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- 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: 1226(1 vote) - 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: 1213(2 votes) - Keeping A Positive Attitude - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 from Ellen GerstA woman was shopping when an adorable little statue caught her eye. It was fun, and she had to have it! Once at home, she examined the purchase more closely and realized it was a metaphor for her life. She had bought a “Woo” doll, and the attached tag read: “The Woo is a benevolent force ...
Views: 1209(5 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: 1205(1 vote) - Funeral Home A Great Advantage - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2012 from Steve HillFuneral homes are a topic that most people do not want to talk about. Alternatively, at some point we will all have to use the services and products of a funeral home. With the recent passing of a family member in my family, I had my first enjoy with funeral homes. i used to be fortunate to ...
Views: 1204 - 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: 1198 - 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: 1193 - 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: 1187(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: 1186(1 vote) - 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: 1181 - 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: 1178(2 votes) - 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: 1178 - 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: 1176 - 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: 1174(1 vote) - Grief, Healing, and Wholeness - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2015 from Janet PfeifferElizabeth Kubler-Ross defined the five stages of grief in her 1969 book, On Death and Dying. Grief is a deeply personal process and each individual experiences it on their own terms. Some may endure all five stages, others only a portion; some progress in a seemingly reasonable period of time, ...
Views: 1172 - 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: 1170 - 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: 1166 - The Loss of the Bereaved - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2012 from Aps SantosCreating the best of Asian art can be done overnight by a pro but consoling the bereaved ones is not an easy challenge. Many people visiting a wake of a familiar face can be in tears but there is too much agony for those who had been around the dead for years, and this we mean not just emotional ...
Views: 1166 - 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: 1162(3 votes) - 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: 1161(1 vote) - 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: 1160(1 vote) - Free Flowing Psychology – A Healthy Way to Meet Turbulent Life - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2017 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranIt is good to observe how we burden ourselves unknowingly due to the habitual neurology. The fear of life and the fear of death arise due to living with that burden. It is possible to drop that burden and live with freedom. Deepening self-awareness and the non-conformist attitude help us in ...
Views: 1156 - 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: 1153 - 10 Ways To Support Someone Who Is Grieving - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Jan TincherHow can we help and support someone who is grieving? Here are ten tips: 1. Call weekly, twice weekly, daily, or weekends, whichever is appropriate. Try to do it at the same time of day. If you call at 6 p.m. (as an example) daily, weekly, or whenever, they know when you will be calling and ...
Views: 1146 - 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: 1146 - 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: 1142 - 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: 1142(1 vote) - 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: 1140(1 vote) - 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: 1136 - 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: 1136 - 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: 1136 - 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: 1135 - 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: 1130(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: 1129 - Dealing with Personal Tragedy - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2017 from Michael MalkushYou have heard it before. Life is short, enjoy each day. Live every day like it is your last. Everything in life can change quickly. In a brief moment your life can be turned upside down. None of us know when we will die or when someone close to us will. This is my story about the ...
Views: 1116 - 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: 1116(3 votes) - 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: 1109 - 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: 1107 - 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: 1107(1 vote) - 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: 1104 - 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: 1102(1 vote) - 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: 1100 - 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: 1100 - How overcoming the fear of death helped me overcome my fear of life. - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2015 from Rikky D. T. MaasWhen my aunt passed away a couple of years ago, I fought the grief and confusion the way I know best: by drowning it in information. I read everything I could find about lungs, oncology, death, and even funerals. In my search for answers I stumbled upon a book by Irvin Yalom called 'Staring at ...
Views: 1097(1 vote) - 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: 1097 - 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: 1088 - 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: 1084 - Sending Presents To Heaven - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2007 from Donna WebsterIt had been six months ago today that ten-year-old Emily’s mom had made her way to Heaven. Emily missed her mom each and every day, but what she was most worried about today is how she can find a way to send her birthday gift to her mom in Heaven. She had two weeks to find the perfect gift and ...
Views: 1081 - 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: 1080 - 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 ...
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