Darya Sinusoid, Author at Shortform Books

Expressing Love and Compassion in the Everyday Life

What exactly is meant by “love and compassion”? What are some ways you can cultivate genuine compassion towards all living things? As His Holiness the Dalai Lama aptly said, “Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive.” However, when we get caught up in the everyday ebb and flow of life, acting with compassion is easier said than done. However, you don’t need to be a Buddhist saint to approach life from a place of love and compassion. Here’s how you can make an effort to show compassion in your daily life.

Jason Fung: Shedding Light on the Origins of Cancer

How does cancer start? How do carcinogens in the environment set off the chain of events that eventually leads to cancer? According to Dr. Jason Fung, cancer starts with damage inflicted by some type of carcinogen. Sometimes the body fixes that damage incorrectly, causing slight changes in the genetic material—in other words, mutations. From there, evolutionary pressure drives cellular reproduction. Keep reading to learn about the origins of cancer, according to Dr. Fung.

Putting the Challenge of Carbon Reduction Into Perspective

Is it possible to lower CO2 emissions to a safe level? How long do we have left until climate change is irreversible? Carbon reduction is one of the major challenges of the 21st century. According to Vaclav Smil, the author of Numbers Don’t Lie, the prospects of succeeding at this endeavor are not currently looking bright. Here’s why significantly curbing carbon emissions is nearly impossible, according to Smil.

A Closer Look at the Science of Stress: Is It Bad for You?

Is stress really that bad for you? In what way can stress be a good thing? Most people are led to believe that stress is bad for their health and that they should try to avoid it. Although stress can be harmful, the research supporting this negative view misrepresents stress’s true, nuanced nature. In this article, we’ll discuss the science of stress, when it’s harmful, when it can be beneficial, as well as the different forms stress can take and how these affect you.

Taking Control of Your Life: Advice From Tony Robbins

Do you lack a sense of control over your life? Do you feel torn between different goals, unsure where to channel your energy? According to Tony Robbins, taking control of your life starts with taking control of your mind. In practice, this means aligning all of your thoughts, beliefs, and actions with your goals. In other words, making sure that what you think and what you do are really getting you closer to what you want. Let’s discuss three of Robbins’s tips for how to gain power over your mind by aligning your goals, thoughts, and beliefs.

How Does Cancer Spread to Other Organs in the Body?

How does cancer spread to other parts of the body? Is there a way to prevent cancerous cells from migrating and invading other organs? When cancer spreads to other parts of the body, it’s called “metastatic cancer.” In order to metastasize, cancerous cells must travel to other parts of the body through the bloodstream. According to Dr. Jason Fung, this process happens in cycles because the immune system will mount its defenses to prevent cancerous cells from spreading. Here’s how cancer metastasizes and invades other organs.

Understanding the Environmental Impact of Nitrogen Fertilizers

What role does nitrogen play in crop production? How do nitrogen fertilizers harm the environment? Crops need nitrogen, and the ways farmers supplied nitrogen to crops (e.g. recycling organic materials) are no longer adequate as the global population rises. To provide nitrogen to crops, we synthesize almost 150 million tons of ammonium a year to make fertilizers, a process that’s environmentally harmful. Keep reading to learn about the environmental impact of nitrogen fertilizers.

How Embracing Stress Can Help You Be Happier

Why should you embrace stress? How can embracing stress as an integral part of your life help you live a happier and more fulfilling life? Since early human civilization, ancient philosophers have claimed that stress is a normal part of life. Modern psychological research also shows that the most reported causes of stress are factors beyond your control (e.g. inflation). Furthermore, embracing stress helps you grow and develop as a person. Here’s why you should embrace stress instead of avoiding it like a plague.

Unlimited Power by Tony Robbins (Book Overview)

What is Tony Robbins’s Unlimited Power about? What is the key message to take away from the book? In his book Unlimited Power, Tony Robbins claims that the key to this is ensuring that your actions, beliefs, and goals all work together and complement each other. He believes that doing so will allow you to harness a level of energy and conviction that will enable you to achieve all of your goals in life. Below is a brief overview of Tony Robbins’s Unlimited Power: The New Science Of Personal Achievement.

Future Cancer Treatments: Are We Close to Curing Cancer?

How close are we to curing cancer? What are some promising therapies for treating cancer? We’ve come far in our understanding of cancer, resulting in a number of promising treatments with fewer side effects. In fact, we may be nearing a turning point in the way we treat cancer. Here’s a look at promising future cancer treatments.