The following excerpt from “The Gentlemen’s Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness” by Cecil B. Hartley, published by Locke & Bubier in 1875, concludes the chapter, “Hints for Gentlemanly Deportment,” from our previous installment. [FIFTY MORE] HINTS FOR GENTLEMANLY DEPORTMENT [CONTINUED]. Never offer to shake hands with a lady; she will, if she wishes […]
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50 (More) Tips for Cultivating Gentlemanly Manners From an Etiquette Handbook From the 1800s
Cultivating Resistance: Food, Dependency and Dispossession
We are currently seeing an acceleration of the corporate consolidation of the entire global agri-food chain. The high-tech/big data conglomerates, including Amazon, Microsoft, Facebook and Google, have joined traditional agribusiness giants, such as Corteva, Bayer, Cargill and Syngenta, in a quest to impose their model of food and agriculture on the world. The Bill and Melinda […]
Cultivating Depth, Meaning & Deeper Connection For True Intimacy
Next Story Sex is easy, and can provide a form of instant intimacy. But it’s not enough for deeper connection. While good sex alone can’t sustain a soulful relationship, a lack of a sexual connection usually spells ruin. Sexual intimacy pales in comparison to being deeply seen, respected, and held in a relationship—when a like-minded […]
SOUL SEX: Cultivating Depth, Meaning & Deeper Connection For True Intimacy
Next Story Sex is easy, and can provide a form of instant intimacy. But it’s not enough for deeper connection. While good sex alone can’t sustain a soulful relationship, a lack of a sexual connection usually spells ruin. Sexual intimacy pales in comparison to being deeply seen, respected, and held in a relationship—when a like-minded […]
The Science of Karma: Cultivating Positive Change and Emotional Stability from Within
Gravity has a powerful influence not only over inanimate matter but also over biological systems. Plants grow opposite to gravity and animals maintain balance against this ever present force. Balance against gravity is so important, that gait (the degree of side-to-side movement during walking) is a reliable indicator of mental decline in elderly people. But […]
Adolf Hitler on Getting Rid of the Rubbish and Cultivating High Art
By Adolf Hitler It is striking to observe that in 1910 our artistic level was still extraordinarily high. Since that time, alas! our decadence has merely become accentuated. In the field of painting, for example, it’s enough to recall the lamentable daubs that people have tried to foist, in the name of art, on the German people. […]
Aquafaba: 13 Ways To Use The Vegan Egg Replacement That’s Taking The World By Storm
As more people transition toward plant-based diets, demand for vegan alternatives to ‘essential’ ingredients like milk and eggs rises. This increased demand has unleashed the creativity of chefs around the globe, who, much like the great sonneteers of the Renaissance, use the limitations of their craft — in this case vegan ingredients — to let […]
The Incredible Science Of Precognitive Dreaming
The world of dreams is a mystery to all. We dream every night when we go to sleep, though sometimes we remember our dreams and sometimes we do not. It can be a lot of fun to relay your dreams to friends and coworkers the next day, but often their significance is only perceptible to […]
The History & Healing Powers Of Aromatherapy
In today’s world, there are so many avenues presented to us to help us heal — whether it’s physical, mental, or spiritual. And while a trip to a doctor is among one of the first things that comes to mind in terms of understanding your symptoms and then treating them, there’s something incredibly powerful about […]