A woman is a daughter, sister, and wife but above all, she plays the role of being a Mother. A day would never be enough to let her know how special she is but there’s no harm in celebrating a day where we could all tell our mothers that we owe our life to them. Although we deny listening to her advice most of the time, we know that a mother knows best. From our first word to our first friend, our first teeth to the first fall, our moms have been the most integral part of the journey. A mother would know when her child is in pain and when they are hungry, and there can be no better cure than sleeping in her lap. She is the first teacher of our life and the only one who never punished us for the wrong deeds rather taught us the lesson, good or bad.

I rely on her not only during my needs but during all the turmoil of my life because there’s no better guide than her. A childhood of a person sows seeds such that we turn into adults and our moms play the most important role in shaping it into a beautiful garden. I can never be thankful enough to my mother for every little thing she has done for me but I can be sorry for all those times I haven’t valued her words. There are times where we consider ourselves to be an adult and … Continue Reading ...

“Applicants for wisdom do what I have done: inquire within.” – Heraclitus

– Some think that the best thing they can do to combat the coronavirus is to sit back and wait:

“In theory, never leaving home during the coronavirus pandemic is the most effective means of prevention. It reduces your chance of infection and quickly contains the disease’s spread. A recent study in Science found, for example, that this kind of distancing is even better than widespread travel bans or restrictions.

In addition to the basics-don’t touch your face, and wash your hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds-the bottom line: don’t stress too much. It’s equally important to “keep some sense of sanity,” says Moses Turkle Bility, an assistant professor of infectious diseases and microbiology at the University of Pittsburgh: “Your mental health and well-being affect your immune system.” Do what you can and develop habits you can stick to, but don’t panic if you can’t do everything.” – MIT Technology Review

– And they are right.

– Right. I – however – think otherwise.

– Wait! What?

– You heard me. I think they need to operationally define what is meant by “some sense of sanity.”

– Do what?

– An operational definition of sanity could be how many acts of kindness we do during this crisis. Acts through which they, you and I – many of us – contribute to a collective peace of mind. Acts of courage that would say to this pandemic: … Continue Reading ...

Today, we talk about our robotic world as if it is a given, but it didn’t happen all by itself. There has been a steady, and recently in ever increasing growth in the science of robotics. Mechanized Machinery is nothing new, it’s been going on for as long as mankind started building sophisticated tools. Today, with the advent of the silicon chip, and the future of computing robotics can do much more than they ever could before.

Artificial intelligence has also increase the capabilities, along with extremely sophisticated sensors. Before retirement I was in the car wash business, and the amount of robotics used in such a simple industry like that is intense. And yes, it has obviously revolutionized the sector. Of course when it comes to automobiles everything these days about the manufacturing of cars is robotic. From the assembly line mechanism which moves the car to the robots which put them together.

Yes, this has been good news, and bad news. It has improved the productivity of manufacturing to an unbelievable and completely unattainable point, which would have been impossible without the robotics. It has also caused much angst with labor unions, where robotics are pit against human beings in manufacturing jobs.

There is a very good book which I think you should read, it was written back in the early 1980s, but it goes to show you that are robotic age has been going on quite a while, and the future looks brighter than ever. The name … Continue Reading ...

Find Herbal Medicine Programs in the United States and Canada. While there are several herbal medicine programs from which to choose, each one is as individual as the school that offers these healing arts courses. Ranging between introductory classes given through a holistic workshop or seminar, to more comprehensive studies entailing more than 300 training hours; herbal medicine programs may qualify students to earn professional certification in the field. These (courses) are also a welcome supplement to any established holistic practitioner’s field of expertise and services.

Typical subject matter in herbal medicine programs entails practical training in anatomy and physiology, botanical medicine, identification of plants, herbal medicine formulation, anatomy and physiology, holistic nutrition and diet, herbal pharmacology, aromatherapy, essential oils and supplements, and Bach flower remedies, among other studies.

Additionally, there are unique Chinese herbal medicine programs that are offered through acupuncture and Oriental medicine schools. These certification/diploma courses include much of the aforementioned studies, in addition to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theories and philosophy, Eastern medicine philosophies, Chinese herbal formulation and diagnostics, Chinese teas, and more.

Supplementary education and electives offered through herbal medicine programs may include but are not limited to training in organic gardening, herbal plant cultivation, first aid, and organic foods and preparation, among other related topics.

As a prospective student, it is good to know that while there are many stand-alone herbal medicine programs, individuals have the opportunity to learn about herbal remedies and therapies through a number of alternative medicine schools, including naturopathic colleges, … Continue Reading ...