Self-help
Aiming for Euphoria: Trying Archery
Artemis, Amazon women warriors, and Robin Hood represent everything I knew about archery. Basically, I knew nothing about the tension of a bow or how to let an arrow fly by rolling the string off the three finger tips holding it in place. I knew nothing about how to take a stance and take aim at a moving target. After trying archery this week, I should probably know more about those things, and I am not going to brag about how well I did because I don’t want to offend archery purists. No, it was not “real” archery. It was virtual archery at BATL Grounds in Niagara Falls . We could also have done knife or ax throwing, but I’ve already tried those two.
By Kate Baggottabout 11 hours ago in Chapters
Do Not Fear Your Inner Hippy: Ecstatic Dancing
My previous attempt at ecstatic dancing was foiled by my disorganization. It was before the pandemic. It was a dreary Sunday afternoon before the pandemic. I’d managed to get to the Odd Fellows’ Hall for the last hour. I could hear DJ BRIZE doing his thing while I took my socks and shoes off, I saw my friends on the dance floor and went in for hugs. And then, the music stopped. I had gotten the time wrong and missed it all. That attempt to try ecstatic dancing does not count.
By Kate Baggott6 days ago in Chapters
Infrared Lights & Yellow Lights of Caution
Is an experience still new if it ends up exactly where you knew it would? This week, I tried infrared light therapy. It’s one of those new technologies that is “backed by science.” Being under the lights is supposed to improve collagen production, improve skin conditions, speed recovery after exercise and a million other claims we’ve all seen on social media ads for treatments and devices.
By Kate Baggott11 days ago in Chapters
self - exposure
it is too easy to lose sight of what matters. I find myself going back and forth in my own mind on why I even chose to land here, on this page - of all places - quietly shouting my innermost thoughts into the very abyss that is this world wide..stage.
By A.I. Reads2 months ago in Chapters
The April Anxiety: How I Stopped Dreaded Tax Seasons from Draining My Business. AI-Generated.
There is a specific kind of quiet panic that sets in for small business owners around early spring. You start the year with grand visions of growth, new client acquisitions, and team strategy meetings. Then, the calendar flips, and suddenly, a mountain of financial paperwork threatens to bury everything you’ve built.
By Mary Petterd3 months ago in Chapters
Bugs in the Agreed 60-Day Roadmap Between the US & Iran
Bugs in the Agreed 60-Day Roadmap Between the US & Iran The recently announced 60-day roadmap between the United States and Iran has been welcomed by many governments as a significant diplomatic breakthrough. After months of military tensions, missile exchanges, economic uncertainty, and fears of a wider regional conflict, the agreement offers a rare opportunity for both sides to step back from confrontation and focus on diplomacy. However, while the roadmap has generated optimism, many experts believe it contains several weaknesses, loopholes, and unresolved issues that could threaten its success.
By Wings of Time 3 months ago in Chapters
Pakistan Warns India: Is Another Conflict on the Horizon?
Pakistan Warns India: Is Another Conflict on the Horizon? Relations between Pakistan and India have once again become the focus of international attention following recent statements by Pakistani officials regarding national security and water resources. While there has been no official declaration of war, growing tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors have raised questions about the future of peace and stability in South Asia.
By Wings of Time 3 months ago in Chapters
The Boring Truth About What Makes a Good Life
We spend much of our lives chasing an invisible finish line. We believe that once we earn enough money, land our dream job, buy a beautiful home, or gain the admiration of others, we'll finally have "a good life." The message is everywhere: happiness is something to achieve, success is something to display, and excitement is something to pursue. But if those things were enough, why do so many successful people still feel empty? Perhaps we've been asking the wrong question all along. The truth is surprisingly ordinary. A good life isn't built on constant happiness or endless achievement. It's built on purpose, healthy relationships, meaningful routines, and the ability to appreciate what often goes unnoticed.
By Shahid Zaman3 months ago in Chapters
