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Who Made .JPG The Standard For Photography
On Halloween, I walked into my old office at Ventures In Video – a place that feels like home after working for there between 2007 – 2014. It was at Ventures where I learned about media, editing, reporting, photography, videography, and management. We were small but mighty: dusty boxes stacked high, real reels of film, old tape players, cameras everywhere, and lots and lots of cables snaking through the room. It was in that space that I met some of the most inspiring people in…
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Important Things to Know Before Traveling to Indonesia
There are a few important things to know before you fly to Indonesia and start exploring the world’s largest island nation. Indonesia is a vibrant democracy shaped by thousands of islands, hundreds of ethnic groups, and a variety of languages. This rich diversity blends seamlessly with its abundant natural beauty and cultural heritage — all united under one proud nation. Time Zones in Indonesia Because Indonesia stretches across such a vast area, it spans three time zones: The capital city Jakarta is located in the GMT +7 zone, which is 16…
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Yoga Teacher Training in Bali & How to Be In The Moment
The seven weeks I spent in Bali have been a journey into the depths of my soul. The breath, the movement, the stillness – each became a thread in the constitution of my being. Amidst the whispers of the ocean and the sacred energy of the temples, I surrendered to something greater within myself. I got a one-way flight to Singapore this past January. A decision to complete my 300-hour yoga teacher training in Ubud unfolded into an adventure of surrender, self-discovery, and exploration across Bali, the…
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A Farewell To The Iconic Grand Canyon Lodge
I write this with a heavy heart.The North Rim of the Grand Canyon, the quiet, less-traveled sibling to the bustling South Rim, has been ravaged by wildfire. What began as a 120-acre burn on July 10 has rapidly expanded to over 11,000 acres. Now considered a megafire, having burned over 140,000 acres, an iconic chapter of natural and human history is turning to ash. The Grand Canyon Lodge, a place that once stood proudly on the edge of eternity, now faces an uncertain fate. When…
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What Is Qi? The Energy Pathways and the Soul
There’s a subtle pulse beneath the surface of our skin, a network of invisible rivers that carry more than just energy. They carry memory. Emotion. The quiet ache of ancestral longing. The fire of purpose. The courage to continue even when we are afraid. These are the meridians. For many, meridians are merely a concept tucked inside acupuncture charts or whispered through the hands of a Shiatsu therapist. But in “Meridians: Maps of the Soul,“ Austrian Shiatsu expert Mike Mandl invites us to go deeper. Much deeper.…
