Stream of Consciousness
Building Bridges: Supporting Children with Autism
A Disclaimer: This story is a fictionalized and anonymized account inspired by my experiences and insights. Any resemblance to specific individuals is purely coincidental, and details have been altered to protect privacy.
By Shakira Millar2 years ago in Humans
Connecting with Your Inner Wisdom: A Meditation to Shape Your Tomorrow
Preparing for the Meditation Tomorrow. Find somewhere comfortable where your body can feel supported. Whether it be sitting in a chair, lying on a bed, or just lying on the floor somewhere, you won't be disturbed. It's important that you don't drive, cook, or use any machinery while listening to this tomorrow recording. Turn off or disconnect phones and tell your family members or others that you live with that you're going to take time to relax and ask them not to disturb you. Once you're in your quiet place and have this time set aside, get yourself comfortable making sure your arms and legs are uncrossed and supported. Sitting either erect in your chair, with your head supported on your shoulders, or making sure your head is comfortably supported by the chair, bed or floor. You might choose to close your eyes, or simply look slightly downwards and allow your eyes to become unfocused.
By Azar Dawood2 years ago in Humans
How to Shift Your Mindset and Stop Fear of the Evil Eye
Recently, there has been much banter and controversy on social networks over this concept called Evil Eye, as if this thing exists and that some people's bad vibes or bad wishes have so much to do with our lives. Without much empirical research or scientific evidence being put forward on its basis, opinions widely vary on this aspect of life. I believe that the concept of the evil eye is based on cultural and superstitious thinking, that is, those who feel envious of your success or inner light may wish you harm or cast curses, which can eventually bring about misfortune or a decline in the blessings already in your life.
By Hridya Sharma2 years ago in Humans
Two Sides of the Same Coin: Anxiety and Depression Uncovered
Uneasiness and depressive clutters are among the most common psychiatric sicknesses; they are profoundly comorbid with each other, and together they are considered to have a place to the broader category of internalizing disarranges. Based on insights from the Substance Mishandle and Mental Wellbeing Administrations Organization, the 12-month predominance of major depressive clutter in 2017 was evaluated to be 7.1% for grown-ups and 13.3% for youths (1). Information for uneasiness disarranges are less current, but in 2001–2003, their 12-month predominance was evaluated to be 19.1% in grown-ups, and 2001–2004 information evaluated that the lifetime predominance in teenagers was 31.9% (2, 3). Both uneasiness and depressive clutters are more predominant in ladies, with an inexact 2:1 proportion in ladies compared with men amid women’s regenerative a long time (1, 2).
By Shams Says2 years ago in Humans
What Is The Root of All Happiness and Suffering?
In life, it’s easy to point fingers at external circumstances when things go wrong. We blame our jobs, relationships, the economy, or even our past experiences for our struggles. But what if the root of all our suffering—and even our joy—lies much closer to home? What if it’s not the world around us, but rather the very thoughts and attitudes that we cultivate within ourselves that determine the course of our lives?
By Fly with James2 years ago in Humans
Bunch Exercises for a Local Area Feel: The Force of Wellness Through Association.
The Ascent of Gathering Exercises Bunch exercises have developed from basic high-impact exercise classes to dynamic, different wellness encounters that take care of different interests and wellness levels. Whether it's the extreme focus challenge of CrossFit, the cadenced energy of Zumba, or the perseverance-building force of twist cycling, these classes share a consistent idea: a local area-situated vibe that changes practice into a common excursion.
By Shahanaz Akther2 years ago in Humans
Silent Night, Working Night
Charley slumped behind the doorman’s desk, his head resting against a fist as he stared at the blinking security monitors. Christmas Eve. The time of year when the lobby should’ve been bustling with residents carrying gifts, visitors buzzing in for family dinners, and the faint hum of holiday music filling the air.
By The Kind Quill2 years ago in Humans
Emptiness and Cultural Decay
In the opening line of “The Hollow Men,” the speaker makes a strange and unsettling announcement: he’s part of a group of “hollow” people. Moreover, he lives in a landscape which is itself “hollow.” As the poem proceeds, however, it becomes clear that the speaker’s hollowness is not strictly literal. Instead, it serves as an extended metaphor for the decay of European society and culture.
By Shams Says2 years ago in Humans
The Most Hated Figure in Major League Baseball. Content Warning.
When you think of who the most despised player in Major League Baseball history was, which name comes to mind? Roger Clemens? Barry Bonds? Jose Canseco? This former MLB player that I'll be talking about in this story is a name that you may or may not be familiar with. He's former Atlanta Braves relief pitcher John Rocker. Rocker was born on October 17, 1974, meaning that as of 2024, he's 50 years old. He played for four different teams: the aforementioned Braves, the Cleveland Indians (now Guardians), Texas Rangers, and Tampa Bay Devil Rays (now known as simply the Tampa Bay Rays).
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 2 years ago in Humans
