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The Crack Where the Light Gets In
Disclaimer: As I refer to quantum physics in the following story, I make no claim to have a strong understanding of the concepts. I simply share my perspective based on my somewhat intuitive interpretation of what I have read about it.
By Suzy Jacobson Cherry3 years ago in Longevity
Sunrise & Sensations
Starting the day with a light jog plays a huge role in awakening your soul and charging your energy level. So, here I was in a pink tracksuit with my hair pinned back from my face, tiptoeing into the room beside the kitchen. I switched on the light but turned it dim. Pushing back the curtains, I saw it was still dark outside - the sun had yet to rise.
By Staringale3 years ago in Longevity
Ditch The Age Angst. Embrace Its Power And Potential Instead
I was once asked if I "knew any elderly people who had tried new things and become very successful at them". As I am always championing being older, having enjoyed it since I was 50, I guess that person saw the question as an appropriate one.
By Elaine Sihera 3 years ago in Longevity
Unlocking the Power of the Mind: The Surprising Influence of Nontraditional Placebos on Sleep and Performance
In the realm of medicine, the placebo effect is often associated with nonactive drugs that mimic the effects of active ones. However, recent studies have delved into the realm of psychological placebos, revealing their surprising impact on physiology. This phenomenon extends beyond conscious behavior changes, reaching into the domain of unconscious shifts prompted by unconventional placebos. One intriguing application of this concept lies in the arena of sleep.
By S M Shakil Ahmed3 years ago in Longevity
The Backyard Meditation
The seeping rays of sunlight bathed my room in a golden hue. My eyes twitched as the sun-rays fell on my eyelids, coaxing me from my deep slumber. Rubbing my eyes, I opened them to see the beauty of nature that had just illuminated my room. Pushing back the comforter and stretching my arms, I slipped my feet into the warm, cozy slippers and padded across the floor to the closet to get ready.
By Staringale3 years ago in Longevity
Siblings Shenanigans & Babysitting Dilemma
The grandfather clock on the wall was showing 2:00 pm. The quiet and stillness in the air that used to make the sound of 'dong' echo in the room was absent. Today, the atmosphere in the house was lively and there was mischievous anticipation hanging in the air.
By Staringale3 years ago in Longevity
Mother is my support
Ami was suddenly attacked by an unknown disease, she was suffering from severe pain day and night Things like witchcraft and amulets etc. are becoming a scourge in our society. People are ruining their lives by getting caught in the clutches of these evil practitioners. No one in our house has ever imagined amulets etc. Nor did we believe in such things. But the events that happened to our family and the way we saw our house turned from a model of heaven into a center of suffering, have made us think a lot. And it seems that the dark-hearted people of the black ops world are and are resorting to these dirty tactics to destroy homes. Mother loved her brother's daughters more than us daughters. Love gave more importance to them than their time. But these same brothers of Ami along with their daughters took Ami's life. The story is very long and sad but I will narrate it briefly so that with me Don't cry after reading this story of mine. My parents got my brothers married because we sisters were much younger than our brothers. We sisters and mother Abu respected our sisters-in-law a lot. Even luxury and every little wish was fulfilled. The act would be covered. Every mistake and wrong thing would be forgiven. Ami Abu would scold us in front of them and sometimes they would get more angry that they are sisters-in-law, obey them. Do whatever work you want. We sisters did all their work with a clean heart and mind. When they had children, all of us in the family were very happy that there was a lot of joy in the house. Later she fell ill and became so ill that she was confined to bed. We didn't know if this amulet thread was a witchcraft. When the people of the neighborhood came to our house to ask about my mother's condition, they would say, ``The amulet has fallen on my sister.'' But we still did not believe that we were not familiar with these things. For 5 years, we kept taking mother to the same doctors in cold, heat, rain and sun. We treated mother one by one day and night. Mother's health would deteriorate when she came to meet him. Uncle's daughter's relationship was forcibly fixed with her brother. The uncle did something to the mother that the mother, who was able to walk a little, then remained bedridden. Whenever the women of the neighborhood came to ask about the condition of the mother and then she said the same thing, son, your mother has become an amulet. Ami stopped eating and drinking and cried to give me food. They gave nothing but porridge to Ami. The journey of Ami's illness continued like this. After that, my uncle made amulets on us sisters and we got sick. Well, the journey of our illness continued like this and is still going on. We were talking about our brothers' children. Loved. We respected and loved our brothers more than ourselves. But they started filling the ears of our brothers that we should not be given what we got in the house. Although whatever came to the house, they would give more and first to their children. Then the brothers would start fighting with us and take their rights. Mother's health would deteriorate and she would have to be taken to the doctor. Mom used to tell us to be quiet. We almost kept her word for ten years that to be quiet is to be patient. But the brothers kept the whole house on their heads. For ten years there were fights day and night. But still we did not say anything so that the brothers would not get angry. Then after some time, our Abu was subjected to a severe treatment. Abu was given amulets, but Allah had given him life and Abu was saved. However, similar amulets were also performed on uncle and aunt. Chachi suffered from disability and is currently admitted in a hospital in Lahore. Then after three years, a plan was made to kill Ami. Although Ami Abu never wished any harm, never hurt anyone. Ami suddenly fell ill with an unknown disease. She was in agony every moment. She was dying inside. And one day she left all of us and went to meet the real creator. I wrote the story very short because I told you at the beginning that if the story was long and tear-jerking, I would have cried myself while narrating and you would have cried while reading it. That's why I I thought the story should be kept short. I only request you to pray for my mother so that she finds peace in her grave. May Allah grant her a high place in Jannat al-Firdous. Amen.
By Umar Farid 3 years ago in Longevity
Pillow-Comforts & Dinner Suprises
Just relaxing amid the fluffy pillows with a book in hand, the cool, crisp air was flowing in through the open window, causing me to feel a chill. Putting the book down, I got up, padding on the marble floor with naked feet resulting in a chill travelling across my spine. Closing the windows, I pushed forward the curtains. Skipping back to the comfort of the pillows, I popped in and returned to my reading. Tossing and turning, I was able to complete my topic for study, which was definitely not pleasant anymore. I lost my comfortable position in the pillows when I got up to close the windows, and now no matter how much I turn and toss, I wasn't able to get it back, but thankfully I was done studying for today.
By Staringale3 years ago in Longevity
