“The Funeral of Amenhotep III” by Philip Glass — Angikal Gosar, 2nd year doctoral student The greatest worry for the Egyptian pharaohs was not the death of the body, but the death of the soul, which would be forgotten by posterity. In Philip Glass’s opera Akhnaten, the choir of Amon’s priests chants the funeral rite … Read more
Image via Unsplash. The most extreme thing a burnt out person can do may seem like nothing at all. Sitting on a bench without checking your phone and just looking at what’s going on around you can make you feel strangely guilty. You might want to reply to that message or check your email. Perhaps … Read more
Most people try to avoid stress. Wellness advice often says that reducing stress leads to a happier, healthier life. But new research suggests the story may be more complicated. Researchers at the University of California, Irvine and Pennsylvania State University studied people who experienced little stress on a daily basis. The result is … Read more
In today’s fast-paced work culture, where the lines between work and personal life are often blurred by long working hours and being constantly online, taking time off is no longer just a luxury, but is increasingly considered a necessity. But how often should you actually leave to recharge? Recent research has a compelling answer, suggesting … Read more
YI woke up later than planned, so I’m in a hurry to get everything sorted before the school run. Stupidly, you check your phone while waiting for the toaster. Something has happened and your timeline is in scorching chaos in the worst possible situation imaginable. One of your kids leaves his shoes in the wrong … Read more
I found myself stuck in a daily loop of having to make a decision and sitting in complete silence for far too long while trying to make it. From the little things like figuring out what to defrost for dinner to the big things like debating whether or not to tackle a certain topic in … Read more