Just outside of Tofino, Vancouver Island, B.C. is Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, famous for its rainforest trails and long sandy beaches. This remote location ranks as one of most serene and beautiful hikes ever and was a highlight of our June 2015 Road Trip. The wild rocky coastline on the farthest edge of western Canada […]
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Qi Discovery: Captured Light in Glass
Qi / Chi and glass have much in common, both are amorphous. Glass is a cross between a solid and a liquid, while Qi is an invisible energy, often described as mist rising. Glass is one of humankind’s oldest and most useful materials which can be transformed and reshaped. Qigong has been practiced for over […]
How Smiling Changes Your Brain
A post by Vivian Giang Few people would argue that smiling is bad for you, but new research is showing just how many ways smiling is beneficial to your career and well-being. We know smiling can greatly improve your mood and reduce stress. Even better, your smile doesn’t have to be real, so you can […]
Qi Discovery at the Pinnacles
Ah Wilderness. . peace, quiet and good hiking. Pinnacles National Park promises these and more. Besides visual interest and beauty, the place exudes all the elements of Qi. Born of volcanic fire over 23 million years ago, these rocks are testament to Earth’s changing nature. Water’s signature is evident on cliff tops, gorges and streams; […]
Trees of Mystery
I love traveling and visiting museums of all kinds: art, science, natural history and ones with specific content, like the Steiff Teddy Bear Museum in Vienna. Their collections hold timeless treasures and are testaments of nature’s as well as human creations. My soul resonates with a clear quartz crystal as well as with a […]