After eight hours of balancing stones on the beaches of Lake Superior yesterday, I was exhausted. Then I saw this big white rock, got re-inspired, and created one more piece, the favorite of the day. The precarious pile of pebbles caught my eye immediately. The rocks are all different shapes and sizes, and they are precariously balanced on top of each other. It is a defy … [Read more...] about The Art of Balancing Stones: A Meditative Practice
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What is the Most Disturbing Cultural Practice? Unveiling the Horror of Chinese Foot Binding
Cultural practices often shape societies in profound ways, reflecting historical norms, aesthetics, and social hierarchies. Some practices, however, leave us astounded, questioning the depths of human endurance and societal influence. Among such practices, the haunting tradition of Chinese foot binding stands as a chilling testament to the extremes people have gone to conform … [Read more...] about What is the Most Disturbing Cultural Practice? Unveiling the Horror of Chinese Foot Binding