Culture & Learning

A Glimpse of Egypt in Japan: 5 Must-See Exhibitions in 2025

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In recent years, the timeless legacy of Ancient Egypt has found a surprising home far from the Nile; within the museums, exhibitions, and imaginations of Japan. As an Egyptian educator working closely with Japanese learners, I’ve been struck by the genuine curiosity many express about our history and culture. Their thoughtful questions and deep engagement inspired me to explore how Egypt is currently being celebrated across Japan; not as a fleeting trend, but as an evolving dialogue between civilizations. What I found was remarkable: a series of immersive, respectful, and beautifully curated exhibitions that bring ancient Egypt to life in …

March Magic: A Fresh Start with Spring and Ramadan
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March Magic: A Fresh Start with Spring and Ramadan

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March has a way of sneaking up on you. One minute you’re wrapped up against winter’s final chill (my fingers are practically icicles as I type this) and the next, there’s a subtle warmth in the breeze, with longer days, blossoming flowers, and birds chirping everywhere. It’s like the world’s taking a deep breath. For me, March has always been a month of festivities; my sister’s birthday, my father’s birthday, and Mother’s Day all align in March. Here’s the thing, though—March wasn’t always just my personal gift-giving season, it used to be a worldwide season for rejoicing too.  Centuries ago, …

Culture & Learning Personal Development

From Egypt to China: 5 Fascinating Winter Celebrations of Ancient Cultures

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Winter has always been a season of contrasts: darkness and light, death and renewal, hardship and hope. Across centuries and cultures, humanity has crafted rituals and celebrations to make sense of this season’s challenges and transformations.

From the banks of the Nile to the peaks of the Andes, ancient civilizations marked winter with festivals full of meaning, offering lessons that still resonate today.

Personal Development

#TheRayChallenge: How The Cure To My Writer’s Block Can Help Improve Your Life

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Sometimes we want to do something or have an idea that is just hanging over our head, but we don’t have enough motivation to get started; sometimes we need that extra push to take the first step.

If there is such a thing that comes to your mind, then why not take this opportunity and use me as your motivating buddy who is telling you come on, let’s do it! We can try and improve our life, just a teeny tiny little bit each day.

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#TheRayChallenge: Stopped Eating For 3 Days & This Is How It Affected My Body (Smoothie Detox)

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Have you ever felt like you’ve been eating your feelings a little too much & just need to slow down for a second? Or you’ve been gradually ruining your otherwise healthy eating habits? Or perhaps you’re tired of eating unhealthy and need to make some diet changes? If you answered “yes” to any of those questions, then a smoothie detox could be a good idea to try out. #TheRayChallenge: Stopped Eating For 3 Days & This Is How It Affected My Body (Smoothie Detox) Why I took on this challenge I have a somewhat healthy eating lifestyle that consists mainly …