Few subjects invite as much quiet contemplation as what happens after d3ath and how the body should be honored at the end of life. As cremation becomes increasingly common for cultural and practical reasons, many people of faith pause to ask deeper questions: Does this choice hold spiritual significance? Does it conflict with belief? The … Read more
Skin tags, medically known as acrochordons or soft fibromas, are small skin growths that usually appear in areas of the body where there are folds, such as the neck, armpits, eyelids, groin, and under the breasts. Although they are harmless and generally painless, they can be bothersome or unsightly for some people. If you’re wondering … Read more
What do some spiritual traditions believe about what happens when you visit the grave of a loved one? When someone we love leaves this world, we lose not only their physical presence, but also a silent question that accompanies us day and night. Can you still hear me? Does he/she know that I remember him/her? … Read more
Two days before Christmas, I ignored every warning about strangers and took in a shivering mother and her baby. I believed I was only offering them a warm place for the night—never imagining it would change all of our lives. Two days before Christmas, I opened my home to a mother and her baby. On … Read more
A final kiss is a powerful goodbye—but could it be risky? Dr. Viktor Ivanovik, a Moldovan doctor with 300,000 TikTok followers, went viral after warning against kissing deceased loved ones. He explained that even after death, harmful bacteria may linger, especially if the person died from an infection. In rare cases, these germs could be … Read more
Funerals are moments of deep respect, reflection, and farewell. When attending the funeral of a loved one, the way you dress carries meaning beyond appearance, it communicates honor, compassion, and cultural sensitivity. While there is no single universal dress code, certain choices can unintentionally appear careless or even disrespectful. Among the most popular mistakes is … Read more
Sometimes the deepest wounds come not from strangers, but from those we hold dearest. Within the bonds of family, we often let our defenses down. We speak from emotion rather than intention, forgetting that even in the safest spaces, certain boundaries must still be honored. Protecting ourselves within these close relationships isn’t about secrecy, fear, … Read more
Age spots, also known as liver spots or solar lentigines, are flat, brown, gray, or black spots that typically appear on sun-exposed areas of the skin. They are most common in adults over 50, but younger people can also get them if they spend a lot of time in the sun. Age spots are caused … Read more
In a world where skincare routines are becoming increasingly complex and expensive, it can be refreshing to find simple, effective solutions passed down through generations. One such solution is a quick, easy hack for tightening sagging skin that my nana taught me. This age-old trick, which requires no fancy gadgets or expensive creams, is a … Read more
There is a quiet suffering many mothers carry for years. It leaves no visible scars and draws little attention, yet it is deeply heavy. It is the pain of realizing that everything they have given—time, strength, sacrifice, and unconditional love—seems unseen by the person for whom it mattered most: their child. This emotional distance is … Read more
