It turns out that the narrator and my two high school friends aren’t the only ones who feel this way. A recent study looking at the effect of random acts of kindness on both the giver and receiver found that many are suspicious of kind gestures. When met with kindness people often wonder, “What do they want from me? What’s his or her agenda?” If you’re one of the countless people in this world who don’t think that being kind is that big of a deal and just like acting that way, the good news is that it doesn’t matter much if the receiver is welcoming or suspicious of your kind gestures....

What could possibly be more in the Christmas spirit than Christmas songs?! We’ve turned some of the most romantic Christmas songs into printable wall art. Just print and frame for a gorgeous {and easy} way to deck the halls with love lyrics. I am head-over-heels in LOVE with these modern designs that Kayley created for us – they’re perfect for ANY home. If you’re loving her work too, then you’ll want to pop on over to her shop, Ollie & Lulu for even more gorgeous designs!...

Who is Dr. Pradeep Gawande? Who is Dr. Pradeep Gawande? Tina had secured India’s number one rank in the UPSC exams and the couple had been married in an intimate ceremony in the UK a few months ago. However, the news of Tina planning to exchange wedding vows once again came months after she formally divorced her former husband Athar Aami Khan. Dr. Pradeep Gawande is a renowned surgeon and writer who has been involved in several high-profile healthcare projects such as creating a safe surgery checklist and conducting a study on how to reduce medical errors....

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Sometimes, all we need is a simple road map to get us started—or restarted, if it’s been some time since we practiced. Here are five essential elements to creating a mindfulness meditation practice in daily life: 1. Prepare Yourself Before even attempting to do any practice, it’s important to understand that your practice is not a performance. Each practice doesn’t need to be evaluated about whether it was a “good” meditation or a “bad” meditation....