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Human Trafficking: Definition, Facts and Statistics

Human Trafficking: Definition, Facts and Statistics

What comes to your mind when you think about human trafficking? You probably think it happens in some developing countries. What if I told you, it is happening in your backyard right here in Durham. I have lived in Durham Region for the last 15 years. 

Life Insurance for Women

Life Insurance for Women

In the 21st century, women are empowered socially and can be found in every profession. Across North America, and the UK more women are enrolled in universities than men

Watching Planes in Ottawa

Watching Planes in Ottawa

Liliane Fawzy is the creator and blogger at My Toronto, My World which is a travel blog dedicated to highlighting Toronto and Ontario in addition to the rest of the world. I wrote about watching planes in Ottawa for her article 24 Best Things to 

Bellwoods Brewery

Bellwoods Brewery

Christophe James Mitchell is one of the top travel bloggers on the planet. He is from Toronto and has visited more than 80 countries. I wrote about Bellwoods Brewery for his article Lovers of Toronto Breweries Rejoice, Here are the Best Breweries in Toronto!

24 astonishing benefits of yoga, meditation and mindfulness

24 astonishing benefits of yoga, meditation and mindfulness

I have been to every state and province of central and northern India. I have met many Yogis and have seen some of them standing for days in a certain position. What is Yoga? What are all the Yoga poses, Hatha Yoga, Bikram Yoga, Hot 

Giving to Charity

Giving to Charity

Charity is to give to others that which belongs to you. Welcome to my series, How to Use Money to Make You Happier. In the introduction section, I gave some stats and mentioned a few reasons for starting this series. I am going to break 

What is prayer?

What is prayer?

Prayer is a form of communication or supplication directed toward a deity, higher power, or divine being. It is a practice that is often associated with religious or spiritual traditions and is found in various forms across different cultures and belief systems. In prayer, individuals 

Feedspot: 90 Best Women Empowerment Blogs and Websites in 2026

Feedspot: 90 Best Women Empowerment Blogs and Websites in 2026

I am pleased to announce that Fourcolumnsofabalancedlife has been ranked at number 55 in the Top 90 Women Empowerment Blogs and Websites for Women. Fourcolumns has been ranked at number 9 in RSS Feeds. I look forward to being part of the best and most 

Self-care

Self-care

Self-care for women involves taking intentional actions to prioritize and maintain their physical, emotional, and mental well-being. It’s important to note that self-care is a personal and individualized concept, and what works for one person may not necessarily work for another. Regular Exercise: Engage in 

Legal Wills

Legal Wills

I have spent most of my working life in the financial services industry. I have seen so many of my clients dying without creating a will. My goal is to empower women. I had written an article on why you need a will. I talk