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- Pre-Planning Of Funeral - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Steve HillBy searching funeral homes that is invariable with your faith, you will provide relief for those who are bereaved. You want to ensure the home you select will carry out your desires with dignity, respect and grace. The right organizing will feel pleasure, respect your wishes and help you in ...
Views: 1198 - Preparation for your funeral - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Steve HillIt would not amaze me if your ideas of the funerals of loved one's past, are of a melancholy and sad model. Those funerals are the desire of the people that were preparing those funerals, but it does not have to be that way. There are ways you may prepare the funeral of the life of a loved one; ...
Views: 1066 - Preventing Another Orlando Massacre - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2016 from Janet PfeifferLast week our country was shattered by yet another senseless massacre of innocent people. A gunman opened fire inside Pulse, a crowded gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, early Sunday morning, leaving at least 49 people dead in the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history. Gays have long been ...
Views: 1486 - Psychic Flashes - Dealing with Death - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2011 from Rianne CollignonA Death Psychic Flash is a Vision or feeling that somebody is going to die at a certain date or time or soon. Some people have full Psychic Flashes with details on the particulars, some people just have vague uneasy feelings and others just wake up after the person has passed over. One of the ...
Views: 6801 - Quickbooks Enterprise Support 1-855-649-3480 | Quickbooks Support Number - by Submitted on May 14, 2022 from ashima khanQuickBooks is an accounting software package developed and marketed by Intuit. QuickBooks products are geared mainly toward small and medium-sized businesses and offer on-premises accounting applications as well as cloud-based versions that accept business payments, manage and pay bills, and ...
Views: 716 - R&B Legend joins Cancer Foundation to change minority myths. - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Karen MeyerDANVILLE, CA. – Raising awareness about the danger cancer poses to minorities is the driving force behind a new partnership between Dana Dornsife, founder and president of the Lazarex Cancer Foundation, and legendary R&B artist Lenny Williams. The two have teamed up to urge minorities to take ...
Views: 1221 - Reasons Behind Choosing Natural Burial Grounds - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Steve HillIt is really a great pathetic atmosphere which is being created when someone losses in our family. It is not something that we wait to enjoy the event. The time involved a friend or relative's death is a truly sad one. People are left with the toughness of going through the days and weeks ...
Views: 1615 - Receiving The Gift Of Death - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2008 from Deborah MaragopoulosEddie. He came to me in the fall of 2002, diagnosed with lung cancer. His lawyer, a patient of mine, suggested he consult with me, as a clinical endocrine advisor in a research project using natural progesterone to treat cancer at the Sansum Medical Clinic. Cancer is not my specialty. I ...
Views: 1343 - Rehabilitation Services - How to Make Patients More Comfortable - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from Igor StilerRehabilitation Treatment – an Essential Service Rehabilitation services are provided for the elderly, for patients suffering from functional loss and chronic pain, patients with post trauma/neurological disorders, and those having pain in the neck, shoulder, back, knee, and ankle. ...
Views: 2035 - Reincarnation and karma in the Bible - by Generally speaking, people are unaware that there are definite references in the New Testament that unequivocally imply reincarnation. In fact, many ask why, if the subject of reincarnation is so important from the religious point of view, there is so little mention of it in the Bible.
One ...
Views: 2294 - Ronda Rousey: Why Did Ronda Rousey Want To Kill Herself After She Lost To Holly Holm? - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperOn the Ellen DeGeneres show Ronda Rousey opened up about the experience that she had after losing to Holly Holm. During this interview, she said that she wanted to kill herself after the fight. Along with this, she thought she was nothing and that no would care about her anymore. After I saw ...
Views: 1699 - SANTA BARBARA DISPENSARIES - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2021 from Shahbaz MalikSanta Barbara County has become one of the leading cannabis cultivation regions in California, and visitors have a variety of new cannabis tourism offerings to explore. After the Golden State legalized adult-use cannabis in 2017, local farmers and entrepreneurs took advantage of the ...
Views: 6093 - Saying Goodbye to Farrah and Michael - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe world was saddened by the death of Farrah Fawcett yesterday and shocked by the death of Michael Jackson on the same day. Both celebrities were loved by millions of people around the world. Farrah’s recent documentary about her three-year battle with cancer won critical acclaim, and Michael’s ...
Views: 1007 - Saying Goodbye to Mom - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2004 from Cate CavanaghOn October eleventh, it had been one month since my mom's passing. She was almost ninety-three, a good long age, many would say but, her life (and mine) was one of grief as a result of her serious, severe and long term disability when I was nine. She had suffered a stroke from which she fought ...
Views: 5511 - Self-awareness and the Inner Freedom – the Source of In-depth Living - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2017 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranFraught with problems from many sides, millions of people are living with unhappiness. Books like “10 Steps to Happy Living” help a little but cannot bring about a radical change. Reflective people know that the robust solution lies elsewhere. It is a matter of shedding all the burden that ...
Views: 1524 - Sending Flowers During Funerals - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2008 from Timothy SpencerLosing a friend or a loved one causes a deep, searing pain that is difficult to endure, but sending over flowers can give comfort to those who are mourning. However, one should always remember that grieving relatives and loved ones may have some conservative views on death. Before sending over ...
Views: 1190 - Sending Presents To Heaven - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2007 from Donna WebsterIt had been six months ago today that ten-year-old Emily’s mom had made her way to Heaven. Emily missed her mom each and every day, but what she was most worried about today is how she can find a way to send her birthday gift to her mom in Heaven. She had two weeks to find the perfect gift and ...
Views: 1461 - September 11, 2001 A Day We Will Never Forget - by It's about midnight on September 11, 2001. This morning when I woke up I assumed the day would be filled with the normal stuff of my life - walking my son to school, checking e-mail, coaching, working on the launch of my site. The important things? After 9:00am it all changed, forever. Like ...
Views: 910 - Services Provided By The Funeral Homes - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Steve HillThe funeral services do not differ too much from one funeral service provider to another. But the only thing differ is how they manage the services provided by them. Another important thing also differ is that the money one funeral service provider charges to organize the funeral. These ...
Views: 1151 - Six Months To Live - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Diane Goble“I’m sorry, Martha,” the doctor said sadly, “there is nothing more medical science can offer you. It’s time to go home and call hospice, get your affairs in order and prepare to die.” What goes through someone’s mind when they hear something like that and how does one prepare to die? If it’s ...
Views: 1448 - Solving Social Security - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWatching Bill Maher last week, I was arrested by his suggestion that those who qualify for Social Security and are well-off should not collect their government checks, but should instead let their share continue to nourish the severely undernourished Social Security system. I think it’s a good ...
Views: 1012 - Someone you know and love mentioned suicide, now what?… - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2019 from Marcella GrantHow to help, Next Steps, and Resources Suicide is a global issue. It is not limited to race, gender, age bracket, or location. Suicide, as of now a noteworthy issue, is continuing to rapidly grow: A report distributed by the U.S. Communities for Disease Control and Prevention in 2016 found ...
Views: 1172 - Soul On Fire - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsCNN recently ran a story about the devastating wildfires raging across southern Australia, a natural disaster that may have involved climate change, normal weather patterns, and even arson. 200 people have died so far and the loss of homes and property is stunning. The story included an ...
Views: 950 - Streamline Your Business Processes by Outsourcing Medical Record Review Tasks - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2013 from Steve RyderIf you have qualms about outsourcing, it is time you set aside such apprehensions and considered the positive aspects of having a reliable medical record review company take care of your medical review process. Your practice needs to be fully productive with all the business processes ...
Views: 1942 - Streamlining Our Life through Awareness of the Wider Consciousness - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranOur lives can be enriched by paying attention to the wider consciousness beyond the limited cocoon within which our habitual mind revolves. We get a glimpse of its greatness by looking into the descriptions of Oneness in that pervasive awareness. Consciousness, the basis for our being ...
Views: 1410 - Study identifies symptoms of suicide risk for people with depression - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2015 from Victor MarchioneFor most people, when we feel sad we eat a bit of chocolate, watch a favorite movie or get together with friends and family. Unfortunately, serious depression cannot be cured by taking a vacation or having a laugh. It is something that affects your entire life and can be very difficult to ...
Views: 1325 - Sudden Spouse Death - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Lanky LevyBaby boomers are coming of age. 60 is the magical number, but to a "Boomer", that is really not old, and most can't understand how this age has suddenly made them "old" to society. They are still vibrant, full of life, living and going about their business. But what happens when a spouse ...
Views: 1602 - Suicide is Not an Option - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from David SnapeOn December 12th, 1992, my brother committed suicide. The consequences were devastating to everyone involved. Maybe this story will help someone who is contemplating suicide to decide against it. Suicide is not the solution that some may think it is. Problems and unresolved issues will haunt ...
Views: 1280 - Suicide: In Memory - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2004 from Kay KopitDebra was radiant in her scarlet dress wrapped tautly over her swollen belly. Proudly she gave each guest a tour of the nursery, decorated in yellows and greens with love and care, as she awaited the birth of her first child. I commented to her friend Carol, “What a perfect day for a shower. ...
Views: 2143 - Supporting and Cooperating a loved one with Cancer - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2020 from James SmithCancer kills by causing abnormal cells to grow in the body. Cancer makes body cells grow abnormally, which causes tumors to form. Don't be afraid to ask questions of your doctors, nurses, and other medical caregivers. When we think of cancer we think about all of those moms, grandfathers, and ...
Views: 880 - Talk and Die: Six Questions (and Answers) About Natasha Richardson's Ski Accident - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsNatasha Richardson's death is a shock and tragedy for so many reasons. The 45-year-old actress was taking a private lesson on a beginner's run in Mont Tremblant, Canada. When she fell at the bottom of the trail, everything seemed okay. She didn't hit anyone or anything. She wasn't wearing a ...
Views: 1117 - Talking To Your Kids About The Tragedy of 9/11/2001 - by As in any tragedy of this magnitude, much of what follows are the questions that attempt to put our families and us at ease?
Questions like; why do people do these things? what should I do to protect my family? and how will this change our world? These questions spring from our hearts as we ...
Views: 986 - Terminal Diagnosis, The Shadow Of Loss - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2008 from Elaine WilliamsI remember vividly the day my husband was diagnosed with cancer. We sat in the doctor's office, not saying anything after the doctor confirmed the lesions on Joseph's esophagus were malignant. Even though we had asked for the truth, it was still an incredible shock. I had never actually thought ...
Views: 1070 - Thailand travel: best things to do in Bangkok - by When in Bangkok, make sure you don't miss out on these Bangkok highlights:
The National Museum is on Na Phra That Road, a short walk from Khao San Road.
The National Gallery is located opposite the National Museum on Chao Fah Road, a short walk from Khao San Road and displays classic and ...
Views: 219 - Thanks Baby H - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2007 from Zoe RouthThank you Baby H. There are babies everywhere in my life. Number of pregnant friends: 3. Number of friends who have given birth this year: 3. Number of babies born to friends to date: 14. Number of friends on baby-making duty: at least 3 that I know of. Conception and birth is a complex and ...
Views: 1000 - The Aftermath Equation (re: victims of terrorist attack) - by On Sept 12, 2001, "passion to profit expert" and author Walt Goodridge sent a special Inspiration to his mailing list of subscribers. The words of solace and comfort struck a chord among many. Since that time, counselors of youth groups, churches and schools have used it to help children and ...
Views: 1186 - The Benefits of Energy Healing in Grief Recovery - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2024 from Kay FontanaGrief is a profound and intricate emotional journey that can impact every facet of our being, from our mental and emotional state to our physical well-being. While the process of grieving is deeply personal and can vary greatly from person to person, many individuals find solace and support in ...
Views: 322 - The Blue Butterfly - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2009 from Sherry TrueIt was the morning after the passing of my Dad and we were all sitting out on the back porch watching the sun come up numb from the night before. The months before his death had been taxing on the whole family, especially my mother and my sister. They had become the main care givers to my father ...
Views: 1288 - The Challenge of Death and Dying: Caring for Aging Parents - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Julie RedstoneThe process of dying is one of the great stages of learning of the human soul, often met with fear and resistance, yet even in the presence of these, filled with the growth of the soul in its appreciation of its relationship to life. There is no one way to experience dying so that it produces ...
Views: 1207 - The Day I Died - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2004 from Avalon De WittThe happiest day of my life was the day I died. I was three years old and living in Richmond, Indiana. It was a sunny day and my dad decided to take me fishing. We went to a nearby river and my dad chose a spot next to a small bridge where he cast his line and relaxed into a folding lawn chair ...
Views: 1289 - The differences between serviced apartments and apartments - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2020 from Wajahat AliIn the old days, when people planned trips to any part of the country, they immediately thought about which hotel they could stay in and then worried about how much they should allocate for the trip, given how expensive hotel accommodation can be. Well, all of that is a thing of the past since ...
Views: 857 - The Elderly Need You: 5 Ways to Help Your Widowed Senior Following Their Loss - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2015 from Rachelle WilberLosing a spouse at an older age is extremely difficult. The grief involved and the feeling of being alone can creep in, causing the widower to feel at a loss for life. If you have a parent or know somebody who just recently became a widower, you really need to help them grieve with these five ...
Views: 1236 - The Etiquette Of Sympathy - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2008 from Lydia RamseyWhen a colleague, a coworker or a business associate loses a family member, do you find it difficult to offer your sympathy? Do you worry that you will use the wrong words or that you will intrude on the other person’s grief? As a result, how often have you ended up not doing or saying ...
Views: 1221 - The Extraordinary Strength And Wisdom Of A Child - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2008 from Julia HallisyMy daughter, Katherine Eileen Hallisy, fought cancer five times by the time she was ten years old. As is so often the case, it is the extraordinary strength and profound wisdom of a child touched by hardship that inspires those around her to channel their grief into action. In October of ...
Views: 1723 - The Final Say - by Submitted on May 22, 2008 from Jari BuckIn my business practice, I often find myself coaching individuals who insist on having “the final say.” They are committed to the appearance and/or actuality of being in charge and often run their own company. Few, if any, apply this commitment to their personal life as it relates to ...
Views: 1332 - The four human tasks of dying - communication - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Malcolm PayneThe founder of the Hospice movement, Dame Cicely Saunders, identified four important human tasks that people want to complete during the process of dying. They are: • To say ‘goodbye’ – to people, animals and things that have been important to them • To say ‘thank you’ – for a life together, ...
Views: 1763 - The four human tasks of dying – the dying person and their loved ones - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Malcolm PayneThe founder of the Hospice movement, Dame Cicely Saunders, identified four important human tasks that people want to complete during the process of dying. They are: • To say ‘goodbye’ – to people, animals and things that have been important to them • To say ‘thank you’ – for a life together, ...
Views: 4588 - The Gift of a Near Death Experience - by Almost everyone has experienced at least one harrowing event in which they felt they might have died. An automobile accident or near accident, a fall, an illness. A car speeding past them careening off the road while they were walking along. A kitchen towel you were holding just started to catch ...
Views: 1292 - The Graveyard Shift - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Laura Young"Grab me some water, would ya? How are you doing?" Michael and I had arrived at the graveyard and were moments from exiting his van to visit his chosen burial site. "How do you think I'm doing?" I asked, holding the water bottle to his lips. I find keeping my hands busy ...
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