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- Medical Treatment Is A Personal Decision - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2008 from Elaine WilliamsWhen my husband was diagnosed with esophageal cancer, we were shocked, never even having suspected this illness. He had always been relatively healthy, and then one day he couldn’t eat anymore. It all began a few months before the diagnosis. He felt an uneasy heaviness in his chest, but he ...
Views: 1018 - What Kind of People? - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2005 from Michael LevyWhat Kind of People? by Michael Levy. What kind of people would give scientists $333,000,000 to spend on sending one rocket into deep space, so that it can smash into a comet 82,000,000 miles away, while 30,000 people a day die in Africa from poverty? Is it more important to derive small ...
Views: 1016 - Coping with Loss in Pandemic: 5 Keys for Healthy Grieving - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2020 from Dr. Bradley NelsonNew research predicts 1.7 million Americans will be grieving close family members by the end of August due to the pandemic. Many others are grieving lost jobs, lost time with family and friends, lost celebrations such as graduations, and loss of “normal” life. For every person who dies of ...
Views: 1015 - Death Is The Doorway To Life — Three Ways To Prepare (Part 3 of 3) - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond Rock3. Dying peacefully (From a talk by Ajahn Jagaro, the abbot of Wat Pah Nanachat when Janet and I trained in Thailand as a Buddhist monk and nun in 1981) "Having considered all of this, if dying becomes no longer a contemplation but an actual experience, we can face it without fear. Not only ...
Views: 1012 - Death Records - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2011 from abhishek mishraSometimes it could be interesting to find out more about your grandparents or ancestors. In fact, you will see lots of people indulged in such kind of activities. However, this task accompanies lots of procedures and formalities before you can obtain your required information. But fortunately, ...
Views: 999 - 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: 996 - Aftershocks - by We are still reeling from the events of September 11, 2001 and may be doing so for some time. This doesn¡¦t even take into account any military action which seems imminent. On a personal level, as well as on a consciousness level, we are feeling the emotional "aftershocks" of a day of great loss ...
Views: 994 - Book Excerpt: Evenings at Five - by Submitted on May 04, 2004 from Yolanda CardenChapter One Five o'clock sharp. "Ponctualité est la politesse des rois": Rudy quoting his late father, a factory owner (textiles) in Vienna before the Nazis came. The Pope's phone call, followed by the grinding of the ice, a growling, workmanlike sound, a lot like Rudy's own sound, compliments ...
Views: 992(1 vote) - 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: 992 - 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: 988 - The Man in the Mirror is the Man I Choose to Remember - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMallika Chopra's blog, Bloodsuckers and The World of Michael Jackson (http://www.intent.com/mallikachopra/blog/bloodsuckers-and-world-michael-jackson) hit the nail on the head with a great big smack. I’ve avoided blogging about Michael Jackson because I did not know him personally – only his ...
Views: 985(1 vote) - Dealing with Holiday Grief and Loss - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2019 from Dr. Sonara Carter-BarberDealing with the loss of a friend or loved one can be difficult. It can take a toll on one’s emotional and physical well-being. I am writing this article from personal experience. I will share my tips to enduring the holidays. I lost my beloved mother, Elender “Lady” Jones (who lived in ...
Views: 980 - Just-a-Pause : Life Happens And Then There Is A Home Coming - by Submitted on May 26, 2008 from Arlene ClarenceAll of us are born and learn to live and love life, only to die one day. Death brings with it, it’s own share of memories. Memories of the time spent with the one who is no more. Personally, I feel uncomfortable to condole with the grieving kin. At the cost of sounding cynical, funeral ...
Views: 976 - Good-bye, Michael: For the Rest of Us, What Now? - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMichael Jackson's memorial ended just today in Los Angeles at the Staples Center. Though I was not there in person, I was watching the event on the television screen from start to finish with countless other citizens of this world. Whether you are a fan, a hater, or completely neutral, there ...
Views: 975(3 votes) - One Thought at a Time (More Reflections on September 11) - by I harm or heal myself
One thought at a time.
I discover myself and others
One thought at a time.
I live my life
One thought at a time.
My telephone rings,
I choose a thought.
I choose to choose from among the many positive thoughts.
A connection with the outside world.
A friend. A client. ...
Views: 974 - How We Do Death - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2007 from Judee ReganWhile waiting to attend a focus group for seniors, I read an article on ‘Twixers.’ This term refers to young people ages 24 to 29, who still live at home, have worked numerous jobs since leaving school, are saddled with large education debts, and are not yet ready to get on with transition ...
Views: 973 - 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: 973 - Moving Is Symbolic - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2007 from Meredith MathewsMoving stirs up dust from your past. It has a way of reminding you where you’ve been, and causes you to question where you’re headed. In all the cardboard boxes and packing tape, you find yourself and lose yourself all at the same time. My parents are moving. Move number 15 in their ...
Views: 968 - The Dying Process: How to Properly Say Good-bye - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. One of the hardest things in life that you have to deal with is death in the family. Perhaps you already know that there’s no easy way to say good-bye. However, you also don’t want to miss the moment to do so. There are no golden rules, but ...
Views: 960(1 vote) - HOW TO REDUCE THE TRAUMA OF WATCHING THE WTC CRISES - by "Teaching someone how, and when, to associate or dissociate is one of the most profound and pervasive ways to change the quality of a person's experience, and the behavior that results from it. Dissociation is particularly useful for intensely unpleasant memories."
Richard Bandler - Using Your ...
Views: 942 - Why The Attack Happened - by There is one person who is and does the universe. We saw God crash into God on the day America was attacked. Why did God crash into God? The answer is in the question. Something wants to expand its knowledge. The One person who you are reverberates within itself to re-know itself through ...
Views: 940 - Commandment (for all are affected by terror here and abroad) - by Commandment
Thou shalt not just stand idly by
while others might be saved
or take freedom for granted still
while others are enslaved
Thou shalt not forsake others
who through sickness are in need
or overlook the famine
and the many we could feed
Thou shalt not through indifference
miss ...
Views: 936 - 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: 933 - Elliptical Trainers plus The Treadmill alternate choice - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from Cullen BuffenbargerElliptical trainers could provide considerably the same aerobic and cardiovascular benefits as treadmills, plus burn as numerous calories. Furthermore Elliptical trainers are lessen -impact versus treadmills, and lots of people choose them for that purpose. Elliptical machines don't right ...
Views: 928 - Multypersonality Performance - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2007 from Dr. Chandrasekaran KanthadaiMULTYPERSONALITY PERFORMANCE We have heard about 'multypersonality disorder'. In medical terms this is a stage wherein a man/woman undergoes the experience of different personalities in him. The person undergoing such change in him, is, in general, not aware of such changes and expresses a ...
Views: 926 - The Time to Give Is Now - by August 1998 marks the first anniversary of the deaths of Mother Teresa and Princess Diana. Rather than honor their memory with platitudes, why don’t we memorialize them with our own lives by following their examples?
Their deaths remind us how a person is measured.
How do we measure a person? ...
Views: 920 - Dealing with Grief and Loss during COVID-19. - by Submitted on May 14, 2020 from Lee OdescalchiLoss, death: it’s a part of the human experience. COVID-19 has certainly reminded us all of that. It stinks. Yet I want you to realize that there is a lot you can do to have it be less awful… for you and your loved ones. While it may be new, that this is the first time that we have all ...
Views: 915 - YOUR FALL 2020 PSYCHIC PREVIEW: Do You Feel Lucky? - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2020 from joan pancoeTo view in your browser and activate all links and see all visuals: https://joanpancoe.com/2020/08/31/your-fall-2020-psychic-preview-do-you-feel-lucky/ If you'd prefer to listen to an audio version of this newsletter with a visual slideshow of my art and other images to enhance your ...
Views: 915(1 vote) - Death Is The Doorway To Life — Three Ways To Prepare (Part 2 Of 3) - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond Rock2. Living consciously. (From a talk by Ajahn Jagaro, the abbot of Wat Pah Nanachat when Janet and I trained in Thailand as a Buddhist monk and nun in 1981) "Now this (contemplating death) really does free us up, enabling us to live our lives more fully. The contemplation of death, rather than ...
Views: 902 - Wrongful Death Attorneys | Too much testosterone? Nurse practitioner accused of causing 2 deaths - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2019 from Hendy JohnsonWrongful Death Attorneys | Too much testosterone? Nurse practitioner accused of causing 2 deaths Louisville Courier JournalPublished 11:12 a.m. ET Nov. 30, 2018 | Updated 11:31 a.m. ET Nov. 30, 2018 To her friend and patient Thomas Hayden, nurse practitioner Karla King is a thorough and ...
Views: 899 - USE AN ANDROID APP FOR ONLINE DOCTORS AND GET TREATED AT HOME! - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2019 from Abigail KaneIt seems like there are apps for everything nowadays. Shopping, eating, entertainment and even healthcare! Even though telemedicine has been around for a while, people still tend to second guess its reliability and efficacy. Using an android app for online doctors is a quick, convenient and ...
Views: 897 - 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: 896 - Here you can find why watching movies are good for your health. - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2018 from M Nasir AzizThey Can Ruin Your Health: Studies have demonstrated that adrenalin junkies get real pleasure out of being scared by horror films, but in an assortment of ways, they might be risking their physical and psychological health without even being aware of it. As soon as we see an extreme scene in ...
Views: 891 - The Universe Is Conspiring to Help Us Up Our Game to Prepare for This Fall’s Karmic Final Exam - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2020 from joan pancoePlease view in browser to activate all links and see all images (recommended):https://joanpancoe.com/2020/07/15/the-universe-is-conspiring-to-help-us-up-our-game-to-prepare-for-this-falls-karmic-final-exam/ “We are a hundred thousand years beyond insanity. Plato does not speak of this. The ...
Views: 888(1 vote) - Life saving tips that can help in almost any natural disaster in US - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2018 from Perfect Home DefenseHurricane Michael, the sturdiest storm in decades, pounded Florida Panhandle and moved to Georgia, recently. The storm caused severe loss as the initial reports predicted. It forced about half a million homeowners to evacuate their houses. More than 3 million homes faced power outage and it ...
Views: 881 - What To Do (And Not Do) When You Hurt - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2007 from Jennifer BrostNo one knew what to do with me. The chaplain gave me hand-outs. The church people force-fed me Bible verses. My friends tried to understand (some of them), but simply could not. My husband’s patience had run low. I was grieving. Mourning, and doubled over in pain. I felt dead from the all the ...
Views: 879 - 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: 856 - Controlling your finance the best way - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Amalia JeffersonA great planning for your finance can be very crucial when it comes to a successful life. Money is present everywhere these days and it is important that you manage it well if you wish to succeed in your life. For instance you will need to understand how to lower your expenses and how to invest ...
Views: 855 - Just Troia to Help with Grief! - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2020 from Ian MonroeDuring COVID-19, nearly 7 million people have contracted the disease and roughly 200,000 people have lost their lives. The grief that is associated with this loss can be devastating and has been compounded because the pandemic has made it more difficult to mourn the loss of loved ones in a ...
Views: 851 - 5 strategies to help children be successful word problem solvers - by Submitted on May 02, 2020 from Wajahat AliYour son or daughter has word problems for science homework. How do you help your children become successful word problem solvers? Help your child by developing a process that you can apply to a variety of problems. Recognize that effectively completing word problems requires a series of logical ...
Views: 846 - How to overcome the fear of death - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanWe all know that death is inevitable; whether we like it or not, we all have to die one day. Yet many people in this world have fear of death, for death is a mystery, a mystery of ‘What happens to me next?’... When one learns about the facts related to death, his fears get eased.The mystery ...
Views: 838 - Will a Battery Desulfator Recover or Extend the Life of My Lead Acid Batteries? - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2021 from Z N zubairSimple question, complicated answer. I will try to answer as succinctly as possible. Sulphate crystal build up has been known about since the Lead Acid battery was first invented, and this build up leads to over 70% of premature failure of lead acid batteries. However all new energy ...
Views: 837 - 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: 829 - Nikki Catsouras, Death on Highway, Search Engine Victim - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2021 from Kale JeffNikki Catsouras has completed Internet immortality. She became an 18-year-antique university freshman residing in California together along with her dad and mom and sisters in 2006. Nikki Catsouras cherished to shoot films on her digital digicam, in accordance to ABC News, and ironically, it ...
Views: 790 - Want to know if you’re going to be successful in achieving your goals and desires? - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2018 from M Nasir AzizWhat's more, in the event that you need to find the main 10 Tarot cards for a wide range of Tarot readings (love, back, achievement, travel and the sky is the limit from there), Take in the Tarot card implications and read Tarot with more precision and certainty! Here are my main 10 Tarot ...
Views: 790 - How to Handle End-of-Life Conversations With Your Parents - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2021 from Brooke ChaplanAll lives come to an end. There is perhaps nothing harder to admit, but this is a universal truth. For most, having a discussion about end-of-life care with one’s parents is a process that is at once deeply emotional and incredibly frustrating. However, there are some things you can do to make ...
Views: 788 - Verbal math problems in an ESL classroom - by Submitted on May 02, 2020 from Wajahat AliAs a math teacher in Asia, I face the same problem day by day. My students cannot solve math problems. They just don't understand them. And I'm not talking about those 2, 3 students who would even correct their teacher, no, I'm talking about most of my students. Word problems are at the heart ...
Views: 783 - Essential Must-Have Plumbing Tools - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2020 from Z N zubairTo have a do-it-yourself (DIY) mentality can be very rewarding. Apart from saving you the few bucks you would have given to a professional, DIY precision screwdriver tools you will develop yourself technically in areas outside your career job. Some of the issues you usually experience at home ...
Views: 767 - Tips for Setting Up a Solid Will That Can Protect Both Your Assets and Beneficiaries - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2020 from Anita GinsburgSome people believe they don't have many assets to leave behind, so a will is not important. Others think they can explain to the family how they want things handled after they pass on, and it will be done that way. The truth is that everyone should have a Last Will and Testament to help the ...
Views: 763 - Common Types of Wrongful Death Suits and How to Tell if Your Case Qualifies - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2021 from Anita GinsburgDeath is always a tragedy, but it becomes particularly difficult when the death was caused by or could have been prevented by someone. When you lose a loved one, you may be able to file a wrongful death suit against the person or organization responsible. This can be used to recover compensation ...
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