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Aleksandra Kozłowska

Nature’s Melodies Are Disappearing
World + People
Nature

Nature’s Melodies Are Disappearing

Musician Marcin Dymiter discusses his field recordings of the natural world and the importance of getting away from human-made sound.
Aleksandra Kozłowska
The Wizard from the Land of Psychoanalysis
World + People
The Other School

The Wizard from the Land of Psychoanalysis

In his time, Bruno Bettelheim was a leading authority in child psychology, psychoanalysis and autism. Years later, it turned out that his story was far from a fairy tale...
Aleksandra Kozłowska
Kindle the Fire Within
Soul + Body
Breathe In

Kindle the Fire Within

Though it means ‘wild, angry’ energy, and inner fire, the true purpose of tummo is bliss and emptiness.
Aleksandra Kozłowska
Longing for Emptiness
Soul + Body
Good Mood

Longing for Emptiness

In a world of social media and internet scrolling, information is everywhere. How can we turn off and avoid overstimulating our brains?
Aleksandra Kozłowska
The Invincibles
Art + Stories
Experiences

The Invincibles

We can all be inspired by those remarkable few who dedicate their lives to the struggle for equality and social justice.
Aleksandra Kozłowska
Fasting to the Rescue
Soul + Body
Good Food

Fasting to the Rescue

Fasting might sound like a painful idea, but according to a recent MIT study, it can have serious health benefits.
Aleksandra Kozłowska
The Joy of Learning (and Drumming)
Art + Stories
Science, Experiences

The Joy of Learning (and Drumming)

The physicist Richard Feynman was not only a stunning scientific talent. He also embodied those essential intellectual qualities: a curious approach to the world and a love for learning.
Aleksandra Kozłowska
Holy Silence
Soul + Body
Breathe In

Holy Silence

Sometimes, our modern lives become cluttered with too much psychological noise. That’s when it’s nice to step away, perhaps to a convent, for a silent retreat.
Aleksandra Kozłowska
Aloha, Kaʻiulani!
Art + Stories
Experiences

Aloha, Kaʻiulani!

Princess Kaʻiulani was born in 1875 on Hawaii. Over just 23 years, the young royal saw and struggled against the American annexation of her Pacific island home.
Aleksandra Kozłowska