The Future of Money
The landscape of money is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by technological advancements and evolving consumer preferences. As we move further into the 21st century, concepts such as tokenization, stablecoins, cross-border payments using cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, decentralized finance (DeFi), and the Internet of Value are reshaping how we perceive and utilize money.
2026 The Year of the Fire Horse
The most popular Asian astrology is the Chinese zodiac represented by 12 animals. Its history is a blend of myth and fact, using animal figures formally used during the Han Dynasty (206 BCE–9 CE) up to the present as a 12-year cycle for timekeeping. Connecting the animal signs as the 12 Earthly Branches and the 10 Heavenly Stems which are the 5 elements of wood, fire, earth, metal and water to create 60 unique year names forming the sexagenary cycle (60-year cycle) used in traditional calendars. Reaching the age of 60 is a milestone completing a full life cycle and rebirth, a major celebration in Chinese culture.
Climate Resiliency
Resiliency is a common word we often hear at times of struggle or distressing situations.
It refers to the ability to adapt positively to stressors while upholding well-being in the face of harsh conditions. It is the ability to “bounce back” from difficult experiences and being adaptable or flexible. At the same time, it is about knowing that we’ve got strengths that maybe we never knew we had, until we have to use them. We only learn more about it if we practice it more as well just like many other things in life, then the more resilient we become.
Paris in Autumn: Off the Beaten Track
There is something deliciously exciting about Paris as the City of Lights approaches autumn. The lovely mélange of smells from world-renowned French delicacies wafts through the streets, which, as frequent visitors know, are dotted with welcoming sidewalk cafés. This essay seeks to expand upon the enchanting experience of autumn in Paris, highlighting not only the seasonal culinary delights but also the various places to visit, savoring Paris life in autumn that make this time of year truly special.
Beauty in Ageing:
Beauty is used to describe appealing features that are pleasant to one’s sight, often
referring to facial appearances and the near perfect shape of the human body. Beauty
is easily judged on how pleasing the physical appearance of people can attract the
attention of the public eye easily. The interpretation of beauty for each generation
changes and evolves to different adaptations in their lifetime.
