Tag: Brain
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Nurture your StarDust
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Read more: Nurture your StarDustIn Esperia, the Espers had perfectly grasped the importance of nurturing their StarDust—not only for their own good, but for the world they lived in and the other species around them. Shala reminded them that they needed to appreciate the time they had to do things, as the hours in a day were limited. Atma…
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Virtuous Circle
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Read more: Virtuous CircleWhen writing One Daily Tale, the 7 Shapes were also tracing the path for any Esper of Esperia to develop themselves by following a Virtuous Circle. Working on their StarDust meant doing what was right for the planet and for others, and studying the principles of One Daily Tale meant enhancing their StarDust! By building…
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Paper books over screens
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Read more: Paper books over screensThe reality is that screens have taken over the world—smartphones, tablets, computers—all within just a few decades. We also now understand that, physiologically speaking, it is recommended for young children to avoid screens as much as possible and instead use paper books. It is better for their brain development. And when we consider that our…
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Critical Thinking
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Read more: Critical ThinkingIn Esperia, there was an extremely valuable skill that was slowly being developed by all the Espers: critical thinking. Because they were raised with the 7 Shapes in mind, they built up their own unique StarDust, which was in fact the physical materialization of their critical thinking! They understood that living in the present moment…
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Children
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Read more: ChildrenIf the debate between nature and nurture has endured through the ages, looking at it from the perspective of brain development makes it clear that nurture plays a significant role in shaping who a person becomes as an adult. Even in the womb, before the cognitive parts of the brain have fully developed, the emotional…
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The Brain
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Read more: The BrainCha Cha thought that, theoretically, on Earth, even though the Seven Shapes are unknown to everyone, the human brain might be what a potential StarDust looks like! Feeding and exercising our body indirectly powers our brain, and the better the source of energy—what we eat—the better our brain functions. Learning, of course, but also interacting…
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Frustration is Good!?
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Read more: Frustration is Good!?Ever wonder why it feels so frustrating when you’re trying to learn new things? You feel like you’re not making progress, or you’re already forgetting what you just learned? This is exactly what learning looks like! Without this kind of friction when we do new things, our brain would have no reason to change, adapt,…
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The StarDust
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Read more: The StarDustCha Cha was also deeply thinking about One Daily Tale, and about the StarDust. The Espers of Esperia had all developed their own StarDust—a bright, shiny, warm veil that reflected rainbow colors. The StarDust allowed the Espers to trust one another, placing fear under the guidance of their awareness and wisdom, and enabling them to…
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One Daily Tale
Read more: One Daily TaleFor every child — and every heart — who dreams of a brighter tomorrow. Once upon a time, in a quiet village where the clouds danced like soft whispers in the sky, there lived a shy and gentle girl named Guruko. Every morning, while the world was still wrapped in early light, Guruko would sit…
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The Spark Inside You
Read more: The Spark Inside YouIn a little town where the stars shone brightly, lived a curious boy named Simba. He loved asking questions. But the one that puzzled him most was: “What makes me… me?” One evening, as he lay in bed, his mind buzzing with thoughts, a tiny glow appeared beside him. It was shaped like a spark,…