Everything Should be Your Teacher

Everything Should be Your Teacher

“Study how water flows in a valley stream, smoothly and freely between the rocks. Also learn from holy books and wise people. Everything—even mountains, rivers, plants and trees—should be your teacher.” -Morihei Ueshiba Record your life lessons, thoughts and dreams in...
Sun-kissed Paper – The Miracle of non-tree Lokta Paper

Sun-kissed Paper – The Miracle of non-tree Lokta Paper

Deforestation is a Major Problem “Swaths the size of Panama are lost each and every year.” (Source: National Geographic) It’s estimated that each person in the United States uses 749 pounds (340kg) of paper every year. That’s not limited to...
When was the ballpoint pen created?

When was the ballpoint pen created?

Celebrating the birthday of the creator of the ballpoint pen, we thought it appropriate to give a shoutout to its creator László József Bíró (Born September 29, 1899). It seems like the ballpoint pen has been around forever, but it’s actually much newer than you...
When was the ballpoint pen created?

The Two Different Sides of Lokta Paper

Lokta Paper has two different sides. Literally. One of the sides is smooth, while the other side of the same sheet is more rough and natural looking. It all goes back to the unique way that Lokta Paper is made. What Gives Lokta Paper its Distinctive Two Sides? Lokta...
Go with your Heart

Go with your Heart

“Wherever you go, go with all your heart.” -Confucius Take a journey, but remember to bring your heart and mind along. Today’s ever-connected world can leave us actually disconnected from the things that matter most, and can take us away from being present to...