break free from the curse of guilt and shame. — We have all done things we feel ashamed of — things we wish we had never done, and we grieve excessively over them. But as you know, there is nothing to amend when things are done. If you are suffering over a mistake you made, living life like it is…

Guilt

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Stop Grieving For Your Mistakes
Stop Grieving For Your Mistakes
Guilt

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Published in Change Your Mind Change Your Life

·Oct 4, 2021

Love Is Not Selfish

Allow people to move on even if it hurts you. — You are in love with someone who wants to move on. You are in pain, and even the thought of a life without them kills you. I understand — I have been there before, most people have. Still, you are unable to accept the end of the relationship, and I…

Love

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Love Is Not Selfish
Love Is Not Selfish
Love

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Published in Change Your Mind Change Your Life

·Sep 29, 2021

Why You Can’t Get Over a Lost Love

And maybe it is time to move on. — If you find yourself longing for a lost love, you are not alone. Humans have been dealing with this problem for millenniums. This terrible ailment has led people to great misery and unhappiness. …

Love

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Why You Can’t Get Over a Lost Love
Why You Can’t Get Over a Lost Love
Love

3 min read

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Paola Perez

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