This does not surprise me at all.

“[Just] as flowers bloom, people religion.” - Alan Watts TL;DR: Religious belief in individuals is a consequence of our evolved tendency to detect agency in our environment. Religious behaviour in societies promotes cooperation at large scales and so is evolutionarily beneficial. It’s hard-wired.

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Cork Bark Chinese Elm Bonsai going into autumn #bonsai

I hadn't even heard of South Korea until 5 minutes ago, but given there is a North Korea, I guess it makes sense there is a South! Anyway, I've gotta do a report on what's going on over there tonight, so lemme do a 15-minute Google search and I will be delighted to put myself forwards as an expert ❤️

Morning meditation: Sometimes life feels like a battle doesn’t it? https://wp.me/pFy3u-9mT