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- I Don't Mind Growing Old; I Just Don't Want To Be There When It Happens. - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2016 from Bruce Mulkey"Don't trust anyone over thirty," I arrogantly proclaimed during the Sixties, when I was twenty-something and imagined I was bulletproof and would remain forever young. I'm now more than four decades beyond that imaginary line of demarcation. When I look in the mirror it's clear that I am ...
Views: 1115 - Effervescence to Natural Spirituality and Freedom – Anita Moorjani’s NDE. - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2015 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranPeople fall prey to conditioned responses unknowingly. As a result, their reactions to others become robotic. They can release themselves from this sad state of affairs through transcendence brought about by simple self-awareness towards inner freedom. That would lead to discovering natural ...
Views: 1112 - Fate, Destiny, Karma, Past Lives & Future Lives - Why You Can’t Live Forever - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2007 from Scott & Stephen PetulloA death in the family is always difficult and we feel compassion for those who find themselves in this situation. Our research tells us that we choose our paths (especially the key players and major events) before incarnating. However, when we say "we" we mean our souls. Once we're here on ...
Views: 1100 - The Memory Box - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2009 from Bill McLeodWhen the kid’s mom passed away I had so many emotions rushing through me. Anger, anxiety, fear, concern and sorrow were just a few to mention. I was not at all prepared for her passing. My only concern at the time was what the hell do we do now? I believed that I was mentally prepared for ...
Views: 1098(2 votes) - Illusion of Separation - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Linney ElderThe other day I went exploring in the area that I now live and came across an old burial ground. I don’t think calling it a cemetery or a graveyard would be a good description. There is no signboard, fence, or any manmade pathways, nothing to indicate that this is a place apart from the world ...
Views: 1097(1 vote) - The Near Death Experience and the Universal Connectivity - An Esoteric Revelation - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranParanormal phenomena like the near death experience and the out-of-body experience have brought to light the connectivity of all living beings and the feeling of oneness at their essence. Can we move towards that holistic awareness? Among the many important messages from near death ...
Views: 1097(2 votes) - The Sweetness of the Leaving - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Regina MurphyMany years ago, I fell in love with the movie “Pay It Forward” and the theme song “Calling all Angels” by K.D. Lang which was also the theme song of the TV show “Beauty and the Beast”. I really couldn’t understand the meaning of the words at first and was sure I heard the words wrong. As I ...
Views: 1097(2 votes) - Death Bed Thief - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Julie HallExploitation can raise its ugly head in the midst of unsuspecting situations. Such was the case with the Garvey family (not real name). Mom and Dad Garvey were about the nicest people you'd ever wish to meet. Their three adult children lived nearby; they loved to have all the grandchildren over ...
Views: 1087(1 vote) - Funerals In A Contemporary Version - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2012 from Steve HillA contemporary funeral can come with cremation and green burials. Additionally they can confer with a conventional funeral that accommodates customs and ceremonies of different cultures. There are lots of purposes families go for a contemporary funeral. Some cannot manage to pay for the top ...
Views: 1085 - Grieving for a Dying Friend - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierThe journey of grieving for a dying friend has begun for me. It all began early last month when I heard that my friend Debbie's cancer had returned. Another friend Chris and I went to see her soon after she had a series of tests done. We were startled by how weak Deb had gotten so suddenly. My ...
Views: 1082(1 vote) - A Slow, Impending Death or a Sudden Death? Which is More Difficult to Deal With? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2013 from Dora CarpenterDeath, no matter what the cause, is always unexpected and a shock. I know this, and as a death care professional and grief coach, I teach this. Working over 12 years in the death care industry, I’ve seen the emotions of death and grief. I’ve assisted hundreds of families with prearrangements, ...
Views: 1081(1 vote) - Two Options For Funeral Planning – Cemetery and Burial - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Steve HillIf you are ready for the funeral services then you will be trouble free when some near one passes away in your house. You can concentrate in the mourning affairs rather than thinking of the funeral services. A perfect cemetery must be chosen so that there might not occur any mismanagement during ...
Views: 1081 - Power of Attorney - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2008 from Kenneth VercammenWhat are these powers of attorney? A Power of Attorney is a written document in which a competent adult individual (the "principal") appoints another competent adult individual (the "attorney-in-fact") to act on the principal's behalf. In general, an attorney-in-fact may perform any legal ...
Views: 1078 - The Truth of Reincarnation Can Broaden Our Outlook and Perspectives - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranThe understanding of reincarnation leads to perspectives on many hidden issues of life so that our vision expands. As a result, the outlook on one’s life also expands helping us treat everyone and everything on earth with respect and dignity. It is good to live one’s life on this earth ...
Views: 1071 - Such Great Heights: Epic and Everyday Tragedies - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe tragedy of a plane crash hits me hard. I imagine the free fall, the shock, the finality, the sadness. Returning to my senses, I follow the hunt for the “Black Box,” wanting answers. What happened? Human error, mechanical failure, a flock of birds, a simple twist of fate? We people need to ...
Views: 1067(1 vote) - MID-SPRING LONG-RANGE FORECAST: An Infinite Parade of Births and Deaths - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2015 from joan pancoe“Learn the art of taking your stand on the Truth within. When you live in this Truth, the result is a fusion of the mind and the heart and the end of all fears and sorrows. It is not a dry attainment of mere power or intellectual knowledge. A love which is illumined by the intuitive wisdom of ...
Views: 1060 - Know About Burial Insurance - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2012 from Steve HillDeath is a subject that individuals don't want to speak about, particularly whether it is their own dying. Many of us, especially the more youthful ones, think that it's nonetheless too early-and too morbid-for them to consider demise. As a result of this, only a few people prepare burial ...
Views: 1057 - Advantages Of Green Cemetery - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from Steve HillIt is true that the green cemeteries are growing popular among the people who are planning their own after death service. Besides Australia green cemetery is spread over all over the world. 300 hundred tracts of land that have been developed as green cemeteries in Australia alone. These are all ...
Views: 1056 - What to Do If You Uncover a Secret About Your Deceased Loved One? - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2009 from Louis LaGrandHas someone you trust told you a secret about your deceased loved one that has added immeasurably to your grief? Where you going through his/her papers and found some information about the past that has stunned you? Has evidence of physical or emotional infidelity turned up upon reading old ...
Views: 1051 - Use memories of the person you lost to help you grieve - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2014 from Frank HealyWhen you lose someone to death, the tendency at first is to focus on how bad it is because you will never see them again. However, you can go through the mourning process more quickly when you go through memorabilia of the person and allow yourself to enjoy reminiscing. Read about this and other ...
Views: 1050 - What Do I Say in a Time of Grief? - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Amy LongIn evaluating the needs of the mourning individual, it is helpful to fully grasp the conditions around the death. You will find unbelievable contrasts in the mourning process that depend upon the age of the loved one who died, how the death happened, plus the gender of the one who survived ...
Views: 1045(3 votes) - Common Depression Symptoms to Watch Out For - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Wendy LauA romance gone wrong, a death of a loved one, a disappointment in your endeavours are just a few of the reasons why we become sad. Sadness and grief are normal. It’s just how the body reacts and cope to some of life’s stressors. Typically, most people will heal and then revert back to their ...
Views: 1042(3 votes) - Correlation between Near Death Experiences and Ancient Scriptures - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranIt is interesting to study the correlation between the messages of near death experiences and the pointers from ancient scriptures. Our confidence in the spiritual content of the afterlife experience increases when we find striking parallels between the two. People who go through a near ...
Views: 1040(1 vote) - To Live Is To Heal - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2012 from Gladys Wesley-KennedyDo you believe that to live is to heal? Do you believe that because you are alive; born into a physical body; and bound by the physical laws of this world that you are and were born…unwell? If your answer is “No” to both questions, then you belong to the vast majority of people living today. ...
Views: 1038 - Ronda Rousey: Why Did Ronda Rousey Want To Kill Herself After She Lost To Holly Holm? - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperOn the Ellen DeGeneres show Ronda Rousey opened up about the experience that she had after losing to Holly Holm. During this interview, she said that she wanted to kill herself after the fight. Along with this, she thought she was nothing and that no would care about her anymore. After I saw ...
Views: 1034 - Polamalu Has His Way to Maintain His Car Upholstery - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2011 from linda liTake a spring outing , driving your car, shch a wondefful monment . Of course , your car should be P recommended clean and tidy. The maintainance Cheap Jerseys to your car and the adornment in it is very improtant . The famous NFL player polamalu summarized his ways which he used to care his ...
Views: 1026 - Why have a Nurse Attorney mediate your Elder Care issue? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2012 from Allan BaronAdult children/siblings often find themselves responsible for their parents care. As parents of adult children age or become faced with disabling conditions, many questions inevitably arise including who will manage their finances, who will take care of them physically and should they remain in ...
Views: 1019(1 vote) - Sudden Spouse Death - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Lanky LevyBaby boomers are coming of age. 60 is the magical number, but to a "Boomer", that is really not old, and most can't understand how this age has suddenly made them "old" to society. They are still vibrant, full of life, living and going about their business. But what happens when a spouse ...
Views: 1015 - Mad To Happiness For Grief and Loss - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Louise RouseWe all want to be happy! Mad can sound harsh, but in actuality, feeling upset, in a bad mood, or depression all have roots in being mad. It is nothing to be ashamed of because actually it is normal, as we all have felt mad at one time or another. Most of us will experience a crisis or loss ...
Views: 1014(1 vote) - Passing On: A Father's Enduring Love - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Jelaila StarrMy father was diagnosed with cancer in October, 2008. Up to that time he had been very healthy. Normally energetic and active, he fought the cancer with gusto. Still, the cancer won and my father passed away in the early morning hours of on Sunday, March 8th, less than 6 months later. I had ...
Views: 1014 - An Advance Booking for Healthy Mental Stance at the Last Hour - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranHuman beings don’t think much about their last hour before leaving this planet. If they care for it at all, they give in to some religious promises rather than rely on their own awareness and discovery. There is good scope here for reflections. It is good to reflect on the last hour that ...
Views: 1009 - Don Cornelius: Life, Death and an Opportunity to Learn - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Lateef Terrell WarnickUnless you’ve been living under a rock for the past 4 decades, chances are you’ve at least heard of Soul Train if not Don Cornelius himself. Just as a quick reminder, Don Cornelius is the creator of the Soul Train show. He went from being a local DJ in Chicago to creating one of the longest ...
Views: 1009(1 vote) - Dealing with Death Openly - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2009 from Barbara McDowallA lot of the conversations I am having right now revolve around death and dying. This is of great interest to me because it is a subject near and dear. There is something quite liberating when we explore this subject in more depth. Over the years, I have become increasingly aware of the ...
Views: 1005 - Consciously Embracing Life Before You Die - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from Marc LernerWhen a person faces a challenge they cannot control, like an illness that puts them close to death, they need to learn to focus on the silence beyond their thoughts. We have been conditioned to focus on thinking our entire life, but there isn’t a comforting thought that really prepares us for ...
Views: 1004 - The Challenge of Death and Dying: Letting Go of a Loved One - by Submitted on May 07, 2007 from Julie RedstoneBeloved Ones, the passage into death is not one to be feared, but one that signals the completion of one phase of life so that another can begin. For in truth, there is no such thing as death, only ongoing life for souls in an ever-expanding process of exploration and learning. The journey is ...
Views: 1001 - It’s Okay to Establish a New Relationship with Your Deceased Loved One - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2007 from Louis LaGrandThose mourning the death of a loved one are often told to find closure, let go of the deceased loved one, and go on with their lives. For most, this admonition is tantamount to saying forget about the person. In truth, no one ever forgets the beloved and never wants to since our memories and our ...
Views: 1001 - My coffee break experience - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from rikvin offshoreI really love drinking coffee, and probably coffee is part of my daily life routine. Coffee in the morning and coffee during office breaks. Though it’s usual for my officemates to go to Starbucks and have their coffee break there although I usually prefer to just stay behind our office and just ...
Views: 1001 - Dealing with Dementia: How Home Healthcare Can Help Comfort Your Loved One - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2016 from Anica OaksOne of the biggest challenges children or grandchildren can face in their lives is accepting the fact that their parents or grandparents need medical care that is beyond what they can provide in-home. This is often the case when talking about individuals with dementia. Many have seen home ...
Views: 1000 - Hospice Care: An Option At The End Of Life - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2008 from Sherry NetherlandWe will all do two things in our lives – pay taxes and die. We do the very best we can to plan for our taxes, why don't we do as much to plan for our death? National Hospice Foundation statistics show that Americans are more likely to talk to their kids about drugs and sex than they ...
Views: 997 - "It Was Just Like In The Movies....." (Sept 11th 2001) - by One of the things that struck me forcibly about the events of September 11th 2001 was the terrible resemblance the attacks bore to a Hollywood blockbuster disaster movie. It was quite uncanny......
Desperate terrorists seize passenger airline planes and plunge them into the WTC towers. The ...
Views: 996 - Today My Best Buddy Passed Away - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2009 from Chuck MadereToday my buddy passed away. We met 18 years ago when he hid aside my car that morning. His name was Tom. At least that is what I started calling him as he was unable to speak for himself and I didn’t want to call him hey you. Tom was in a very bad way and was leery of me and anyone. I noticed ...
Views: 994 - Chinese New Year Provides Learning opportunities for Children - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2011 from rongfat chettMany foreigners are very interested in Chinese culture and Chinese language. However, due to different reasons, they can not be able to enjoy the traveling to China to experience the Chinese traditional culture. Even though there are many Community Fair in San Francisco, they can not be able to ...
Views: 993 - Time is an Illusion - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Dorothy LeeThis is the third in a series of eight articles based on The Eight Principles of Inner Peace as channeled by the Light Collective through renowned intuitive Kathryn Harwig. These principles are simple, yet profound, and apply to all beings in the cosmos. The essence of all eight principles is ...
Views: 992 - Visions of Terminal Patients Before Passing Away – A Reassuring Phenomenon - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranIt has been known that some terminal patients report paranormal visions when they are close to passing away. A careful look at those reports can help us receive profound messages regarding what happens at the transition between life and the afterlife. A lot has been published about the ...
Views: 992(1 vote) - In Caring for Loved Ones, Care for Yourself - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2012 from Chris BrinesWhen the news comes, when those words are spoken, your lives are never the same. The words themselves are always different, but their meaning is the same: death is on its way. Your partner in life, the one you love in so many deeply rooted ways, is going to suffer through an illness and ...
Views: 991 - The Psychological Death and The Purity of Aloneness - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2014 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranThe dissolution of the robotic response of the human brain is necessary to understand the hidden aspects of life and the afterlife. Such dissolution can be called the psychological death. It leads to wholesome and holistic living. Ending of the ego can be considered as a matter of ...
Views: 989 - Grief; What Is It? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Linda NusbaumGrief; What Is It? We all hear about grief, it’s something we are trained to know something about, even when we are small. It’s that thing that happens to us when someone dies. That’s grief, the word for that place we must visit when we are suffering a loss. But exactly is it? Or, could ...
Views: 985(2 votes) - Grief Unveiled - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2011 from Natasha N. MackeyWhat do you do when all of a sudden your heart is pierced through with pain? The one you thought you would grow old with is suddenly lying lifeless in your bed. Or the hopes of a child fulfilling their divine call - your legacy - but instead their life is snuffed out like a candle wick. What ...
Views: 978(1 vote) - Releasing Grief - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Adam BenedettoWhen we are faced with the moment of losing something, whether it is a job, a loved one, or a way of being, it can act as a catalyst of reversion, leading us on a path away from ourselves. It is almost as if in order to deal with it we must lose ourselves as well. To be present is harder than ...
Views: 973(2 votes) - The Sorrow at Bereavement – It Can Help Us Understand Our Life and the After-life - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2012 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranMany issues of life can function as our teachers if we adopt an attitude of looking into them with the eagerness to understand what lies beyond the apparent. Reflection on the sorrow at losing a near and dear one can lead to a life of compassion. As we all know, bereavement is indeed a hard ...
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