For initial movers—those who leave familiar circles to build new ones abroad, friendships become anchors to their identity and past. You can pack your things, but not your people. Instead, they travel with you in voice notes, memes, and old messages you can’t delete!
Midway through 2025, “The 30-Day Wellness Odyssey” has emerged as a cultural reset, a month-long challenge that goes far beyond burpees and salads. It’s a holistic wellness experience designed for individuals who want to feel stronger, think clearly, and stay connected, all in one journey.
Undoubtedly, sun protection is essential to staying healthy year-round, and understanding the facts can help everyone make smarter choices for their skin.
As we celebrate Rakhri, a festival that honors the love, protection, and connection between siblings, it’s the perfect moment to reflect on these special relationships. For those that celebrate, Rakhri is not just about the thread we tie, but about the lasting promise it symbolizes: to always stand by each other, through thick and thin.
How do we differentiate between teaching our kids to be critical thinkers who are resilient in the face of adversity, while still allowing them to hold on to their innocence?
Emily Pleasance, MA, ExAT, nature & forest therapy guide, ecopsychology practitioner, and founder of the Forest Bathing Club Canada, explains that forest bathing is not just about the benefits we can extract from nature, but about cultivating a reciprocal relationship with the land, “Forest bathing emphasizes the gifts we receive from nature.
