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The Japanese cleaning principle of Kiyomeru will turn the chore of cleaning into a mindful ritual - and now is the perfect time to get started
In fact, Kiyomeru is an ancient ritual rooted in both Shinto and Buddhist beliefs and practices. The idea is that by cleaning ...
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Word of the Week: Emoji. How did smiley faces become a global language?
From smiley faces to 3,782 emojis, these tiny symbols revolutionized communication, bridging emotions and words. Explore ...
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Russia's “Vibe” To Japan's "Inappropriate" — A World Tour Of Words Of The Year
As 2024 comes to an end, the words we’ve chosen reflect a year of division, from “polarization” in the U.S. to “brain rot” in ...
Reiki might help ease pain for cancer patients
The ancient Japanese practice of reiki "energy healing" might help some cancer patients deal with the pain that can come with ...
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Reiki May Help Ease the Pain of Cancer Treatment
The ancient Japanese practice of reiki "energy healing" might help some cancer patients deal with the pain that can co ...
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If you struggle to clean your home, the Japanese cleaning principle of Kiyomeru may be the key
Harmony is an important part of this concept, encouraging people to learn how to live well alongside their possessions and within their surroundings. So when Kiyomeru is applied to cleaning, it also ...
Haruki Murakami and the challenge of translating Japanese’s many words for “I”
New novel The City and its Uncertain Walls gives its two narrators different words for “I” in Japanese – a nuance that is ...