Rosa Parks sat for what she believed in

Rosa Parks sat for what she believed in

December 1, 1955 was a massive milestone in civil rights history. Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white man. She was arrested and the rest is civil rights history. On December 1, 1955, in Montgomery, Alabama, Parks rejected bus driver James F....
Achieve What You Believe Now

Achieve What You Believe Now

“What we believe can significantly affect what we can achieve.” A global priority for the behavioural sciences is to develop cost-effective, scalable interventions that could improve the academic outcomes of adolescents at a population level, but no such...
It is Better to Give than to Receive

It is Better to Give than to Receive

November 28 is the National Day of Giving. It also known as Giving Tuesday or Global Day of Giving and follows the 3 big shopping days for Christmas: Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday. It is a day to donate to those in need who may not get lots of...
Wherefore Art Thou Shakespeare Wedding

Wherefore Art Thou Shakespeare Wedding

On November 28, 1582, William Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway were married. William was 18 and Anne was 26. A wedding day is a day to show love and gratitude. Here are some gratitude mindfulness exercises. https://at250.org/2022/01/02/gratitude-guided-mindfulness/...
The first legally recognized university in the U.S.

The first legally recognized university in the U.S.

On November 27, 1779, the College of Pennsylvania became the University of Pennsylvania. It was the first legally recognized university in America. It continues to be a respected university to this day. The Morris Aboretum of UPenn is a lovely place to practice...
When you talk you repeat what you already know

When you talk you repeat what you already know

“When you talk, you are repeating what you already know. But if you listen, you may learn something new.” Wise words from a wise man; the Dalai Lama Mindfulness is an important part of the Dalai Lama’s life. Here are some mindfulness exercises for...