Halloween and the Day of the Dead are just around the corner. While I never turn down a fun-sized candy bar, I really don’t do much to celebrate either one of these days. Sometimes, I’ll scroll through social media, pausing on images of elaborate costumes. I’m always amazed at the creativity. I’ve never had a…
As the Uganda Buddhist Centre (UBC) marks its 20th anniversary this year, a group of Buddhist teachers and supporters has organized to help the center secure a piece of land they say could determine its future — and protect a fragile ecosystem on the shores of Lake Victoria. As a monk, Bhante Buddharakkhita, UBC’s founder…
Let’s begin with an ode to our senses. At times (and when able), we can smell, taste, see, touch, and hear our way toward tranquility. A glimpse at an image, a whiff of essential oil, or a moment in a sound bath can relieve stress and transport us to a place of ease. The takeaway? When we treat our…
Some internet users are sending encouraging words to Lil Durk following a recent post shared on his social media. RELATED: Hol’ Up! Lil Durk Throws Social Media Into A FRENZY After Sharing THIS About His Relationship Status (LISTEN) More On The Recent Post Shared On Lil Durk’s Social Media On Tuesday, January 6, a post was…
Your September 2026 horoscope begins with Virgo season in-progress, the meticulous time that bridges us from summer into fall. Here’s all you need to know about the astrology of the month, plus guidance for your sign. September 2026 Monthly Overview Jump to SEPTEMBER 2026 HOROSCOPES SEPTEMBER ASTROLOGY CALENDAR September 2026 Horoscope Astrology The divine is…
Ashanti is fully in her mommy era and soaking up every minute with baby KK. The singer recently took over timelines after sharing sweet moments with her son Kareem Kenkaide Haynes, and fans are eating up every photo and video. RELATED: It’s The Haynes! New Video Has Social Media Saying Nelly “Hasn’t Stopped Smiling” Since…
We possess technology that would have been unimaginable to people living 100 years ago, we have access to more entertainment than any other generation in human history, and we have been enjoying an artificially-inflated standard of living that has been fueled by an unprecedented debt binge for decades. So why are so many of us…
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Welcome to our Best of 2025 spotlight on the environment, which we all know is one of the most dynamic and urgent spaces for innovation and impact. This year brought some truly awe-inspiring breakthroughs in sustainability, conservation, and climate resilience. These stories remind us that when creativity and science…
People are furious, and the projects are real. The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was drained and coated in “American flag blue,” only to bloom with algae and shed pieces of its new liner shortly after reopening. The Arts of War and Arts of Peace equestrian statues near the Lincoln Memorial are being regilded in thick…
Aquarius is the great dreamer and visionary of the zodiac. They have a unique perspective on life because they stand out from the crowd. The water-bearer also carries with them a bundle of complementary traits that makes them complete within themselves: They are individualistic without being antisocial. Intelligent without being cocky. Kind without being syrupy….
