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Sincere forgiveness isn't colored with expectations that the other person apologize or change. Don't worry whether or not they finally understand you. Love them and release them. Life feeds back truth to people in its own way and time, just like it does for you and me.
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How To Find Happiness Within Yourself: A Rough Guide
The quest of finding happiness is possibly the only goal shared among all human beings – past, present or future. Who doesn't want to find happiness in his or her life? It's a silent goal nonetheless. We don't mutter much about it and most of the time it lurks in the deep inner workings of our minds. Curious isn't it?
The odd fact is we spend billions of research dollars & euros into treating mental illnesses with drugs, but not much effort goes into understanding the science of happiness or mental well-being. This fact alone compels me to write about the subject.
The title of this article is in itself revealing – "how to find happiness within yourself" suggests from the outset that you should look for happiness within yourself and that happiness is general to be found within. This is also a very curious thing to me. Why are we always trying to find happiness in all kinds of places but hardly ever attempt to find happiness within?
Harry is 67. He lost his wife to cancer almost three years ago now. He saw his daughter pass through a marriage breakdown and divorce. He hardly gets to see his grandchildren because his daughter moved to another city after her divorce. He misses the fishing trips with his brother Joe who also passed away recently. He is relating less and less to a changing hostile world where he is constantly reminded he is an unwanted burden.
Yet there is one major twist to the story. Harry is happy, radiantly happy. How can this happen? I mean if there are people who have passed through all sorts of heartbreaking episodes and hardships but are happy, what's their story? Conversely, if there are people (and lots of them) who have acquired all sorts of merit, possessions, and good fortune yet is deeply unhappy, what does this say about finding happiness?
Finding happiness by losing old mental models:
One major flaw in the way we live our lives is that we have learned how to be unhappy rather than how to be happy. We have built certain mental models of our reality and these limit us or lead us astray from finding real happiness. Naturally this leads us to the understanding that finding happiness requires us to unlearn certain things and look for it in different pathways. It requires us to look into flaws in our belief system and change them.
One of these mental models we adopt is the belief that we need to reach a certain goal or outcome to be happy, the so-called 'if-then model' (if this happens then I will be happy). For example that we should get a better income, financial freedom, recognition of our work, sexier bodies, satisfying relationships and so on. It's always something around the corner which needs to happen first before we reach happiness.
I know you have many times got to the realization yourself that it just doesn't work that way. Once you reach that corner there is always another corner to reach. Happiness is not found in anything outside ourselves. We already have all the material at hand to be happy. It's a matter of shifting our perspective and beliefs completely.
Some mental models to take note of and debunk:
• Happiness is the pleasure: No. Pleasure is instant gratification – physical or mental. Happiness is knowing that you are where you should be or accepting that you are not and doing your best while you're there.
• Happiness is comfort or security: We live most of our lives in constant security threats – our jobs, our children out at night, our health, etc. The truth is that security or lack of it is based on perception. Happiness is living well in a very unstable world.
• I don't deserve happiness: Yeah, says who? Another human quirk – self-inflicted limitation. Happiness is for everyone, wherever you come from, whatever you did and no matter what's your idea. Happiness is open-source.
• It's impossible to find happiness in this world: Another example of self-limiting beliefs. Wrong. Happiness is as possible to find as unhappiness.
• People who reached their goals are invariably happy: Again, says who? People who reached their goals are not happy because they reached their goals. On the contrary, some are eternally dissatisfied and keep on seeking, other goals in life – a real source of unhappiness. But yes some people found happiness while reaching those goals since they were living their true purpose and enjoying every moment of it. Their eyes were on the doing and not on the reaching.
Finding Inner Happiness Through Finding Inner Peace
So many stories around us, like that of Harry, seem to point at the overlooked obvious – that you will only find happiness within yourself. Well, that's very good news since you don't need to look far away to find happiness – like for example running after expensive, energy-consuming and ultimately unsatisfying goals. It's there right within you. As scientist Zen Buddhist Jon Kabat-Zinn perfectly immortalized in one of his book titles: "Wherever you go, there you are."
When life rocks your boat to the point of wrecking it or when the proverbial crap hits the ceiling fan you will reach a y-point which will either make you or break you. So many people like Harry managed to find happiness & inner peace through the most turbulent and upsetting moments of their lives by making use of their internal resources, by finding happiness within rather than in external points of reference.
The key to happiness, or, in other words, that of finding true inner happiness, is by finding your inner peace – that center of calm inner knowing which is the real source of your being rather than those mental projections or models imposed by your social background.
There are many pathways to find your inner peace but before I start sounding too metaphysical I'd reckon that the greatest and shortest path is that of acceptance. Let go of your expectations, inner struggle, and frustrations when things don't turn out exactly, the way you want them. Acceptance is an extremely powerful tool to finding inner happiness. It shouldn't be confused with resignation or passiveness.
We often fail to understand the power of acceptance because it comes from the heart, not the mind. Its power, in fact, comes from transcending the resistance and inner currents of the restless mind which are often the source of our anxieties, stress, and inner conflict.
Acceptance is when we drop all, our mental models (like the if-then model), often in a moment of clarity or awareness where we become conscious that there is another life outside this madness, outside this huffing and puffing trying to acquire one goal after the other in the wrong belief that there is an ultimate goal post called happiness somewhere on the finishing line.
Ask yourself – how much of what's going on in your life do you accept? Are you constantly feeling you should be at some other point in your life? Or do you somehow feel at peace with all aspects of your life and make use of them with all their limitations?
Other pathways to inner peace:
• Compassion: Some people admirably manage to find the time and energy to help other even when they are facing rough seas themselves. Even though this comes out from an act of compassion and selflessness, it is also a doorway to their own inner peace. In fact although it seems quite hard to do in moments when we are down and out, giving attention to others' needs is a way of getting 'out of your head' which, ironic as it sounds, is a fast remedy to unhappiness.
• Seek the support of others: Well, it works both ways too. Helping others is a way to shift your center of attention away from your ailments. However seeking any form of support from others is a way of finding reinforcement and encouragement and is highly recommendable.
• Be grateful to everything around you: Because we so often forget of the little miracles happening around us on a daily basis. We only think about what's missing instead of counting our blessings. Being thankful to life is not some wishy-washy magical spell that washes away all your troubles. Rather it is an exercise in which you become aware of the positive and meaningful things happening in your life, a real booster.
Things You Should Say To A Depressed Loved One
1. Can I relieve your stress in any way?
One thing all writing manuals say is "SHOW, don't TELL". Words aren't all that helpful to a person struggling with depression. So what I found most comforting when I couldn't pull myself up by my bootstraps is when a friend came over and fixed me lunch, or when someone offered to tidy up my place. I realize that sounds a tad pampered and self-indulgent.
2. Is there something I can do for you?
Again, like number one, this is a SHOW, not TELL moment, and those are very effective at communicating compassion. The chances are that the depressed person will just shake her head as she cries, but I can assure you that she will register your offer in that place instead her heart that says, "This person cares about me."
3. Can I drive you somewhere?
Here's something that most people don't know about folks battling depression: they are really bad drivers. REALLY bad. Bad driving is an easy way to diagnose a mood disorder. So, this suggestion is not only to help out your depressed friends who maybe do need some fish oil or tissue paper from the drug store, but also all the other people on the road.
4. Where are you getting your support?
Notice the difference between saying, "Are you going to any support group meetings?" which implies, "If you aren't, you are one lazy who deserves to be depressed." And "Where are you getting your support?" which says, "You need some support. Let's figure out a way to get it."
5. You won't always feel this way.
That was the perfect sentence that I could hear 50 times a day when I wanted out of this world. Those words don't judge, impose, or manipulate. What they do is convey hope, and HOPE is what keeps a person alive, or at least motivated to get to the next day to see if the light at the end of the tunnel is really a place of rebirth or a friggin' freight train.
6. What time of day is hardest for you?
This one is brilliant. Call twice a day, once in the morning–because depression is usually most acute upon waking ("Crap, I'm still alive.")–and at about 3 or 4 in the afternoon when blood sugar dips and anxiety can take over. Mind you, you don't have to say a whole lot, but knowing that they could count on you during those two times is a little bit like holding someone's hand through a dangerous intersection.
7. I'm here for you.
It's simple. It's sweet. And it communicates everything you need to say: I care, I get it, I don't really understand it, but I love you, and I support you.
8. Nothing.
That's the most uncomfortable one because we always want to fill in the silence with something, even if it's weather talk. But saying nothing … and merely listening … is sometimes the very best response, and the most appropriate. I love this passage from Rachel Naomi Remen's bestselling book Kitchen Table Wisdom:
"I suspect that the most basic and powerful way to connect to another person is to listen. Just listen. Perhaps the most important thing we ever give each other is our attention. And especially if it's given from the heart. When people are talking, there's no need to do anything but receive them. Just take them in. Listen to what they're saying. Care about it. Most times caring about it is even more important than understanding it."
How Do You Find Happiness?
Happiness is defined as "a mental or emotional state of well-being characterized by positive or pleasant emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy." Sounds great, doesn't it? So what makes happiness so hard to attain?
One of the common reasons we find it so difficult to find happiness is due to our perception of what it really is. Our ability to be happy depends on how we define it.
For many, happiness is defined by what has been achieved, what has been accomplished, or material things we have obtained.
While these things can contribute to the feeling of being happy, do they really bring us true happiness?
So what is happiness? Where does it come from? How do we achieve it?
• Live Our "Best Life."
For starters, we can begin by living what I like to call our "best life." This consists of being the best version of ourselves we can be. It involves self-acceptance and no longer comparing ourselves to others. Living our best life also includes no longer using things to measure our happiness, but focusing on the feeling. Practicing mindfulness can also help us achieve happiness. In doing this, we can fully experience the moment and learn to engage with each moment on its terms, taking things as they come. When we are able to accept things for what they are, we can be happier.
• Practice daily gratitude.
Gratitude determines our attitude. As we practice gratitude, it eventually becomes second nature. We become able to find the beauty in small things and appreciate all life has to offer.
• Learn the art of letting go.
When we learn to let go, we find the path to freedom. By learning to let go, we are no longer held captive by our past or lingering negative emotions.
These are other things we can do to get ourselves in a feel-good mood.
• Smile.
Everyone knows a smile is contagious. If you're feeling down in the dumps, force a smile and keep smiling. If you don't give that feeling of wanting to smile, you will eventually get the giggles from looking so silly.
• Smell something that makes you happy.
The sense of smell is very powerful and can trigger several moods and reactions. Why not smell your way to happiness? Sniff your favorite flower, inhale your favorite fragrance, or indulge in the aromas of your favorite food. When I'm feeling down, I tend to smell lavender. I not only enjoy the smell, but it also has some calming and relaxing properties.
• Do something good for someone else.
If you can't put a smile on your face, put a smile on someone else's. Doing a good deed will often result in that good, bubbly feeling of joy. When you've made someone's day, how can you avoid a smile?
• Do something you enjoy that you haven't done in a while.
Remember that feeling of complete happiness when the wind blows in your face as you swing on a swing, or when you play a good game of baseball, or make a nice batch of cookies? Well, get up and get moving! There is no pick-me-up like doing something pleasurable you haven't done in a while. Think back to little things that have made you happy and explore those again.
• Laugh, laugh, laugh.
Just as a smile is contagious, so is laughter. Watch a funny movie or reminisce about something funny and just laugh. If you can't think of anything to laugh at, just start laughing and keep thinking. You're bound to eventually think of something funny or continue laughing at yourself.
These are a few suggestions, but happiness is unique and so is your path. Edith Wharton was quoted saying "If only we'd stop trying to be happy, we'd have a pretty good time."
Stop trying to be happy or thinking about being happy and challenge yourself to do what makes you happy. Find what makes you happy today and live life to the fullest.
Dumped? How To Heal The Health Effects Of A Broken Heart?
Romantic rejection can manifest in various forms of physical anguish, researchers find.
Got a stomach ache? A headache? Insomnia? Your health issues may be related to your recent romantic rejection.
When 23-year old Emmie Scott, a direct marketer in Richmond, Va., and her boyfriend/co-worker broke up and still had to endure seeing each other daily, Scott suffered a broken heart—literally. "The most uncomfortable symptom I experienced is the sensation that someone was sitting on my chest—a combination of both pain and pressure that's left more than one of my friends commenting that my heart must actually be broken."
Researchers now understand that romantic rejection triggers change in our brains that affect our health. Edward Smith, a Columbia University psychologist, and a team of colleagues found that intense emotional pain can activate the same neural pathways as physical pain. Seems being jilted can hurt in a primitive physical way as if you've been sucker-punched by a welterweight.
What's more, that physical pain can manifest in surprising ways. Aside from chest pain, you may get hit with a kick-butt cold or flu, develop insomnia, or a range of gastro symptoms from loss of appetite to diarrhea. The precise health wallop you suffer may have to do with how your body manifests stress. Asthmatic? You could have an asthma attack. Suffer from a skin condition like eczema or psoriasis? Your skin will likely flare up. Have irritable bowel syndrome? Prepare to hit the restroom.
"While in college I found out my boyfriend (and high school sweetheart) was cheating on me. Although only 110 pounds, I dropped almost 15 and broke out with a case of shingles, which required a week of prednisone to calm," says Christina Stoever Young, 40, producer of a historic haunted walking tour in Truckee, Calif.
Here, the top health complaints stemming from heartache:
• Complaint: Heart pressure or pain, palpitations, abnormal heart rhythms.
Why: When the stress response is triggered by a breakup or divorce, the body sends out a massive flooding of the hormones cortisol and adrenaline. "Anytime your adrenaline levels are higher, you're more vulnerable to faster heart rate, palpitations, and certain arrhythmias, or abnormal heart rhythms, as well as skipped beats, lightheadedness, feeling your chest pounding, and a fluttering feeling in your neck," says Dr. John M. Kennedy, a Marina Del Ray cardiologist and co-author of "The 15 Minute Heart Cure: The Natural Way to Release Stress and Heal Your Heart in Just Minutes a Day."
Women heart patients facing severe stress from marriage difficulties were found to have three times the risk of heart attack as women without such stress. Worse, there's a syndrome that mimics heart attack called Takotsuba syndrome, or broken heart syndrome, in which an EKG, chest X-ray, and blood work all indicate a heart attack. But when a cardiologist goes inside the heart searching for the culprit blocked artery, the arteries are wide open. The stress response simulates heart attack symptoms. "A broken heart syndrome is an extreme form of what heartache can do to our bodies," says Kennedy. While it can be lethal, the heart muscle usually recovers within six months.
What helps: Anything that relieves stress helps prevent these heart problems during relationship troubles: exercise, yoga, meditation, relaxing through breathing or visualization, even short term anti-anxiety medication.
• Complaint: Cold or flu.
Why: These same stress hormones torch your immune system leaving you vulnerable to rogue bacteria and viruses. "Normally when you're confronted with bacteria or virus, your body will mount a defense," says Dr. Valerie Scott, a board certified family doctor in Mt. Pleasant, S.C. Post break up, however, your immune system is weakened and those defenses aren't unable to ward off illness.
What helps: Managing your stress improves your immune system. Exercise, eat well, take a multi-vitamin, especially the B-complex vitamins, which boost immunity, rest enough and decompress with music, comedy or friends to counteract the flood of stress hormones.
• Complaint: Gastro upset (stomach pain, loss of appetite, diarrhea,).
Why: The excess cortisol shooting into your system during your break up diverts blood away from your digestive track, leaving you with GI unpleasantness–that 'can't eat for weeks, sour stomach, run to the bathroom feeling you get when your relationship tanks.
What helps: Try over-the-counter meds for your queasy stomach. In one study, researchers simulated rejection in the lab and found that aspirin alleviates the painful feelings triggered by being rebuffed. While it seems skeptical, it's worth a try, as is curbing your desire to veg on the couch. Exercise prompts your brain to release uplifting endorphins that will settle your stomach. What's more, misery loves company. "You want to surround yourself with family and friends and supportive people because it's easy to get depressed," says Kennedy, which may worsen symptoms. Camaraderie can stimulate a much-needed dose of missing oxytocin, a feel-contented hormone.
• Complaint: Insomnia.
Why: Sleeping patterns, not unlike eating patterns, become skewed during relationship demise. Some people want to stay in bed all day — while others can't seem to sleep at all. Science really doesn't understand why it happens, but it's likely due to racing thoughts, the 'he-said, she-said' reenactment of the break up plays out mentally while at rest. Plus, stress hormones, still at their peak, may wreck your circadian rhythms and internal clock.
What helps: Stay active enough so your body will reach the reparative deep levels of sleep it needs, but don't push yourself to exhaustion, which backfires. Exercise, but avoid it after 9 pm, since it could cause insomnia. Skip caffeine after 3 in the afternoon for the same reason. Turn off TV, computer and cell phone at least an hour before bed and embrace a relaxing sleep routine: low lighting, candles, and a warm bath. "Once you calm that stress response, all of these medical things resolve and get better," says Scott.
Ungrateful People: An Opinion.
How Do You Deal With The Ongoings Of Ungrateful People In Your Daily Life?
Ungrateful people are going to enter and exit your life, but it is up to you how you deal with their behaviors. The way I view these type of people is probably the way most of us feel, but I can only offer my opinion and experiences with people who lack the skills to be grateful for the blessings in their life. Maturity is a major issue with being ungrateful.
I do not believe that people intend to not show how thankful they are to be alive and receive what they have. When I encounter a person such as this, I do not embrace their selfishness and lack of understanding of being a thankful and appreciative person. I believe they give off their weakness, and I believe that it can be contagious to those around you. On the other aspect, that same weakness can disgust people that understand where those intentions of being ungrateful are coming from. The feeling eats me up inside when I am around an individual that does not realize how lucky they are for what they have in their life. It fades in and out for me, and, when I look back, I don't like that person looking back at me.
The key to dealing with an ungrateful entity is to not embrace their selfishness. Step away from how they have made you feel when you have reached out to them with a gift or advice, even if they asked for that advice. Just because they are negative and somewhat egotistic, does not mean that you have to return the mood that they are illuminating.
I deal with these ungrateful beings by walking away with a smile on my face. If I don't feel like smiling and walking away, I still stay polite and mature. They do not have to thank me. They also do not have to embrace me. Be the better person to not feed the reaction they are seeking from you by expelling their ungratefulness. Be kind, walk away, and be free.
How To Heal A Broken Heart?
Going through heartbreak can feel like being underwater when you need to breathe. We build our lives with someone we trust and care for, and then, in the blink of an eye, it's all gone. This can leave people with sorrow, anger, and some serious questions — about ourselves and the future. If you're dealing with heartbreak and want to heal, try these suggestions to find the new you.
Method 1 of 3: Making Time For Yourself.
1. Give yourself some me time.
You've probably been in a relationship for a while, or maybe you've been thinking about that person non-stop for months. Now is the time to take a step back, look at your life, and move on to the next challenge. Everyone falls down. It's how you get back up that defines you.
- Take a weekend to do whatever it is you love most. Whether it's surfing, hiking, cooking, or simply being around your friends, use the opportunity to surround yourself with happy people and do the things that make you happy.
- Start a journal to record how you feel. Writing things down can be a powerful release. It's called "catharsis," where you purify your mind through expression. Write about whatever you want to write about. You'll feel a lot better after you do.
- Don't be afraid to feel sad. It's normal to feel sad. Don't feel inferior or stupid if you cry or get upset — these things are normal. Going through grief is just another step along the path to recovery. Let yourself grieve.
2. Remove all the memories of the person from your everyday life.
You're not trying to pretend like the person never existed, just temporarily forget how much they meant to you and how they broke your heart.
- Go through your room and remove all pictures of, letters from, references to the person you're trying to stop obsessing over. If you have a journal in which you write about the person, begin a completely new one. It's a symbolic new beginning, but an important one.
- Removing is different from destroying. Don't burn or destroy any objects associated with the person, unless you're sure that you never want them to be any part of your life in the future. When you're old and completely in love with someone who loves you just as much back, the memories will be a record of all that you went through to get to where you are now.
3. Disconnect the person from all the social networks you use.
Nowadays, we have our regular lives and our online lives. Unsubscribe from the person on Facebook, unfollow them on Twitter, and work so that your online network doesn't remind you of the person who broke your heart.
- If you feel like writing them, create a fake email account (for example, a Gmail account) and send the emails to that account. That way you can put all your hurt and pain into words and get it off your chest, but there is no chance your ex will actually see it.
4. Exercise and eat right.
Go the gym or get outside and sweat. Physical activity increases the amount of serotonin in the brain, which acts like a natural antidepressant, improving your mood. It's okay to eat ice cream and milkshakes every once in a while (who doesn't do that?!) but it's best to continue to eat a diet rich in fruits and veggies, lean protein, whole grains, and water. These will not only make you look fantastic, but feel fantastic as well.
5. Try not to be in the same place as the person, if possible.
This is hard to do, obviously: The other person has probably been an important part of your life for some time, and your body and brain are used to having them around. But giving the other person up, like cold turkey is a good way to tell your body and mind that there are plenty of other people in the world who deserve your attention. Why not give them a chance?
- If you go to school with the person, avoid the person as much as possible. Don't sit with them at lunch; don't participate in the same voluntary projects. Take the classes that you finally want to take. As much as possible, make yourself scarce when that person is around.
- Don't put yourself in situations where you could bump into one another. You know what places the person goes to because you used to share love. If the person loves going to the gym early Saturday, only go during the weekday. If the person loves going to the local farmer's market, try to go really late or early if you have to go. (Best would be to avoid altogether.)
- Be courteous if/when you bump into the person. There's no use being mean, angry, and boastful if you run into the person. Say "hi" the way you would to a friend, have a short, impersonal chat, and say goodbye. The best payback that you can give the other person is to live a full, happy, meaningful life without them.
6. Stay optimistic.
This is easier said than done, but whenever you feel yourself being overly negative, dwelling on the past, or just looking at the glass as half-empty, try to snap out of it. Remind yourself of everything you have and how lucky you are.
- Smile as much as possible. It'll help you feel better and look great. Watch funny movies, read funny books, or hang with funny friends.
Method 2 of 3: Understanding and Forgiving.
1. Figure out what went wrong in your relationship.
Every relationship has its strengths and weaknesses. Figure out what went wrong in your relationship, or what wasn't so great about the other person. This way you can grow in the future, or look for better traits in your next partner. There are a bunch of things that can normally go wrong in a relationship, but here are just a few:
- I never felt loved/I always felt put down. A relationship is all about love, and if you didn't feel that in the relationship, that's a big problem. Your partner doesn't have to show love the same way that you do, but they should be able to show it somehow. It's the least you deserve.
- I felt manipulated/used/lied to. Honesty and honest intentions should be a cornerstone of every relationship. True love is doing something for someone else without expecting anything back. Someone who manipulates, uses, or lies is only really looking out for themselves, not you.
- The love just wore off after a little while. The early part of a relationship, when you fall for one another, is when you're infatuated. This means you're completely carried away with the person, mainly because they're new. After a while, this feeling naturally wears off for some. If the other person is no longer in love with you, try to feel lucky for the time you did have.
- I was cheated on. Trust is huge ingredient in a relationship. If you don't have trust, you're constantly second-guessing yourself or feeling jealous. If your partner cheated on you, that trust is probably gone. Let someone earn your trust in the future, and pay them back in kind.
2. Don't obsess over whose fault it was.
You probably have room for growing, too, so try not to pin all the blame on just the other person. Focus on the issues, not the actors.
- For example, if you were part of a manipulative relationship, don't just say "He manipulated me and I didn't deserve that." Instead, tell yourself, "I'm not going to let someone manipulate me the way this person did because I'm going to look out for all the signs in the future."
- There are probably some things you wish you could change or take back. Focus on fixing those issues for your next relationship. It will give you extra motivation.
3. Learn from your mistakes.
Everyone makes mistakes. It's how you learn from them that defines you as a person. Learn from what went wrong in your last relationship — what caused you to be heartbroken — and make sure that doesn't happen in the future.
4. Once you're ready, forgive the other person.
Forgiveness is an important part of healing your broken heart. In order to move on, you need to forgive the other person, or you'll constantly be thinking about them or wondering why they hurt you.
- Forgiveness doesn't happen overnight. It can take a long time to be able to forgive someone, so be sure you're actually ready to forgive. Usually, finding someone who truly loves you is a great way to forgive the other person.
- How do you forgive someone? Recognize that everyone makes mistakes. Try to find their intentions, and understand why they were doing what they did. Try putting yourself in their shoes. You don't have to come up with an answer, but try to come up with an idea.
- You don't have to tell the other person you forgive them, but it helps. You can forgive them silently in your heart, if that's the way you want to do it. But you may want to have a friendship with them in the future; telling them you forgive them will make that friendship easier.
5. Don't argue with the other person.
Sometimes you give the other person a chance to speak their mind, or to talk about an issue that went wrong. We do this to get closure. If you are discussing things with the person who broke your heart, be a little guarded and don't let the conversation turn into an argument.
- If the person tries to defend what happened in the relationship and gets angry, you can say: "I didn't come here to argue. I respect you as a person and your opinions, but the time for arguing has passed. If we're going to continue to talk, let's talk like adults or not talk at all."
- Don't let the other person manipulate you. The other person might try to get you angry or provoke you with something hurtful or mean. Don't give them the satisfaction of letting it hurt you. Stay calm, collected, and serene.
Method 3 of 3: Turning Your Life Around.
1. Lean on your friends.
Your friends are there to help you, to comfort you when you're feeling bad, and inspire you to feel good. Deep down, your friends love you. It's not unreasonable to lean on your friends as you deal with a broken heart. They're maybe the ones who will help you out of it.
- Do everyday activities with your plans. Plan a movie night by buying tickets in advance. Go to the zoo, to the beach, or out to dinner. Remember the fun you used to have doing all the silly things. Try to recapture that part of your life.
- Have a talk with your best friend about your heartbreak. Confide in them. Give yourself a chance to vent to someone who completely has your back. You'll feel a whole lot better.
2. Channel your energy into new activities.
What we miss when a relationship ends is that we can't express our love anymore. We can't express our excitement to someone who's interested because they're interested in you. You can continue this form of heartfelt expression, however, by writing poetry, painting, singing, dancing, etc. Do whatever it takes to allow you to transform your pain into something productive!
- Pick up a new skill. Try doing something you know little about, so it forces you to engage in the world in a different way. Try glass-blowing, ceramics, a new instrument, or cave diving. Be adventurous and open to new possibilities.
- Volunteer. Learn to give back to your community, however big or small it is. Volunteering will help you see the real impact you have on people's lives, and should show you how fortunate you are to have everything you do.
3. Go on a trip.
It doesn't need to be far, but it should be far enough to give you a little bit of perspective. The world is such a big, beautiful place; you should take advantage of it. Bring some camping supplies or bunk it with that friend you haven't seen in a while. A little bit of distance can do wonders for your broken heart.
4. Tap your imagination.
Nothing makes getting over a broken heart harder than feeling trapped. And it may be cheesy or cliché, but your imagination will let you go places you've never been and experience things you might never see. Use it. You'll feel better.
- Read a book every night before you go to sleep. You might never have read books, but nothing moves you outside of yourself better than a book. It will help you heal.
- Fantasize about your future. Leave the person who broke your heart out of it. Fantasize about your career, your home, your family, and your travels. You should feel inspired to realize them. Focus on the potential of the good.
- Stretch your goals. Your goals will give you motivation to get off your butt and do something. Ask yourself, what are my goals? If you don't have any, make some. Be ambitious and shoot for the stars. You won't regret failing, but you will regret not trying.
5. Once you feel ready, start dating other people again.
After two or three months, many people feel ready to date again. Be sure you've fixed some of the issues you had in your previous relation, and try not to make the same mistake twice!
- If you're not ready to jump back into a serious relationship, tell the person you're dating that you just got out of a relationship and want to take things slow. Hopefully, the person understands. If they don't, they're not a good fit for you.
- Don't look for perfection right away. A lot of times, we keep ourselves from entering into relationships because we want to find the perfect man/woman. If you're looking for Mr/Ms Perfect, you won't have much luck. Look for someone who's kind, sharing, funny, smart, and relatable. The rest will take care of itself.
- Don't be afraid to love. You have to open yourself up to possible heartbreak if you want to love again. But it's worth it. The love wouldn't mean as much if it didn't hurt when it is ripped away. Give your heart to the right person and they'll reward you infinitely.
6. Remember the two-year rule.
It takes two years to learn a new job, two years to get accustomed to a new town, and two years to completely heal a broken heart. If you expect to be completely healed in a day after a three-year relationship, you could be sorely disappointed. Real results are obtainable when realistic expectations are set.
Tips :
- Take a moment to lie back and breathe. The stress can block your brain from thinking clearly.
- It really helps if you have good friends who can watch over you and prevent you from doing and/or saying something that you will end up regretting!
- Reflect on all the other types of "love" you have in your life and not on the love you've lost.
- Do not go on any dates with the person from whom you are trying to heal. This is not productive and will not lead to healing. There is no more closure. There is only healing. Think of it as cutting a wound open that has stopped bleeding and started closing.
- Show confidence to yourself.
- Stop obsessing over the person!
- Just take a breather. It's going to hurt for a while. Try not to hook up because it's just not healthy.
- Focus on you. Do things that make you happy.
- Know that everything happens for a reason; maybe it happened to let you know that you are brave or that you should not repeat the mistake again.
- Think of the bad things that caused the relationship to end rather than the good because it will help you to move on.
- Act happy and confident around that person, so it shows you have moved on!
- Do not have contact with the person you are trying to forget.
- At first it may help you to write down all of the bad things about your ex and re read them when you feel weak. However, after a few weeks you should be writing down all of the great things about yourself and concentrating on that. Then, think about all the great things you can do now.
- For a quick fix in the aftermath of the heartbreak – eat something delicious. Chocolate is the number one heartbreak food because it genuinely helps just that little bit. It doesn't fix anything but it lifts your spirits a little because chances are they will be crushed on the floor and need all the lifting they can.
- Don't put the person down to lift yourself up!
- If you need to tell a friend about your heart-breaking loss, do it one time only. You will need your friend later, so best to not wear out your welcome with him/her.
- Find a new friend who is going through the same thing. This allows you to focus on someone else besides yourself.
- Nostalgia will last for a long time after you heal.
- Once you feel comfortable talking to them again, try to build a friendship. Maybe you can start over but it's not guaranteed.


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Let's grab our coffee cups and return to our imaginary conversation:
St. Anthony, today we celebrate the Feast of the Sacred Heart; what does that mean to you?
"Now of course you realize that St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, who had the vision of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, lived several centuries after me. But we have a rather lively friendship now, although she is a tea drinker!
"Our hearts are thought to be the center of our emotions, our love, and in a sense the core of our very being. When we feel 'heartache' we actually feel a pain, a heaviness in our chest. For Christ to expose His heart to us is to make himself once again vulnerable, as He did on the Cross. St. Margaret Mary understood that vulnerability and wanted to make others aware of how much God loves us all. What an incredible devotion! And to imagine that God loves each of us so much!
"Do you remember St. Paul's famous discourse on Love in 1 Corinthians 13? We hear it all the time at weddings: 'Love is patient, love is kind...' Well the line I ponder the most is, 'Love never fails.' Imagine that: love NEVER fails!! God's love can NEVER fail us, is never far from us, will never leave us. And the Sacred Heart is a beautiful way to remember that. Christ bared His heart for us; will we do the same for Him?"
St. Anthony, pray for us!


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Thousands Raised for Scholarship Fund at Heroes Benefit Honoring Officer Noah Leotta (VIDEO & PHOTOS)
UPDATED More than 300 first responders, family, friends, and residents turned out for a Heroes Benefit event, which was held in honor of fallen Montgomery County Police Officer Noah Leotta on Sunday. The event was held at the Ballroom at Wheaton Glen. MyMCMedia's Maureen Chowdhury reports.
Proceeds from the fundraiser went to the Heroes, Inc. scholarship fund, which provides full scholarship to children of fallen first responders.
Roger Marks is a volunteer with Heroes, Inc. and co-organized the fundraiser event. He said that nearly $6,000 was raised for the event from ticket sales alone, and more is expected to be raised through the silent auctions and other fundraising activities at the event.
"Currently Heroes has an excess of 40 scholarships or tuitions that [it's] responsible for these are all [children] of…folks that have given the ultimate sacrifice," Marks said.
For Rich Leotta, Officer Leotta's father, the fundraising event was a way to celebrate his son's life.
"To me this is different than some of the other events because [it's] more of a celebration of life, that's what I see this as," Leotta said. "We've been working very hard over the last 90 days in Annapolis, working to get Noah's Law passed and as I've said Noah died on December 10, 2015, but he was reborn on April 11, 2016 with passage of Noah's Law. So, I kind of see this as a celebration of that. That [it's] a kick-off event of his celebration of life honoring Noah and honoring all the first responders that are here tonight," he said.
The night also featured special performances from artists Lena Markley and Sanford Markley of Brandywine with special guest Kevin James. The Markley's dedicated a special rendition of "Greenfields of France," in honor of Officer Leotta.
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Eren Keskin will not be quiet.
- She protested when the army killed a 12-year-old boy.
- She wrote a report about how soldiers harmed some women.
- When the government told a minority group of Kurds* they could not use their own language, she stood up for them.
- She has criticized the government for their policies many times.
Eren Keskin is a lawyer, a human rights activist and she used to be a journalist. She lives in Istanbul, one of Turkey's largest cities.
The government of Turkey has punished Eren Keskin for being so outspoken, so vocal.
Over the last few years, they have forced her to go to court more than 100 times. Once they put her in jail for six months just for using the word "Kurdistan"** in an article.
Now the government wants to put her in jail again. That could happen any time, and she could be in prison for a long time.
But Eren's only crime has been to speak out against injustice. She will not be silenced.
Eren has spoken up for others. We must speak up for Eren. She has a right to express her opinions in any peaceful way she chooses.
* The Kurds are a cultural group who share religious traditions.
** Kurdistan is the region where the Kurds live. Some are in Turkey, some are in Iraq and some are in Iran.
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>I decided that the best way to learn about the process of self publishing an ebook was to take part. I threw together a small collection of short stories to use as my first "experiment" and decided to upload it to both the Amazon Digital Text Platform and Smashwords. As the Amazon one takes a few days to be accepted or rejected, I'll focus on Smashwords today. This post is pretty general but I'll be going more in-depth in certain areas with later posts.
First things first, I made an account at Smashwords then clicked on Publish in the tab list. (I also checked out their terms and conditions and various other bits of information but more on that some other time). You can fill in all of the information straight away and upload but you are advised to check out the Smashwords Style Guide. This is very useful and although the information seemed daunting at first – purely because there is so much of it – it is very readable and clear. It is designed to avoid poorly formatted books on the Smashwords site.
The book advises you to try and format your document yourself but if you're unable to, they provide lists of people who will do it for cheap as well as a more expensive option. I don't think you should pay for this at all – it is so easy to do once you take it a step at a time. It might be a little time consuming the first time but you might as well learn what is involved for future reference.
Moving on to the actual formatting. The Smashwords Style Guide lists the six most common formatting mistakes. They include improper indenting, too many paragraph spaces, overly large fonts, multiple paragraph styles and a complete lack of paragraph spacing. Personally, I didn't have a problem with any of these but I know that other people like to have their writing laid out in certain ways. This doesn't always work for a document that is about to be converted into numerous different files. It has to remain readable for each mode so plain and simple is the way to go here.
Some of the common mistakes that cause a book to be rejected from the Premium Catalog involve the Index/Contents page and the Copyright page. Basically, you can't show page numbers on the Index because page numbers completely change when the document you upload is converted. You also can't include page numbers or headers and footers in your document. The copyright page has to include certain information but they give you samples to use – it isn't hard and it takes minutes to make these adjustments. It's worth taking the time to do it right.
There is a lot of good information in the Style Guide. It devotes some pages to the limitations of their conversion methods. For example, charts and tables are unreliable and may not appear as intended. Moving on to the book cover reveals that it cannot be square shaped but it is recommended to upload one. They offer to send you a list of people who will create a cover for a low amount but they also recommend a free picture editing program to try out. I used this – it was very easy to change the royalty free image I used, to add text and to change the size to the Smashwords requirements.
Next time I'll concentrate on the copyright page and linking to your blog/other work/Smashwords author profile within your book.


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You don't just fire up a narrowboat's engine and set sail into the sunset/drizzle/whatever. In advance of Swallow's three-day journey to Manchester, I had a fair bit of sorting to do.
A big part of this was simply sorting out all the stuff I had on land. When you have a mooring, you tend to spread all over it, storing a lot of stuff outside the boat. My mooring was strewn with half-filled paint-tins, unchopped firewood, a whole box full of bike stuff, power tools and miscellaneous boaty stuff. Getting it all onto the boat was a challenge, but I got really smart about storage, cleaned out a few nooks and crannies and got everything in.
Basic equipment for cruising
Mooring pins and mallet
You're cruising along, it's a gorgeous evening, it's just starting to get chilly as the sun goes down and you think it's time to pull over, make a fire for the evening and settle in with a glass of wine. Lovely. Hang on, how are you going to keep your boat from floating away?
From time to time there are nubbins on the towpath for tying your boat, but often there aren't any. You use two or three big metal pins – mooring pins – to secure your boat. Plus you'll need big mallet for whacking them into the ground.
You can get mooring pins from Acorn Engineers in Manchester, as well as most of the other equipment listed below.
This is in constant use for opening locks. The journey ahead of me has 62 locks, each lock has four paddles, each paddle is opened and then closed. So not counting the odd broken paddle here and there I'll be using a windlass 496 times over the next few days.
Anti-vandal key
You won't need one of these if you're cruising the bucolic Cheshire Ring, but on the rough-and-ready Rochdale Canal, many locks are 'locked' – you need a special key to release them for operation. You can get these direct from Canal & River Trust.
I treated Swallow to a pair of brand new ropes – you rely on ropes so much when you're cruising at it was about time Swallow had some decent ones. I bought two 10m long, 12mm diameter hempex ropes from cheapropes.co.uk
BW key
Well, CRT key. This is used to open Canal and River Trust facilities, like water points and Elsan stations (for emptying your toilet). You also need them to operate surprise elements like the vertical lifting bridge and three swing bridges on this stretch of the Rochdale Canal.
Obviously. There are places where you can stop and fill up along the canal but I don't know of any round here. I'm not saying where I got myself 25 litres for this short journey but it was hand-delivered and nice and cheap :)
Other bits and bobs
Stern gland grease – explained here. Eric had kindly left me a pot so I cleaned it up and labelled it :)
Washing up liquid – I've had my share of disasters while cruising and sometimes you end up getting diesel in the canal. Not good. Sprinkling washing up liquid over the top helps to break it down so it's less harmful to canal-life.
A map. It's hard to get lost when you're following the canal, but it's exciting to track your progress on a map and tick off locks as you go. I do have a really good map of the northern canals somewhere, but for this journey I'll just be looking at this on my phone.
Canal Plan AC is this awesome old-school website where you can plan journeys and find out about all the locks and other points of interest on your route.
Gas lamp. Swallow does have 12v lighting in the ceiling throughout the boat, but it's far cosier to have a little lamp and some candles. I got this little camping gas lamp from Todmorden flea market for a few quid and it gives off loads of light. I also have plenty of candles for extra pretty lighting too – it's amazing how much difference they make.
Pre-cruising jobs
Clean and empty toilet. Because clean empty toilets are the best and stopping to empty your loo a few hours after setting off would be a bit sad.
Fully-charged batteries. Swallow's two leisure batteries and one starter battery are charged as the engine runs (like on a car) but it still takes a big boost to get started for the first time in ages. I borrowed Kevin's awesome charger and left it in over night to ensure everything was fully-powered.
A full water tank. Actually I didn't fill mine because Emma's hose is now in Manchester. But it's huge and pretty full already and will certainly last the journey.
Stock up on gas, wood, coal etc. I don't want to have to find a place to buy these things, Swallow is going to need to carry all of the fuel I need to cook and heat my home for the next few days. That's not much, but it's good to get stocked up anyway. I've already got a full 13kg bottle of gas, and spent a lot of Sunday carrying the piles of waste wood that had built up around my mooring up to Hugh's workshop where he chopped it all up for me.


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Grant Lee is a former Level 3 Carpentry Apprentice who studied at East Kent College's Folkestone Campus.
Grant Lee must be one of the most experienced Contracts Managers in the construction industry for his age. At just 23-years-old, as thousands of students the same age are graduating from university, Grant already has some nine years' experience working in industry.
But unlike many of his peers who have been saddled with thousands of pounds of debt, Grant has been earning money from an early age and following progression now receives an excellent salary.
At the tender age of 15 his school, Brockhill Park Performing Arts Academy in Saltwood, enrolled him on a Junior Apprentice Scheme at Brighter Homes in Folkestone as he was studying for his GCSE's. The apprenticeship allowed him to go to school four days a week while gaining work experience at Brighter Homes one day a week.
Grant said: "I knew that I wanted to be a carpenter so it was an ideal opportunity to gain an insight into the business. It introduced me to the work ethic early on and enabled me to get used to the camaraderie with the guys on site – that can sometimes be a little overwhelming for youngsters who are not used to it!"
Once he left school, Grant continued as an apprentice at Brighter Homes, also attending East Kent College's Folkestone Campus to further improve his skillset. It allowed him to learn his trade both through his College studies and the practical experience gained out on site. Grant remained at the College for an extra year and became a foreman at work.
Following his time with East Kent College he achieved an HNC in construction management, graduating last year at a ceremony in Canterbury Cathedral – along with all the other university graduates.
He said: "I have thoroughly enjoyed the mixture of work placement and college study over the years and I am delighted with what I have achieved. Not only am I the Contracts Manager but I also do estimating, surveying and act as a project manager.
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CERCA incorporates the vital, and growing, research programs in cosmology and astrophysics in the Departments of Astronomy and Physics at CWRU, along with educational and outreach activities conducted collaboratively between scientists at CWRU and at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History's Shafran Planetarium.
The 24th International Symposium on Particle, Strings, and Cosmology will take place in the physics department at Case Western Reserve University. On June 4-8 we will host this prestigious conference with many world-experts in the field of particle physics and cosmology.


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Added protection for the unexpected
Whether it happens at work or elsewhere, an accident that costs you a limb, your eyesight – or even your life – can permanently change your family's finances. Protect your family from the unforeseen with accidental death or accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
What is accidental death insurance?
Accidental death insurance provides a payment in the event that you or a covered family member experience a fatal accident.
What is AD&D insurance?
AD&D insurance includes coverage for fatal and nonfatal accidents involving dismemberment or loss of eyesight, hearing or other key functions.
Some policies do not require you to answer questions about your health when enrolling and others allow you to enroll in coverage for your dependents, too.
With most policies, benefits are paid in addition to life insurance or other coverage you may have and surviving beneficiaries may use the money however they wish.
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1. Crash!
Despite quick emergency response to the crash scene, Jenny's husband Tom does not survive his car accident.
2. The arrangements.
Unfortunately, Jenny and Tom have not made any end-of-life prearrangements. Jenny is forced to make quick decisions about Tom's funeral.
3. The aftermath.
In the following months, bills begin arriving from first responders, the hospital, funeral home, cemetery and others.
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Because Tom had accidental death insurance, Jenny receives a cash payout and uses it to help pay the mounting bills.
What accidental death and AD&D insurance covers
Both accidental death and AD&D insurance cover loss of life resulting from a covered accident. Additionally, AD&D insurance can provide coverage for some or all of the following conditions resulting from an accident:
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1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control.
2. M. Owings, and L.J Kozak., National Center for Health. "Ambulatory and Inpatient Procedures in the United States."
3. K. Ziegler‐Graham, E.J. MacKenzie, P.L. Ephraim, T.G. Travison and R. Brookmeyer. "Estimating the Prevalence of Limb Loss in the United States: 2005 to 2050."


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Electronic Mail – eMail – E-Mail
Back in the day it was telemarketing. Your phone would ring and a bright and chipper voice would pitch you on a product or service to get a response. The telephone can still be used effectively to your clients and prospects that have given you permission, but the phone is more intrusive than an E-Mail.
Power of E-Mail
An E-mail offers great ways for someone to explore more about your offer or learn about you on their schedule. The best method is to build a list of people that want to receive information from you that they value. You consistently send out content with a sales path available for them to take, but not intrusive. Your E-mail list must be double opt-in to conform with the CAN-SPAM Act. That can be done with the right software and an Opt-In form on your web site.
If you're not building a list now, you should start. Start farming emails from your contacts, clients and prospects and put them on a list. Use a spread sheet at first to gather all of your info, that way it can be imported into a system easily later on.
What To Send
Create a file to drop in ideas for your newsletter. Content from vendors, trade journals, and interesting things you read should be stored for quick retrieval to speed up the creation process. Just save in a folder on your computer or shove papers, articles and brochures into a file folder. Then when you "take the time" to put together a newsletter it will go quickly.
Best Practices
There are programs available to help you create attractive E-mails and send them in such a way that you don't get marked as a spammer. Don't use Outlook or Outlook Express or your web email to send to a list. You need professional software and service to make sure your message gets delivered. Programs like Constant Contact are available to make the process simple and has scheduling tools built in to plan delivery. More sophisticated programs like Aweber offer "auto responders" that allow you to set up a complete sales process and convert more customers.
Building A Sales Machine
Using Aweber, we can build a selling machine for you! We set up a series of E-Mails that are tried and tested to convert prospects into paying customers. We start with a simple free offer and then when they take that bait, we guide them through an ascension series that truly works!
If you are serious about building your list and delivering your message to grow your business, you owe it to your business to start building your list!
Studies show that E-mail marketing produces a $44 to $1 return on investment on average. Can you afford to miss out?
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If you have questions and need help setting up your campaign, give me a call or send over a message and I'd be happy to work with you.


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By Bill Sones and Rich Sones, PhD
Q. Humans are pretty much the only animal to have hair that grows continuously for many years yet also suffers the indignity of going bald. What else can be said of our tangled relationship with hair?
A. Our entire body, except for the palms of our hands and soles of our feet, is covered with hair, about five million follicles, or about the same as chimps and other primates, says John Murray in his book "How To Be Human," as excerpted in "New Scientist" magazine. Terminal hair grows on the scalp, eyebrows and eyelashes; vellus hair is found everywhere else, so wispy and short as to be almost invisible. Hair follicles go through stages of growth and dormancy, with the growing stage controlled by hormones: Short, fine leg hairs grow for about two months, armpit hair for six months, and head hair non-stop for six years or more. As for pubic hair, adult humans have thicker hair around their genitals than do most primates.
So why have humans evolved such a variety of hair types? The leading theory is that "when our bipedal ancestors moved out of the forests and onto the searing heat of the savannah, they needed to keep their bodies cool while also sheltering their big brains from the sun." In fact, genetic evidence shows our ancestors became hairless around 1.7 million years ago on the savannah.
But "we may also have lost body hair to improve our ability to identify others and to make communication easier, or to resist disease, since fur is a prime habitat for parasites," or for sexual selection: "The least hairy of our ancestors were considered the most attractive and so produced more offspring." Perhaps sexual selection also explains our head hair, since most people find healthy, well-groomed hair attractive, signaling social and sexual status.
Q. Antibiotics are "the crown jewel of life-saving medicines," stepping in when the body's immune system is unable to fight off harmful bacteria. Approximately what percentage of antibiotics sold in the U.S. is actually used to treat sick people? A. 20% B. 40% C. 60% D. 80%
A. Surprisingly, the answer is 20% (A), according to the 2017 Annual Report of the Center for Science in the Public Interest. "Roughly 80% of antibiotics are used in cattle, chickens and pigs, mostly to promote faster growth and prevent diseases that are rampant in filthy, overcrowded factory farms."
The World Health Organization and major health and medical groups have called for better management of antibiotics in animal husbandry to avoid proliferation of deadly antibiotic-resistant "super germs."
Q. Do animals need a brain to sleep?
A. Apparently not, according to Mariah Quintanilla in "Science News" magazine. Caltech researchers ("Current Biology") found that upside-down jellyfish-–animals without a central nervous system and brain-–pass three critical sleep-qualifying tests: (1) they become less active at night, pulsing about one-third less often than during the day; (2) they are less responsive at night; and (3) if their sleep period is interrupted by squirts of water, for example, they are more sluggish the following day, suggesting they require sleep to thrive.
Jellyfish are cnidarians, an ancient animal lineage that evolved at least 600 million years ago. "The finding raises new questions about when-–and why-–sleep evolved. … it suggests that sleep is one of the most basic requirements of animal life. And unlike in humans, where sleep has been linked to such brain functions as retaining memories, the same can't be said of the role of sleep in jellyfish."
Q. "How an unassuming bird changed the world as we know it," read the "Science" magazine heading. What is the bird, and how did it get this reputation?
A. According to Andrew Lawler's book, "Why Did the Chicken Cross the World?," as reviewed by Greger Larson, "chickens are everywhere and are inextricably linked to the emergence and maintenance of human civilization." Largely descended from the red jungle fowl, domestic chickens number 20 billion worldwide, "more than the combined total of cats, dogs, pigs, cows and rats." There are at least three chickens for every human, and "Americans now consume four times as much chicken as they did 60 years ago," with current harvesting of the birds "only 47 days after birth—-23 days earlier than chickens raised in 1950 and 2.6 pounds heavier."
Historically, says Larson, "chickens played a major role in initiating and sustaining the economic independence of both slaves and women in 19th-century America," since white male farmers had little regard for the "lowly" bird, permitting both groups to raise flocks and sell eggs and meat. More recently, chicken eggs have been critical in the development of vaccines to prevent flu pandemics.
Even the English language shows evidence of chicken infiltration: "We are cocky and hen-pecked, and we brood and crow. We walk on eggshells, hatch ideas, rule the roost, fly the coop, get our hackles up, consider our place in the pecking order, appear cockeyed, and run around like chickens with our heads cut off," to name a few.
Q. Among the people living in Mongolia, a group known as the burkitshi have taken on the role of eagle-hunters--with a twist. Do you know what it is?
A. For the traditional nomadic clan of the Khazakh minority, the eagles aren't the prey but rather "the hunting rifles," says Dan Lewis on his "Now I Know" web site, drawing on the "New Yorker" magazine. The burkitshi capture the eagles when the birds are only about four years old, old enough to know how to hunt but young enough to adapt to human company. Only females are used, since they are larger, with eight-foot wingspans, and are fierce hunters. The eagle-hunters then domesticate and train the birds to hunt foxes and other small animals for the clan. Many of the hunters, in fact, spoke of loving the eagles almost like their own children. Adds Lewis, "The birds, which often live to about the age of 30, are released back into the wild after ten or so years of service."
Q. Practitioners of meditation sing its praises, citing its origins around 1500 B.C.E. in ancient India and its benefits for both body and mind. What does modern science have to say about it?
A. It seems that different types of meditation have distinct effects on the brain, reports "New Scientist" magazine. Researcher Tania Singer and colleagues at Germany's Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences looked at the effects of three meditation techniques on more than 300 volunteers over nine months: mindfulness meditation, a second focusing on compassion and emotional connection with a partner, and a third asking people to think about issues from different points of view. "MRI scans taken after each three-month course showed that parts of the cortex involved in the specific skills that were trained grew thicker in comparison with scans of a control group. For example, mindfulness increased the thickness of the prefrontal cortex and parietal lobes, which are linked to attention control." Tests of the relevant skills showed definite improvement ("Science Advances").
Perhaps, suggests the magazine, meditation courses like exercise regimes might be designed to focus on particular weaknesses.


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The Hometown Get Down, is an annual music and arts festival. Our main purpose of The Hometown Get Down is to help families in crisis through promoting the arts.
Event proceeds as always will go to benefit: The Bernie House.
The Bernie House is a transitional housing program for families fleeing domestic violence. It's clear mission is:
"providing a safe home without violence for families in crisis." To learn more please visit www.theberniehouse.org
Please join us The WEEKEND of September 22 & 23, 2017 as we party with a purpose!
LIVE MUSIC, ART, FOOD, DRINK, CAMPING and MORE.
This is an ALL AGES EVENT! Children 12 and under are FREE!
Advanced ticket price (until 8/21/17)
1 Day $35, 2 Days is $50 includes camping.
Ticket price (after 8/21/17)
1 Day $45, 2 Days is $75 includes camping.
All TICKETs PURCHASED ONLINE WILL BE READY FOR PICK UP AT FRONT ENTRANCE ON EVENT DAYs.
Valid ID will be required to pick up event tickets.
Please visit website for event details www.hometowngetdown.org
Advance ticket sales begin June 15th, 2017.
Your Get Down features sets from….
The Mantras x 2 (featuring a tribute set to The Beastie Boys)
Electric Love Machine
Broccoli Samurai
Nappy Riddem
The Dirty Grass Players
Mountain Ride
Of Tomorrow
Squaring the Circle
Drop Electric
Revelator Hill
Ashleigh Chevalier
Ginada' Pinata
Mindy Miller & the Chrome Tears
Bat's Dynamic Merger
Surprise Attack
Austin Litz (Solo Acoustic Set)
Mindy MIller (Solo Acoustic Set)
C.J. Oswald (Solo Acoustic Set)
Stefan Edwards
Mike Candela (formerly Mister F and DZD)
Chris Compton (Solo Acoustic Set)
Lydia Silva
RSVP & Invite your friends on Facebook:
Buy Tix & get full info here:
On September 9th, the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH) will proudly present the 202 Arts and Music Festival, a vibrant, family-friendly festival that celebrates DC through visual arts, performance art, and interactive cultural experiences. With over eleven hours of continuous activities on multiple stages, we anticipate attendance of 10,000 residents and visitors enjoying this multi-faceted event.
Arrested Development
Fort Knox Five
Nappy Riddem
Rare Essence
Black Alley
The Jogo Project
Elena & Los Fulanos
List of Performing Acts
Eli Lev
Handsome Hound
Wild the Waters
One Common Unity
Trifilio Tango Trio
Tom Kitchen
Sweet Yonder
DC Shorts
Lauren White
Vava United School of Samba
Rimi Basu
Nana Malaya
I Love Dance
Vijai Nathan
Batalá Washington, DC
DJ Lance
DJ D-MAC & Associates
The Welders
Footworks Percussive Dance Ensemble
Howard "KingFish" Franklin
Vera Oyé Yaa- Anna & Drummer
Participating Plein Air Artists
Kellie Cox
Bernard Dellario
Sally Kauffman
Nihal Kececi
Judy Gilbert Levey
Barry D. Lindley
Shelley Lowenstein
JoEllen Murphy
Jean Schwartz
Roderick Turner
Elaine S. Wilson
Rose Frederick
Kankouran West African Dancer and Drummers
Da Originalz
National Hand Dance Association
M Street Yoga
Film Screening and Lectures
DC Shorts
*Please note that artists and schedule subject to change.
Tickets are free to the public and are now available online via www.dcarts.dc.gov or by calling 202-734-5613
RSVP & Invite friends on Facebook:
July 28-30th
Lignum, VA
We proudly invite you to Mustafa Akbar's 18th annual Mustock music and community festival. This 3 day festival is held on the spacious gardenesque ancestral land of Lignum VA; providing the perfect location for this multi day open air gathering. The musical talent and line up is comprised of local and internationally performed artists (featuring Nappy Riddem, Empresarios, Diaspora Blac, Adwela & Uprising, Bredren Sound System, Mateo Monk, Ras Lidj & Deep Band, Champion Sound System and others). Musically this festival is thoroughly blended offering something for everyone to enjoy. The essence of Mustock is peace and positivity, community and culture; we invite you to come experience the vibes with us.
Mustock is a family friendly event. We encourage you to bring your whole tribe and let your friends know as well. This festival facilitates camping, RV and is both BYOB/BYOG (that is BRING YOUR OWN BEER & BRING YOUY OWN GRILL). We want you to make a full day or entire weekend of Mustock so be our guest. We only ask that you do not bring your animals as at this point do not allow pets. In addition we will have a bonfire during the weekend which will provide the perfect backdrop to a beautiful evening. We hope you will save the dates and spread the word about this one of a kind festival. We have a great weekend planned for you. Hope to see you there Sincerely, Mustafa Akbar
Performing Live:
NAPPY RIDDEM (Reggae/Funk/Soul) https://www.facebook.com/
Empresarios (Reggaeton/Latin Funk) https://www.facebook.com/
Raul (Blues/Rock) https://www.facebook.com/
Sol Roots (Blues) https://www.facebook.com/
Adwela (Reggae) https://www.facebook.com/
+ support by Champion Sound (Reggae) – Heidi (Soul/Jazz) – Adam (Hip Hop/Funk/Soul) – Diaspora Blac (Dancehall) Mateo Monk – Pierre Reynolds (House)
RSVP & Invite Friends on Facebook
Friday – Single Day (Free Parking) $15
Saturday – Single Day (Free Parking) $25
Sunday – Single Day (Free Parking) $25
3 Day Festival Pass With Camping (Free Parking) $50
Early Bird Weekend Pass (Sale Ends June 4th 10PM EST) $45
RV Pass (No Hookup) $100
BYOB – BOYG (Bring Your Own Beer/Grill) – No Pets
Entertainment Timeline – Performances Times:
Friday July 28th 6pm until
Saturday July 29th 1pm until
Sunday July 30th 1pm until
Monday July 31th 10am
2307 Batna Rd
Lignum, VA 22726
Jamily Productions presents
Saturday July 22nd, 2017
$10 Advance Tickets / $12 Day of Show
18 & Up To Enter
7pm Doors / 9pm Show
RSVP & Invite friends on Facebook here.
Buy $10 Advance Tickets here.
The Nappy Riddem T-shirt & RDGLDGRN ticket bundle is a special sale for Our DMV family.
For the sale price of $30 ($45 value) you will receive a Nappy Riddem Smokers Tee and 1 general admission ticket to RDGLDGRN, Dizzie Wright, and Nappy Riddem,at the Fillmore Silver Spring May 13th.
Items will be available for pick-up day of show at the Fillmore.
Ticket only option is $20.
Sale ends Thursday May 11th at midnight
Please include:Full Name, Telephone, Size, and Male/Female with purchase
Available in:
Ladies S,M,L
Mens S,M,L,XL,2XL


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Category Archives: Crime & Policing
Clamping Law Remains Unenforced Due to Lack of Resources
A varitation of this story was covered by the Sunday Independent from 8th January 2017. It can be read here: http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/cowboy-clampers-face-a-cap-on-fees-19-months-later-35349596.html
The Vehicle Clamping Act was passed into law almost two years ago but it is still yet to be implemented and enforced. The Act was intended to curb the predatory practices of "cowboy clamping" which saw people stung for excessive fees after minor parking infringements. Continue Reading →
Cautious Welcome of Additional Gardai Follow Emergency Dáil Debate
I welcome these additional resources for the county. This was just one issue I raised in the Dáil last week during an emergency debate on Garda coverage in Kildare North. At the time I highlighted with the Minister that we are lowest in terms of Garda numbers per head of population and call for an immediate increase in numbers.
While the additional recruits are very welcome a step change is needed to adequately resource our county. Reactionary management of man power in Kildare North is not good enough. We need consistent growth in our emergency service numbers. I will continue to press the Government to lobby for better Garda numbers in the county.
To read my full Dáil debate please click here.
With A.G.S.I General Secretary outside Government Buildings
I was delighted to lend my support to members of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (A.G.S.I) outside Government Buildings recently. In particular it was great to meet up with General Secretary and Eadestown resident John Jacob to listen to concerns of members.
Steps need to be taken to ensure members of our Garda are provided with better paying conditions to ensure they are adequately compensated for the demanding and brave work they do on a daily basis. I look forward to working with General Secretary Jacob and other members of the association to progress this matter
Policy Priorities
Here are some of my main policy priorities I would pursue if elected to Dáil Éireann. I've been outspoken on these issues over the years, however, there is only a limited amount I can achieve as a local community activist and county councillor. Most of these issues need to be addressed at national level.
Kick starting investment in infrastructure
While critical infrastructural projects like the Sallins bypass and M7 widening to 3 lanes are continually stalled, costing commuters valuable time and communities frustration through traffic delays, a voice at national level is needed to secure funding. If elected I will continually put forward the case for these projects until we see work underway.
Policing & crime prevention
Over the years I have worked with local groups setting up text alerts and community clinics in the wake of Garda station closures, however, the fact remains that Kildare now has the lowest number of Gardaí per capita of any county in Ireland, and absolutely no community Gardaí at all, and this can be tackled only at national level.
Local services
When I raised the scandal that many estates not taken in charge were not receiving local services, despite being levied with the full property tax, the reality was that only national legislation can address this – and the many other unfair aspects of the local property tax system.
Housing crisis
The housing crisis is obvious at every clinic I hold as so many people struggle to find a place to call home. Yet Kildare County Council can only build houses if the government provides funding, and so far it is all just talk from Ministers. This country always had a strong social housing policy under previous governments, however, in recent years we've gone backwards on this serious issue.
Investment & job creation
Despite the critical importance of inward investment and attracting employers, across all of County Kildare we received just a single IDA visit in 2014, almost the lowest in the country. This must change if we are to create new jobs in Co. Kildare. I will support and pursue investment and job creation initiatives and try my best to ensure that Kildare isn't lagging behind as the economy grows.
Public transport
As a commuter myself and as spokesperson for the Naas and Sallins Rail Users Group, I am a long standing advocate for better train and bus services. I believe we must invest to ensure our public transport and motorways can handle capacity as the economy recovers.


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Iconic Princess Cut Diamond Dress Ring
This was a commissioned dress ring. The image features diamonds specific to the individual's request.
18ct White Gold handmade Diamond Dress Ring. Features five princess cut diamonds individually bezel set on the diamond running through the centre. A band of thread and grain set round brilliant cut diamonds run either side of the larger diamonds.
- Princess Cut Diamonds = 1.19ct
- Colour: G
- Clarity: VS
- Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds = 0.36ct
- Colour: F
- Clarity: VS


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February 4, 2010 --Raja Krishnamoorthi, a Democratic candidate for Illinois comptroller, is conceding defeat to his opponent. Because the race was close, the former deputy state treasurer did not concede to State Representative David Miller Tuesday night.
After the final tally showed Miller leading by more than 8,000 votes, Krishnamoorthi called it quits.
Miller will face Republican Judy Baar Topinka in November. The comptroller post was left open after Democrat Dan Hynes chose to run for governor.


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