Japan’s Ancient Way To Save The Planet

A repair of crack pottery tea cup at Japanese tea room

The concept of mottainai encompasses the idea of respecting resources and not wasting them, along with an inherent recognition of their value. (BBC)

Nature makes children happier, science shows

As my wife, daughters and I hiked through the woods at one of the many state parks near our home, I explained to them how we were doing three things that were simultaneously boosting our happiness at that moment. . . (CNN)