Tag: Low

In Praise of “In Praise of a Low Key Summer”

Myteaching contract ended in the middle of June and the next one won’t start until the end of August. For those who are doing the quick math, that gives me 10 weeks. Teachers, eh? Ten weeks to do….what? Trust me when I tell you that twenty years into a teaching career, I have made...

Surah Ad-Duha & Struggling with Low Mood & Depression

Many of us know Surah Ad-Duha off by heart and have probably read its meaning many times as well, which seems quite straightforward. How many of us, though, have actually gone into the reason behind its revelation and derived the lessons and implications this surah has in our lives? This is a great ...

What is Low Vision — and why does it matter?

As a founder with low vision, who also works in the low vision space, I’m confronted with confusion, as well as the lack of public awareness surrounding low vision, on a near-hourly basis. Although this does add a layer of challenge to my work, how can we blame people for misunderstanding a sy...

Republicans Keep Talking About Low Faith in Our Institutions

Everywhere you go, they are carrying on about how “weak our institutions are.” They talk loudly in lines, not as much as they used to, but you can still hear their snide remarks. They are constantly posting about it. Like-minded Trumpists will signal each other with comments like, &ldquo...

How low-mass black holes bend space the most

One of the most mind-bending concepts about the Universe itself is that gravity isn’t due to some unseen, invisible force, but comes about because the matter and energy in the Universe bends and distorts the very fabric of space itself. Matter and energy tell space how to curve; that curved sp...

7 Signals of Low Self-Esteem Through Body Language

Self-assurance, often hailed as the key to success, can unlock opportunities and create a lasting impression. However, if you consistently find yourself fading into the background, your body language might unwittingly disclose a lack of self-esteem. How to Identify Low Self-Esteem in Body Languag...

Treating Low Back Pain — Opioids Aren’t the Solution

Whether it’s from lifting boxes during the big move or sitting in an office chair all day, back pain has been — and continues to be — a reality for too many people. In fact, 25% of adults in the U.S. have reported experiencing low back pain within the previous three months¹. W...