Travel
Janice Benggio Janice Benggio

Travel

I once heard “travel is the antidote to prejudice,” and I believe it. What better way to understand diversity and other cultures than to go and see for yourself? But it’s far more than that. Travel can reset your soul, thrill with adventure, or help you relax and unwind.

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Food and Dining
Janice Benggio Janice Benggio

Food and Dining

For some reason, nature compels us to eat and drink multiple times a day to maintain bodily functions. If humans functioned at a higher capacity, we should be able to fuel ourselves differently, but that’s not the case. So, let’s explore how to enjoy the experience, enhance our health, and savor the variety of choices we have.

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Music
Janice Benggio Janice Benggio

Music

Music is both art and science. It has rhythm, form, and structure. It is deliberate sounds created by humans for humans. But even this definition can be stretched. Music is a language that can be appreciated by anyone from any place. It reaches deep into our psyche to unlock feelings, ideas, and creativity.

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Life
Janice Benggio Janice Benggio

Life

Life is a precious gift, from our first to last breath. It’s not always easy, nor it always pleasant. Each year we have is another year to learn, grow, and share what we know. As we live longer, we learn many pearls of wisdom, and sharing could benefit someone and help them avoid some of the pitfalls we’ve already experienced.

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Relationships
Janice Benggio Janice Benggio

Relationships

Having many relationship experiences throughout my lifetime have been invaluable sources of wisdom on the topic. They’ve helped me better understand myself and others. Human interactions, whether romantic, platonic, or otherwise are a natural yet complex human interaction of which we can always improve.

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Pets
Janice Benggio Janice Benggio

Pets

Having a pet can be a great way to provide love and attention to another sentient being and not feel alone. But some people’s lifestyles are not conducive to having a pet, especially if they live alone. There are alternative ways to enjoy pets, even if you don’t have one of your own. Much research has shown that having a pet can provide positive health benefits, and it’s great for the pets, too.

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Money and Finances
Janice Benggio Janice Benggio

Money and Finances

It takes money to survive, but how much do we really need? It’s probably different than how much we want. If you’re living somewhat solo, you need to make sure you can take care of yourself, as there is no one to augment your income except you. And financial independence is one of the most liberating feelings a person can have.

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