​It was in the 1600s That a Swiss medical student coined the word (nostalgia) while serving in European wars due to the emotional pain of longing to return home, we call it home sickness. Incidentally, (Nostos) translates to (return), and (algos) carries the meaning of (pain).)  Because these emotions triggered anxiety and even physical sickness due to being away from familiarity. We as Humans have a fundamental need to belong, and because nostalgia is centric to past personal events relating to people and things  we care for, this tends to evoke a nostalgic sense of belonging.

​The story goes that the hunter was boasting that he cut off the lion's tail much to the amazement of many. He was asked "how were you able to do that without getting hurt?" The hunter replied, "The lion was already dead!" This story is hardly an example of courage, so how would you define courage? Do you find certain days feeling like you must face something tantamount to a lion?

With your permission, in this article we will dive into the true meaning of what it takes to be courageous in today's world.

​If you were to plant a sapling, a young tree, where            is the optimum location for it to thrive and flourish? Dendrology, the study of trees, tells us that the sapling grows better when it is planted in among older trees. The root of the sapling can follow the pathways created by well-established trees and embed themselves to a greater extent. In fact, with time, the roots of many trees naturally graft themselves to one another, creating a complex foundation  of mutual dependency hidden oblivious to us under the ground. The result is that stronger and firmly established trees share their resources with weaker ones such as a sapling for an overall healthier forest. And this aptly illustrates what "legacy" means of which I will share with you from an experiential and observational perspective.

​Have you ever met someone that by all indications got up on the wrong side of the bed? And the bed is against the wall? Obviously, their morning start did not begin so well, so, what can we do to change that?

Apart from sounding great singing in the shower, did you know your morning showering will also help you resolve an ongoing gnawing problem that you grappled with all night? Other than just lathering up, there is much more going on during this routine, and many times there is an Ah-Ha moment! Consequently, showering gives you a boost of fresh energy of self-motivation, making you feel as fresh as a daisy. What a wonderful way to start the day! And this is what I would like to discuss in this article, the principle of self-motivation to start your day positively.

​Did you know Waymo One is the public's first fully autonomous vehicle service? Currently operating in urban areas of Phoenix Az., San Francisco, and is ramping up their service in Los Angeles and in the capital of Texas. And the company is looking forward to coming to your city soon. A futuristic autonomous car that wakes up and greets you by name is not so incredulous anymore.

​What if your Subway footlong sandwich turns out to be only 11 inches, an inch too short, a teenager argued, did he have a court case? Did these litigants have a valid  argument concerning the energy drink "Red Bull gives you wings?"  They claimed it did not give them wings, even figuratively speaking, they did not feel energized whatsoever, did they have a justifiable case? A husband sues his wife over having an ugly baby, did he have a solid argument in the courtroom? Are these frivolous lawsuits? Stay tuned!

​Did you know the great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited park in North America? There are an estimated thirteen million visitors per year followed by The Grand Canyon National Park. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park straddles the border state lines of North Carolina and the state of Tennessee,  with an awe-inspiring sprawling landscape of luxuriant verdant forests and copious of wildflowers that delightfully bloom throughout the year. The mesmerizing waterfalls, the rivers and  Streams that appear along hiking trails that include a bit of the popular Appalachian Trail is something to behold. And let us not forget the  observation tower tops Clingmans Dome, the highest summit, offering breath taking views of the mist-covered Smoky Mountains region.

​In most family circles, there seems to always be a character who has a strong philosophy of "if you want anything done right, you have to do it yourself." DIY in this context, carries the meaning of performing any task such as general home repairs, woodworking, small or major home remodeling projects with the perspective that no one can do it satisfactorily but you. Does this define your sentiments? But much more than philosophy is required because it also includes having the skillset, the time, and the appropriate tools for it to be done correctly.

​Do you love the idiom, the phrase "variety is the spice of life like I do?" Literally and figuratively spice, adds diversity, variety, or excitement to our everyday culinary life and otherwise.

When we speak in terms of herbs, they come from the leafy part of the plant, while spices derive from the roots structure of the same plant, the outer part of the plant or the bark, and from plant seeds. Without getting too botanically technical, the term herbs and spices can be used interchangeably since they come from the same plant.

Can we agree that in life pain is bound to happen and is inexorable, however, the level of suffering is up to the individual and is optional? I happen to agree wholeheartedly with this truism whether it is physical, emotional, or psychological pain, there is always something that can be done to lessen or eliminate a hardship or a distressing situation.

In a recent episode, an impressive physician in the field of chronic pain, discussed what can be done to mitigate an acute migraine that many are subject to, therefore, some take medication, also , however, some take home remedies of which my guest personally utilizes because of his intermittent cluster headaches, hence, putting him on top of his game without affecting his mental performance to properly care for his patients.