You may have seen quokka on social media since people just loved snapping selfies with these happy chappies. Quokka always seem to have a smile that lights up their face and they don’t shy away from humans, which explains why they are called the happiest wild animals on the planet.

Quokka belong to the Macropodidae family of marsupials which include kangaroo and wallaby.  These cute animals are herbivores and mostly nocturnal, living on a few of Australia’s islands, including Bald Island and Rottnest Island. Quokkas can live up to 10 years and their conservation status is listed as vulnerable.

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As Joan MacDonald was continuing with her rather unhealthy lifestyle, her doctor told her she would have to take up even more medication to lead a normal life. That’s when she made a difficult choice. She decided to make a stand for herself and break out of her usual unhealthy lifestyle and exercise.

What started as a fitness challenge ended up featuring in many health magazine covers. Joan MacDonald lost over 50 because of her daughter who helped her with the workout and you can not only see the change in her health but feel it.

Joan MacDonald recollected in …

Elderly people in nursing homes eagerly await visitors, or at least a phone call from their family, but they are often bitterly disappointed. When this old man dies, and his room gets tidied up, the nurses find something that touches their hearts so deeply… it brings them to tears …

Amongst his belongings, the memories of an entire life, they found this poem: What do you see nurses? What do you see? What are you thinking, when you look at me? A cranky old man, not very wise, What are you thinking, when you look at me? A cranky old …

Sheila Woodcock, 87, was from NSW, Australia who lived a pretty private life enjoying acting, travel, pets, chocolate, and horticulture. She died in May 2018 dividing her $14 million worth estate among 15 charities.

She was unmarried and had no kids but she formed several close friendships in her life. She often received letters from various charities, thanking her for one thing or the other. Despite this, no one from her family or friend circle had any idea about how much property she possesses.

Kent Woodcock, a second cousin knew that Sheila was prosperous but even he didn’t have a …

Depression is never easily diagnosed, especially when many choose to suffer in silence.

We make ourselves feel alienated and often, decide there is no help.

If you or someone close to you display any of these habits, please try to reach out to them and let them know, there’s always a way.

1.  Odd sleeping and eating habits

It may seem small, but our eating and sleeping pattern may take a tremendous toll on our physical and mental health. Sleeping and eating too much or even too little may be red flags and should ever be overlooked.

2.  They usually are prone

Having built up jealousy, frustration, and anger may affect the way you see things in your everyday life. However, being positive about life in general can help you let go of the negative emotions you have in your heart. Remember that being positive about the relationships you become a part of or the situations you find yourself in will change the outcome of those things.

Trying to maintain a positive attitude through the ups and downs plays a crucial role in each aspect of life: your relationships, your health, your work, and your social status.

Even though it isn’t always …

Teaching your child to learn how to meditate not only teaches self-control but also has a huge range of health, psychological and spiritual benefits.

Teaching your children to learn meditation will dramatically improve their behaviour. Their mental stability. Their ability to handle their emotions, and it’ll have a huge impact on how they process the world around them.

How to Start Teaching Children Meditation

If you feel that meditation would seriously benefit your children; and help them to control their emotions in the future, and see life more positively, then you’re probably wondering how to start.

Here are several important …

Bismuth is an elemental metal and number 83 on the Periodic Table. It is a brittle metal which is silvery white with a shimmering hue.

Despite often being created in the lab, this awesome rainbow stone is good to help you focus. It’s also an excellent stone for visualization and it helps increase energy levels allowing you to more efficiently deal with overwhelming situations.

Bismuth also helps relieve and resolve feelings of loneliness and helps you adapt with change as it is the stone of transformation.

Bismuth is great for reducing fever, helping to ease degenerative muscle issues and assisting …

Everyone should experience Zen, regardless of religious beliefs. With Zen Buddhism the value of meditation and intuition is focus, rather than ritual worship or study of scriptures.

For those interested in improving their lives by finding peace and happiness in practical ways, the simplicity of the list below belies the life changing benefits it offers.

1. Sleep

A vital part of life. We cannot function without enough sleep.

1. Compassion

For others and very importantly, for yourself. Forgive yourself and find peace within. With compassion you recognise the basic good in all people and will help in understanding the actions of others.…

It is a well-known fact that there are thousands of dogs who are abandoned by their owners. These dogs roam around the streets in dire conditions, desperate to find a home and a place to live. Thankfully, there are shelters set up to take on these dogs and help them find another loving owner. However, it does not always work flawlessly. Rescue dogs are not really at the top of the pet list of a prospective new pet owner who would like to have a purebred new dog from pet shops. The problem that happens is that these dogs either …