Yakhchāl 

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As early as 400 BCE, Persians engineered ancient refrigerators called Yakhchāl. They enjoyed ice in the heat of the desert.

Ep 61. Be Not Weary In Well Doing

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I want to share something dear to my heart. Obviously Live a Vibrant Life is a major mission statement. Another one that is tied in importance to me personally is Be Not Weary In Well Doing.

Before You Argue

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Before you argue with someone ask yourself, “Is this person mentally mature enough to grasp the concept of a different perspective?” If not, there is no point to an argument.

Tips For New Runners

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At first, focus “solely” on form.

Keep your hips, spine, & neck aligned.

Minimize up & down movements.

Run in as straight a line as possible.

The quieter you run, the better your form is.

A Baby’s First Laugh

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The Navajo have a tradition of celebrating a baby’s first laugh. After three months babies are closely watched for their first real giggle. The person who elicits the first laugh then throws them a party.

Better Left Unsaid

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I begin to speak only when I’m certain what I’ll say isn’t better left unsaid. ~ Cato

We Don’t Receive Wisdom

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We don’t receive wisdom, we must discover it for ourselves after a journey that no one can take for us or spare us. ~ Marcel Proust