Humanity
What are the lost books of the Bible
Have you ever wondered what was left out of the Bible? Many books have been excluded from the Bible over the centuries, and this calls into question our understanding of Scripture. In this blog post, we will explore some of the lost books of the Bible – those which were rejected by early Christian communities, or simply forgotten over time. We will look at why these books were excluded and how they could have changed our view on religion had they been included in the Bible. Finally, we will take a look at the impact these lost books can still have today.
By Jeremiah Acquah4 years ago in Confessions
Women's Relationship
Previous research suggests that both jealousy and relationship contingent self-esteem (RCSE) are related to alcohol use and alcohol-related problems. No work, however, has examined these two constructs together as they relate to motives for alcohol use and alcohol-related problems. The current study aims to build upon emerging literature examining different types of jealousy (i.e., emotional, cognitive, and behavioral), relationship quality (i.e., satisfaction, commitment, closeness), RCSE, and alcohol use. More specifically, the current study aimed to examine the associations between RCSE and drinking to cope and RCSE and alcohol-related problems, in the context of the different types of jealousy. Moreover, the current study aimed to assess whether the associations between RCSE, jealousy, and drinking outcomes vary as a function of relationship quality. Two hundred and seventy seven individuals (87% female) at a large southern university participated in the study. They completed measures of RCSE, relationship satisfaction, commitment, closeness, and jealousy as well as alcohol-related outcomes. Using PROCESS, moderated mediational analyses were used to evaluate different types of jealousy as mediators of the association between RCSE and drinking to cope/alcohol-related problems. Further, we aimed to examine whether relationship quality moderated the association between RCSE and jealousy in predicting alcohol-related variables. Results indicated that cognitive jealousy mediated the association between both RCSE and drinking to cope and RCSE and alcohol-related problems. Further, relationship satisfaction, commitment, and closeness were all found to moderate the association between RSCE and cognitive jealousy such that at lower, but not higher levels of satisfaction, commitment, and closeness, cognitive jealousy mediated the association between RCSE and drinking to cope and RCSE and alcohol-related problems
By Ejigbo Kolawole4 years ago in Confessions
How Manifestation Changed my Life
Manifestation is the process of bringing your desires and goals into reality through positive thoughts and actions. This concept has been around for centuries and has been gaining popularity in recent years as people seek to take control of their lives and create the reality they want. In this article, I will discuss how manifestation has changed my life and how it can potentially change yours.
By Paola Sky4 years ago in Confessions
Under the Black Light
If walls could talk I would be the talk of the town. I've supported the flimsy roof of this tiny motel on the rundown side of town for sixty-plus years. This motel has seen many guests come and go. Mostly come. Then, again, most didn't stick around too long after.
By Tina D'Angelo4 years ago in Confessions
Feeling overwhelmed and confused
Today, I am feeling overwhelmed and confused. As a 27-year-old woman, I find myself caught in the middle of two important people in my life - my mother and my husband. I love them both deeply, but lately, their constant disagreements and conflicts have been causing me a lot of stress and pain.
By Mohana Priya4 years ago in Confessions
An idle mind’s tale: A visit from the devil’s workshop
Life seems to be fair until you keep winning I once played a game of chance with some friends where we took turns rolling a die. I was on a roll, and I kept winning every round. My friends were amazed, and I felt like I had the luckiest streak of all time. But, as the game went on, I started to get overconfident. I was so sure of my luck that I made a big bet on the next roll. And, to my surprise, I rolled a one. I lost everything I had won. It was then that I learned that life isn’t always fair, even when you keep winning. Just when you think you have everything under control, something can come along and change everything. It taught me to be humble and to never let success go to my head.
By Omnyspot4 years ago in Confessions
The One Where Monique Takes Up “Running”
I have decided to take up running. Not for fitness, but instead for, get this... "relaxation." So yesterday I laced up my running shoes, threw on my headphones and set off down the road. One foot after the other, the picture of athleticism. I was speed, I was grace, I was hyperventilating? Less than 30 seconds in and I can't get enough air into my lungs. What is going on?! I am running downhill!! Can I really be this unfit?! I stop. "Relax..." Perhaps warming up will make a difference? "Breathe in..." I can't catch my breath! Maybe a different playlist? "Breathe out..." My heart is racing! This is supposed to be RELAXING!! "Inner peace..." New tactic: walk up the hills, "Find your flow..." jog down them. My lunges are on fire! I try breathing through my nose. "Pathetic..." I try breathing through my mouth. "Useless..." This is how I am going to die! "Weak..." In through my nose, out through my mouth. "GO BACK!!" I can see the yard. "Do not STOP until you get there!!" I made it, I didn't stop. "Failure..." I lift weights until my limbs are shaking as penance for my attempt. So much for relaxation.
By Monique Molnar4 years ago in Confessions
Tug-o-war
I don’t know about you, but some people say forty is the new thirty and I’m not sure I’d agree. Forty’s not horrible, but since I’ve turned forty in 2021 I’ve felt like I’m in an ongoing tug-o-war match. On one side is my thirties, pulling me to believe: I’m still young, my skin’s still firm and that I can still hit the hay with my teenagers. On the other side, are my fifties laughing at every little wrinkle, magnifying the hip pain and taunting me to bed by 9:00pm. It’s a real struggle, a constant back and forth, and quite exhausting to be honest.
By Natalie Stover4 years ago in Confessions
Ways To Focused On Your Goals And In your Life
After all, how to focus your pills on your life so that there is no problem going forward. This is a true thing when someone is not able to focus on this goal and his life, then he and his life gets completely ruined.
By Kunal Ravat4 years ago in Confessions
"THE ORGINAL WEDNESDAY ADDAMS"
ACTRESS LISA LORING Lisa Loring is best known for her role as Wednesday Addams in the classic 1960s sitcom The Addams Family, has passed away at the age of 64. Loring's portrayal of Wednesday was iconic and she brought a unique charm to the role that made her an instant fan favorite.
By Aadhavan_104 years ago in Confessions
