Greed or Please sir, I want MORE

Greed – Excessive desire for getting or having; esp. wealth; desire for more than one needs or deserves; avarice, cupidity. Aparigraha is a Sanskrit word that is often translated as "non-attachment," "non-greed," or "non-possessiveness".  The word is made up of three parts: A: The prefix that negates the word, meaning "non" Graha: Means "to take," "to seize," … Continue reading Greed or Please sir, I want MORE

The Power of Hot Peppers

There are people who readily eat hot peppers. Those who consume them, especially the hotter varieties, derive a definite, euphoric stimulation from the act. The ability to consume the 'hotter' peppers does have a genetic component. The more TRPV1 receptors that one has allows for more 'pain' to be experienced when bound to by capsaicin. … Continue reading The Power of Hot Peppers