Not-to-do list
“To attain knowledge, add things every day.To attain wisdom, remove things every day.”– Lao Tzu Lao Tzu’s advice is an age-old truism. Antoine de …
Well-being
Getting ahead
Most people are trying to get ahead, but ahead of what? It is common to think that getting ahead has to do with increasing …
Affordable housing
Affordable housing is established on two main costs, namely the cost of the land and the cost of the build. The cost of land …
The two keys to business sustainability
Sustainability and well-being have a lot to do with what people consume. What people consume has a lot to do with what businesses produce. …
The Benefits of Dancing
There are many, varied benefits of dancing. Dancing is a great way to keep your body and mind healthy. Studies show that dancing can …
Survive mindset or Thrive mindset
In a letter to Rachel Carson, Thomas Merton discussed one of the fundamental ills of modern society, namely heedless technological progress. Merton’s argument makes …
The Benefits of Sustainability
There are many diverse benefits of sustainability. Sustainability maintains the health and biocapacity of the environment. Sustainability supports the well-being of individuals and communities. …
The cardinal virtues of sustainability
In The Republic Plato described the four key virtues of a good person: prudence, temperance, justice, and fortitude. It is not surprising that these …
The importance of self-care
Written by Shannon Dowdall, Student, AUT We live in such a fast-paced society, where we are often so caught up in our work, families, …