Here is something I wrote for my Grandmother's funeral, the most incredible woman I have known. I was lucky enough to have in my life for many years and she will be missed dearly by all that knew her
This document provides guidance on cross-cultural understanding when working with diverse cultures like China, the Middle East, and Africa. It discusses general rules like respecting local customs and avoiding judgment. It differentiates between universal, cultural, and personal aspects of culture. It also distinguishes between visible and invisible cultural influences and how the invisible shapes the visible. Specific advice is given for conducting business in the Middle East and China, emphasizing relationship building, respect, generosity, and patience.
This document discusses cross-cultural communication and dealing with cultural conflicts in the workplace. It addresses how culture shapes our identities and how misunderstandings can arise from differing cultural norms between people. The document provides strategies for reducing uncertainty when communicating with strangers from different cultures, such as passively observing, actively seeking information, or directly interacting with them. It also discusses how to resolve conflicts that arise from cultural differences and ways to prevent discrimination in the workplace.
Indian culture has a history spanning over 4,500 years. It is characterized by diverse greetings across its regions, over 100 languages spoken, and several major religions practiced including Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, Buddhism, and Jainism. Traditional Indian food emphasizes vegetarian and lacto-vegetarian diets. The culture is also defined by colorful, annual festivals that vary depending on the religion but often celebrate historical victories of good over evil.
This presentation was given by Environics Research Group (www.environics.ca) Environics Analytics (www.environicsanalytics.ca) and Maple Diversity (www.maplediversity.ca) at the Direct Marketing Breakfast Seminar August 2013
This document discusses communicating across cultures. It notes the importance of intercultural communication due to globalization and multicultural workforces. It describes culture as a complex, learned system that is both visible and invisible, combining values, traits, and customs. Cultures are inherently logical yet dynamic and change over time. Prototypes represent general characteristics of cultures that may change based on new information. Key dimensions of culture discussed are context, communication style, individualism, and time orientation. The document provides tips for improving intercultural communication such as avoiding ethnocentrism, bridging cultural gaps through empathy and patience, and adapting to different communication norms.
Plan estratégico 2023-2025 de OsakidetzaIrekia - EJGV
Este Plan Estratégico de Osakidetza se elabora desde de la experiencia y las enseñanzas recogidas en los periodos estratégicos previos de Osakidetza, y lo aprendido tras la crisis sanitaria debido a la pandemia ocurrida entre los años 2020 y 2022.
El lema elegido para este nuevo plan estratégico es RELANZAR OSAKIDETZA HACIA EL FUTURO. Esto significa que, aprendiendo de la experiencia recogida, Osakidetza afronta el futuro con una estrategia capaz de dar respuesta a su PROPÓSITO de Osakidetza que no es otro que: “Prestar atención sanitaria a la población vasca, de una manera integral, desde la promoción de la salud, así como desde la prevención y la atención a la enfermedad buscando los mejores resultados en salud”.
Baisakhi is an ancient harvest festival celebrated by Sikhs in Punjab to commemorate the establishment of the Khalsa order in 1699. It is celebrated by Sikhs worldwide and involves thanking farmers for their harvests and paying respects at Golden Temples and Gurdwaras in Punjab, Haryana, and other locations like Kuala Lumpur. The festival concludes with prayers.
Europe has diverse geography due to its location between Asia and Africa. It contains many peninsulas and mountain ranges that divide the continent. The Alps and Pyrenees form natural borders, while rivers like the Danube flow through multiple countries. Europe's climate varies significantly from polar in the north to Mediterranean in the south. Overall, Europe's unique geography and location have shaped its development over the past 200 million years.
This document provides guidance on cross-cultural understanding when working with diverse cultures like China, the Middle East, and Africa. It discusses general rules like respecting local customs and avoiding judgment. It differentiates between universal, cultural, and personal aspects of culture. It also distinguishes between visible and invisible cultural influences and how the invisible shapes the visible. Specific advice is given for conducting business in the Middle East and China, emphasizing relationship building, respect, generosity, and patience.
This document discusses cross-cultural communication and dealing with cultural conflicts in the workplace. It addresses how culture shapes our identities and how misunderstandings can arise from differing cultural norms between people. The document provides strategies for reducing uncertainty when communicating with strangers from different cultures, such as passively observing, actively seeking information, or directly interacting with them. It also discusses how to resolve conflicts that arise from cultural differences and ways to prevent discrimination in the workplace.
Indian culture has a history spanning over 4,500 years. It is characterized by diverse greetings across its regions, over 100 languages spoken, and several major religions practiced including Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, Buddhism, and Jainism. Traditional Indian food emphasizes vegetarian and lacto-vegetarian diets. The culture is also defined by colorful, annual festivals that vary depending on the religion but often celebrate historical victories of good over evil.
This presentation was given by Environics Research Group (www.environics.ca) Environics Analytics (www.environicsanalytics.ca) and Maple Diversity (www.maplediversity.ca) at the Direct Marketing Breakfast Seminar August 2013
This document discusses communicating across cultures. It notes the importance of intercultural communication due to globalization and multicultural workforces. It describes culture as a complex, learned system that is both visible and invisible, combining values, traits, and customs. Cultures are inherently logical yet dynamic and change over time. Prototypes represent general characteristics of cultures that may change based on new information. Key dimensions of culture discussed are context, communication style, individualism, and time orientation. The document provides tips for improving intercultural communication such as avoiding ethnocentrism, bridging cultural gaps through empathy and patience, and adapting to different communication norms.
Plan estratégico 2023-2025 de OsakidetzaIrekia - EJGV
Este Plan Estratégico de Osakidetza se elabora desde de la experiencia y las enseñanzas recogidas en los periodos estratégicos previos de Osakidetza, y lo aprendido tras la crisis sanitaria debido a la pandemia ocurrida entre los años 2020 y 2022.
El lema elegido para este nuevo plan estratégico es RELANZAR OSAKIDETZA HACIA EL FUTURO. Esto significa que, aprendiendo de la experiencia recogida, Osakidetza afronta el futuro con una estrategia capaz de dar respuesta a su PROPÓSITO de Osakidetza que no es otro que: “Prestar atención sanitaria a la población vasca, de una manera integral, desde la promoción de la salud, así como desde la prevención y la atención a la enfermedad buscando los mejores resultados en salud”.
Baisakhi is an ancient harvest festival celebrated by Sikhs in Punjab to commemorate the establishment of the Khalsa order in 1699. It is celebrated by Sikhs worldwide and involves thanking farmers for their harvests and paying respects at Golden Temples and Gurdwaras in Punjab, Haryana, and other locations like Kuala Lumpur. The festival concludes with prayers.
Europe has diverse geography due to its location between Asia and Africa. It contains many peninsulas and mountain ranges that divide the continent. The Alps and Pyrenees form natural borders, while rivers like the Danube flow through multiple countries. Europe's climate varies significantly from polar in the north to Mediterranean in the south. Overall, Europe's unique geography and location have shaped its development over the past 200 million years.
This study examined the relationship between social stress, as measured by fecal glucocorticoid metabolite (FGM) levels, reproductive success, and social rank in wild female yellow-bellied marmots over nine years. The researchers found that lower-ranking females had higher FGM levels and smaller litters compared to higher-ranking females. Additionally, females in larger colonies and those with higher body mass the previous year were more likely to reproduce and have larger litters, while more predators in an area and being younger decreased reproduction chances. Overall, increased social stress from factors like rank was associated with reduced reproductive success in female marmots.
El documento habla sobre la interoperabilidad entre sistemas, la cual permite la conexión y funcionamiento conjunto de ordenadores de manera compatible. Aunque no siempre es posible debido a diferentes sistemas operativos y arquitecturas, los esfuerzos de estandarización están mejorando la interoperabilidad. La interoperabilidad semántica se enfoca en asegurar que la información intercambiada sea entendida por aplicaciones no diseñadas inicialmente para eso, mientras que la interoperabilidad técnica aborda problemas de intercomunicación entre sistemas heterogé
This document provides draft designs and pages for a proposed social media site called EYE. It includes draft sketches of a sign-in page and homepage. Final designed pages shown include the sign-in, profile, homepage, fashion, and music pages. The pages include features for users to create an account, view and post content, see profiles of other users, and read news and updates within specific categories like fashion and music. Advertisements are also included to generate revenue for the free social media site.
This document provides an overview of the internal educational program (IEP) of the Vanderbilt University Division of Trauma, Emergency Surgery and Surgical Critical Care. The goal of the IEP is to explore topics related to trauma care from pre-hospital care to injury prevention. The program will outline the full continuum of care provided to trauma patients. It then introduces the trauma team members and multidisciplinary liaisons that will be involved in the educational sessions. The overall goal is to continuously improve trauma patient care and reduce injuries in the local region.
Este documento narra la historia de cómo un duende llamado Fernando ayudó a transformar un colegio mejorando el bienestar de los estudiantes y el medio ambiente. Fernando convenció a los estudiantes y maestros de prohibir las tecnologías, limpiar el colegio, plantar un huerto ecológico y enfocarse en actividades al aire libre y la naturaleza. Gracias a los esfuerzos de Fernando y la comunidad escolar, el colegio floreció con alegría, magia e ilusión renovadas.
Gas hydrates are ice-like solids formed when gas molecules like methane are trapped within molecular cages of water molecules under certain pressures and temperatures. They commonly form on the seafloor below 500 meters. Formation can also occur in pipelines and wells under static conditions if the temperature and pressure allow. Common methods to control hydrate formation include heating, decreasing pressure, dehydration, inhibition using chemicals like methanol or salts, or using kinetic inhibitors to delay formation. Thermodynamic inhibitors shift the hydrate formation curve to lower temperatures.
This document outlines 8 different roles that teachers can take on in the classroom: controller, organizer, participant, assessor, prompter, resource, tutor, and observer. As a controller, the teacher is in charge and directs all student attention and activity. As an organizer, the teacher plans activities and provides instructions. As a participant, the teacher joins activities without directing. As an assessor, the teacher provides feedback and grades. As a prompter, the teacher motivates students. As a resource, the teacher answers student questions. As a tutor, the teacher works closely with small groups or individuals. As an observer, the teacher monitors learning and makes adjustments. Teachers should be able to switch between these roles as appropriate for
1) The document is a proposal for a print-based pop music magazine titled "E". It will feature an interview with Paloma Faith on the front cover and double page spread of the first issue.
2) The target audience is 15-30 year olds, especially females, and it will be released monthly to provide a higher quality of information and keep audiences interested with different content about music and artists each month.
3) Photoshop will be used to construct the magazine pages to make the images and design look professional and glossy.
This document summarizes a presentation on radial feeder protection concepts. It discusses the components of a radial feeder distribution system and protective schemes to avoid malfunctions. It then describes the setup of a radial feeder protection panel that students can use to learn fundamentals of protection. Electromechanical relays, wiring diagrams, and photos of the physical panel are shown. The conclusion discusses how faults can be protected against and how the hands-on project helps students understand basic protection terminology.
The document outlines a plan for an advertising campaign featuring print-based advertisements to promote a music festival. The festival will be sponsored by EXCLUSIVE magazine and feature good music, opportunities to meet people and have a good experience. The aims are to create a poster and flyer informing people of the date, location and lineup. The target audience is people seeking to explore new music and escape their daily lives between ages 17-54 of all genders from socioeconomic classes that can afford it. The campaign message is "Live for the Music" to appeal to people's love of music and encourage loyalty. The advertisements will use bright colors reflecting the positive mood and feature a mix of genres to appeal to more people.
The document discusses the experience and qualifications of an individual for a technical specialist role supporting an enterprise learning management system. They have 10 years of experience in eLearning/IT roles, including managing applications and systems for over 10,000 staff and 40,000 students. They are ITIL certified and have extensive experience in application support, project management, and working with third-party vendors.
This research report studies the economic impact that Cyber Security attacks have on
society as a whole. The aim of this analysis is to examine the negative and positive
impact of these compromises on multiple entities. Our descriptive analysis focuses on
individuals, private and public organizations, costs, revenues, innovations, and jobs to
determine if proliferations of these attacks are either, negative or positive. Although this
paper draws upon the economic factors as result of cyber-attacks, it looks at the outlay
in its historical context of capital expenditures to private and public organizations due to
the increased number of compromises and factors of this paradigm helping to fuel the
growth of innovations or spawn a new industry as a whole
This document analyzes the economic impacts of cyber attacks on entities worldwide. It examines both the negative and positive impacts on individuals, organizations, costs, revenues, innovations, and jobs. While cyber attacks impose costs on targeted entities, they may also spur growth in cybersecurity and related industries. The paper aims to determine whether the overall economic effects of cyber attacks are more positive or negative. It reviews literature on defining cyber attacks and security, the history of attacks, and methods for analyzing economic impacts through cost-benefit analysis.
This research report studies the economic impact that Cyber Security attacks have on society as a whole. The aim of this analysis is to examine the negative and positive impact of these compromises on multiple entities. Our descriptive analysis focuses on individuals, private and public organizations, costs, revenues, innovations, and jobs to determine if proliferation's of these attacks are either, negative or positive. Although this
paper draws upon the economic factors as result of cyber-attacks, it looks at the outlay in its historical context of capital expenditures to private and public organizations due to the increased number of compromises and factors of this paradigm helping to fuel the growth of innovations or spawn a new industry as a whole.
A Look into the Evolution of Digital Signage, Contemporary Terms Describing its Various Networks, Core technologies that Form the Basic Industry Infrastructure, Impact on Specific Industries and the Emergence of New Technologies that Synergistically Complement the platform
The Significance of IT Security Management & Risk AssessmentBradley Susser
The Significance of IT Security Management & Risk Assessment
An overview of IT Security Management, which is comprised of standards, policies, plans, and procedures as well as risk assessment and the various techniques and approaches to minimize an organization’s financial impact due to the exploitation of numerous organizational assets.
How to Effectively Manage IT Project Risks Bradley Susser
The document discusses common reasons why IT projects fail and how to effectively manage project risks. It begins with a brief history of project management and discusses early contributors like Taylor and Gantt. It then reviews literature on project failure rates. Common reasons for failure include unclear requirements, lack of stakeholder involvement, unrealistic budgets and schedules, and not following proven methodologies. The document advocates applying the six processes of project risk management and COSO's enterprise risk management framework to improve success rates.
The Evolution of VoIP-A look into how VoIP has proliferated into the global d...Bradley Susser
This paper doesn’t dispute the fact that customers will continue to benefit significantly from VoIP as
quality of service has improved while costs have continued to come down considerably rather our
objective is to focus more on the viability of providers that encompass this sector of the market. We
aim to first describe how VoIP has proliferated into the global dominant platform it is today, the
infrastructure and definition of VoIP, VoIP’s classification schemes, the growth of technologies
leveraging the VoIP platform while disrupting traditional carriers business models, covering the topic of
VoIP security, explaining the different regulatory frameworks around the globe and finally concluding
with an opinion on the competitive landscape.
2nd issue of Volume 15. A magazine in urdu language mainly based on spiritual treatment and learning. Many topics on ISLAM, SUFISM, SOCIAL PROBLEMS, SELF HELP, PSYCHOLOGY, HEALTH, SPIRITUAL TREATMENT, Ruqya etc.A very useful magazine for everyone.
This study examined the relationship between social stress, as measured by fecal glucocorticoid metabolite (FGM) levels, reproductive success, and social rank in wild female yellow-bellied marmots over nine years. The researchers found that lower-ranking females had higher FGM levels and smaller litters compared to higher-ranking females. Additionally, females in larger colonies and those with higher body mass the previous year were more likely to reproduce and have larger litters, while more predators in an area and being younger decreased reproduction chances. Overall, increased social stress from factors like rank was associated with reduced reproductive success in female marmots.
El documento habla sobre la interoperabilidad entre sistemas, la cual permite la conexión y funcionamiento conjunto de ordenadores de manera compatible. Aunque no siempre es posible debido a diferentes sistemas operativos y arquitecturas, los esfuerzos de estandarización están mejorando la interoperabilidad. La interoperabilidad semántica se enfoca en asegurar que la información intercambiada sea entendida por aplicaciones no diseñadas inicialmente para eso, mientras que la interoperabilidad técnica aborda problemas de intercomunicación entre sistemas heterogé
This document provides draft designs and pages for a proposed social media site called EYE. It includes draft sketches of a sign-in page and homepage. Final designed pages shown include the sign-in, profile, homepage, fashion, and music pages. The pages include features for users to create an account, view and post content, see profiles of other users, and read news and updates within specific categories like fashion and music. Advertisements are also included to generate revenue for the free social media site.
This document provides an overview of the internal educational program (IEP) of the Vanderbilt University Division of Trauma, Emergency Surgery and Surgical Critical Care. The goal of the IEP is to explore topics related to trauma care from pre-hospital care to injury prevention. The program will outline the full continuum of care provided to trauma patients. It then introduces the trauma team members and multidisciplinary liaisons that will be involved in the educational sessions. The overall goal is to continuously improve trauma patient care and reduce injuries in the local region.
Este documento narra la historia de cómo un duende llamado Fernando ayudó a transformar un colegio mejorando el bienestar de los estudiantes y el medio ambiente. Fernando convenció a los estudiantes y maestros de prohibir las tecnologías, limpiar el colegio, plantar un huerto ecológico y enfocarse en actividades al aire libre y la naturaleza. Gracias a los esfuerzos de Fernando y la comunidad escolar, el colegio floreció con alegría, magia e ilusión renovadas.
Gas hydrates are ice-like solids formed when gas molecules like methane are trapped within molecular cages of water molecules under certain pressures and temperatures. They commonly form on the seafloor below 500 meters. Formation can also occur in pipelines and wells under static conditions if the temperature and pressure allow. Common methods to control hydrate formation include heating, decreasing pressure, dehydration, inhibition using chemicals like methanol or salts, or using kinetic inhibitors to delay formation. Thermodynamic inhibitors shift the hydrate formation curve to lower temperatures.
This document outlines 8 different roles that teachers can take on in the classroom: controller, organizer, participant, assessor, prompter, resource, tutor, and observer. As a controller, the teacher is in charge and directs all student attention and activity. As an organizer, the teacher plans activities and provides instructions. As a participant, the teacher joins activities without directing. As an assessor, the teacher provides feedback and grades. As a prompter, the teacher motivates students. As a resource, the teacher answers student questions. As a tutor, the teacher works closely with small groups or individuals. As an observer, the teacher monitors learning and makes adjustments. Teachers should be able to switch between these roles as appropriate for
1) The document is a proposal for a print-based pop music magazine titled "E". It will feature an interview with Paloma Faith on the front cover and double page spread of the first issue.
2) The target audience is 15-30 year olds, especially females, and it will be released monthly to provide a higher quality of information and keep audiences interested with different content about music and artists each month.
3) Photoshop will be used to construct the magazine pages to make the images and design look professional and glossy.
This document summarizes a presentation on radial feeder protection concepts. It discusses the components of a radial feeder distribution system and protective schemes to avoid malfunctions. It then describes the setup of a radial feeder protection panel that students can use to learn fundamentals of protection. Electromechanical relays, wiring diagrams, and photos of the physical panel are shown. The conclusion discusses how faults can be protected against and how the hands-on project helps students understand basic protection terminology.
The document outlines a plan for an advertising campaign featuring print-based advertisements to promote a music festival. The festival will be sponsored by EXCLUSIVE magazine and feature good music, opportunities to meet people and have a good experience. The aims are to create a poster and flyer informing people of the date, location and lineup. The target audience is people seeking to explore new music and escape their daily lives between ages 17-54 of all genders from socioeconomic classes that can afford it. The campaign message is "Live for the Music" to appeal to people's love of music and encourage loyalty. The advertisements will use bright colors reflecting the positive mood and feature a mix of genres to appeal to more people.
The document discusses the experience and qualifications of an individual for a technical specialist role supporting an enterprise learning management system. They have 10 years of experience in eLearning/IT roles, including managing applications and systems for over 10,000 staff and 40,000 students. They are ITIL certified and have extensive experience in application support, project management, and working with third-party vendors.
This research report studies the economic impact that Cyber Security attacks have on
society as a whole. The aim of this analysis is to examine the negative and positive
impact of these compromises on multiple entities. Our descriptive analysis focuses on
individuals, private and public organizations, costs, revenues, innovations, and jobs to
determine if proliferations of these attacks are either, negative or positive. Although this
paper draws upon the economic factors as result of cyber-attacks, it looks at the outlay
in its historical context of capital expenditures to private and public organizations due to
the increased number of compromises and factors of this paradigm helping to fuel the
growth of innovations or spawn a new industry as a whole
This document analyzes the economic impacts of cyber attacks on entities worldwide. It examines both the negative and positive impacts on individuals, organizations, costs, revenues, innovations, and jobs. While cyber attacks impose costs on targeted entities, they may also spur growth in cybersecurity and related industries. The paper aims to determine whether the overall economic effects of cyber attacks are more positive or negative. It reviews literature on defining cyber attacks and security, the history of attacks, and methods for analyzing economic impacts through cost-benefit analysis.
This research report studies the economic impact that Cyber Security attacks have on society as a whole. The aim of this analysis is to examine the negative and positive impact of these compromises on multiple entities. Our descriptive analysis focuses on individuals, private and public organizations, costs, revenues, innovations, and jobs to determine if proliferation's of these attacks are either, negative or positive. Although this
paper draws upon the economic factors as result of cyber-attacks, it looks at the outlay in its historical context of capital expenditures to private and public organizations due to the increased number of compromises and factors of this paradigm helping to fuel the growth of innovations or spawn a new industry as a whole.
A Look into the Evolution of Digital Signage, Contemporary Terms Describing its Various Networks, Core technologies that Form the Basic Industry Infrastructure, Impact on Specific Industries and the Emergence of New Technologies that Synergistically Complement the platform
The Significance of IT Security Management & Risk AssessmentBradley Susser
The Significance of IT Security Management & Risk Assessment
An overview of IT Security Management, which is comprised of standards, policies, plans, and procedures as well as risk assessment and the various techniques and approaches to minimize an organization’s financial impact due to the exploitation of numerous organizational assets.
How to Effectively Manage IT Project Risks Bradley Susser
The document discusses common reasons why IT projects fail and how to effectively manage project risks. It begins with a brief history of project management and discusses early contributors like Taylor and Gantt. It then reviews literature on project failure rates. Common reasons for failure include unclear requirements, lack of stakeholder involvement, unrealistic budgets and schedules, and not following proven methodologies. The document advocates applying the six processes of project risk management and COSO's enterprise risk management framework to improve success rates.
The Evolution of VoIP-A look into how VoIP has proliferated into the global d...Bradley Susser
This paper doesn’t dispute the fact that customers will continue to benefit significantly from VoIP as
quality of service has improved while costs have continued to come down considerably rather our
objective is to focus more on the viability of providers that encompass this sector of the market. We
aim to first describe how VoIP has proliferated into the global dominant platform it is today, the
infrastructure and definition of VoIP, VoIP’s classification schemes, the growth of technologies
leveraging the VoIP platform while disrupting traditional carriers business models, covering the topic of
VoIP security, explaining the different regulatory frameworks around the globe and finally concluding
with an opinion on the competitive landscape.
2nd issue of Volume 15. A magazine in urdu language mainly based on spiritual treatment and learning. Many topics on ISLAM, SUFISM, SOCIAL PROBLEMS, SELF HELP, PSYCHOLOGY, HEALTH, SPIRITUAL TREATMENT, Ruqya etc.A very useful magazine for everyone.
Sanatan Vastu | Experience Great Living | Vastu ExpertSanatan Vastu
Santan Vastu Provides Vedic astrology courses & Vastu remedies, If you are searching Vastu for home, Vastu for kitchen, Vastu for house, Vastu for Office & Factory. Best Vastu in Bahadurgarh. Best Vastu in Delhi NCR
Astronism, Cosmism and Cosmodeism: the space religions espousing the doctrine...Cometan
This lecture created by Brandon Taylorian (aka Cometan) specially for the CESNUR Conference held Bordeaux in June 2024 provides a brief introduction to the legacy of religious and philosophical thought that Astronism emerges from, namely the discourse on transcension started assuredly by the Cosmists in Russia in the mid-to-late nineteenth century and then carried on and developed by Mordecai Nessyahu in Cosmodeism in the twentieth century. Cometan also then provides some detail on his story in founding Astronism in the early twenty-first century from 2013 along with details on the central Astronist doctrine of transcension. Finally, the lecture concludes with some contributions made by space religions and space philosophy and their influences on various cultural facets in art, literature and film.
Lesson 12 - The Blessed Hope: The Mark of the Christian.pptxCelso Napoleon
Lesson 12 - The Blessed Hope: The Mark of the Christian
SBS – Sunday Bible School
Adult Bible Lessons 2nd quarter 2024 CPAD
MAGAZINE: THE CAREER THAT IS PROPOSED TO US: The Path of Salvation, Holiness and Perseverance to Reach Heaven
Commentator: Pastor Osiel Gomes
Presentation: Missionary Celso Napoleon
Renewed in Grace
Heartfulness Magazine - June 2024 (Volume 9, Issue 6)heartfulness
Dear readers,
This month we continue with more inspiring talks from the Global Spirituality Mahotsav that was held from March 14 to 17, 2024, at Kanha Shanti Vanam.
We hear from Daaji on lifestyle and yoga in honor of International Day of Yoga, June 21, 2024. We also hear from Professor Bhavani Rao, Dean at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, on spirituality in action, the Venerable BhikkuSanghasena on how to be an ambassador for compassion, Dr. Tony Nader on the Maharishi Effect, Swami Mukundananda on the crossroads of modernization, Tejinder Kaur Basra on the purpose of work, the Venerable GesheDorjiDamdul on the psychology of peace, the Rt. Hon. Patricia Scotland, KC, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, on how we are all related, and world-renowned violinist KumareshRajagopalan on the uplifting mysteries of music.
Dr. Prasad Veluthanar shares an Ayurvedic perspective on treating autism, Dr. IchakAdizes helps us navigate disagreements at work, Sravan Banda celebrates World Environment Day by sharing some tips on land restoration, and Sara Bubber tells our children another inspiring story and challenges them with some fun facts and riddles.
Happy reading,
The editors
The Book of Samuel is a book in the Hebrew Bible, found as two books in the Old Testament. The book is part of the Deuteronomistic history, a series of books that constitute a theological history of the Israelites and that aim to explain God's law for Israel under the guidance of the prophets.
The Vulnerabilities of Individuals Born Under Swati Nakshatra.pdfAstroAnuradha
Individuals born under Swati Nakshatra often exhibit a strong sense of independence and adaptability, yet they may also face vulnerabilities such as indecisiveness and a tendency to be easily swayed by external influences. Their quest for balance and harmony can sometimes lead to inner conflict and a lack of assertiveness. To know more visit: astroanuradha.com
Trusting God's Providence | Verse: Romans 8: 28-31JL de Belen
Trusting God's Providence.
Providence - God’s active preservation and care over His creation. God is both the Creator and the Sustainer of all things Heb. 1:2-3; Col. 1:17
-God keep His promises.
-God’s general providence is toward all creation
- All things were made through Him
God’s special providence is toward His children.
We may suffer now, but joy can and will come
God can see what we cannot see
Lucid Dreaming: Understanding the Risks and Benefits
The ability to control one's dreams or for the dreamer to be aware that he or she is dreaming. This process, called lucid dreaming, has some potential risks as well as many fascinating benefits. However, many people are hesitant to try it initially for fear of the potential dangers. This article aims to clarify these concerns by exploring both the risks and benefits of lucid dreaming.
The Benefits of Lucid Dreaming
Lucid dreaming allows a person to take control of their dream world, helping them overcome their fears and eliminate nightmares. This technique is particularly useful for mental health. By taking control of their dreams, individuals can face challenging scenarios in a controlled environment, which can help reduce anxiety and increase self-confidence.
Addressing Common Concerns
Physical Harm in Dreams Lucid dreaming is fundamentally safe. In a lucid dream, everything is a creation of your mind. Therefore, nothing in the dream can physically harm you. Despite the vividness and realness of the dream experience, it remains entirely within your mental landscape, posing no physical danger.
Mental Health Risks Concerns about developing PTSD or other mental illnesses from lucid dreaming are unfounded. As soon as you wake up, it's clear that the events experienced in the dream were not real. On the contrary, lucid dreaming is often seen as a therapeutic tool for conditions like PTSD, as it allows individuals to reframe and manage their thoughts.
Potential Risks of Lucid Dreaming
While generally safe, lucid dreaming does come with a few risks as well:
Mixing Dream Memories with Reality Long-term lucid dreamers might occasionally confuse dream memories with real ones, creating false memories. This issue is rare and preventable by maintaining a dream journal and avoiding lucid dreaming about real-life people or places too frequently.
Escapism Using lucid dreaming to escape reality can be problematic if it interferes with your daily life. While it is sometimes beneficial to escape and relieve the stress of reality, relying on lucid dreaming for happiness can hinder personal growth and productivity.
Feeling Tired After Lucid Dreaming Some people report feeling tired after lucid dreaming. This tiredness is not due to the dreams themselves but often results from not getting enough sleep or using techniques that disrupt sleep patterns. Taking breaks and ensuring adequate sleep can prevent this.
Mental Exhaustion Lucid dreaming can be mentally taxing if practiced excessively without breaks. It’s important to balance lucid dreaming with regular sleep to avoid mental fatigue.
Lucid dreaming is safe and beneficial if done with caution. It has many benefits, such as overcoming fear and improving mental health, and minimal risks. There are many resources and tutorials available for those interested in trying it.
Chandra Dev: Unveiling the Mystery of the Moon GodExotic India
Shining brightly in the sky, some days more than others, the Moon in popular culture is a symbol of love, romance, and beauty. The ancient Hindu texts, however, mention the Moon as an intriguing and powerful being, worshiped by sages as Chandra.
Chandra Dev: Unveiling the Mystery of the Moon God
Grandmothers Eulogy
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“Raeeeee whois it.”She wouldmutterunderherbreadth herfavorite Yiddishwords, uhh
vaysmer,uyygutenyou.”It’syourfavorite grandson Sam.”Imsure of course my grandmotherwould say
the same thingabout Matt, my firstcousinbutit wasstill nice tohear.
“Brad wouldyoulike somethingtoeat.”I lovedmygrandmotherbuthercookingwasprobably
the onlythinglittle tobe desired,somore oftenthannotI declined.
“Come intothe livingroomsowe can sitdownand have a chat,” as my grandmotherraisedher
voice a fewdecibels,whichwasrare andsaid,
“Saaaam lowerthe TV volume.”
I wouldfollowherintothe nextroomasshe wouldwalkeversoslowlyplacingherhands
againstthe wall inorder tohelpguide herintothe livingroom. Asmanypeople are aware my
grandmotherhadretinitispigmintosa,arare hereditarydisease leadingtoretinal degeneration. For
mostpeople thiscouldbe debilitatingandcause the average persontospiral intoa severe state of
depressionbutnotwithmygrandmother.She wouldaskme tohave a seat onthe sofawhile seatedon
herchair nextto the phone incase her children,grandchildrenor anyone forthatmatterwas tryingto
reach outto her.You see my grandmotherwasprobablyone of the mostselflesspeople Iknew. She
was more concernedaboutansweringthe telephone incase anyone needed herasopposedtotaking
care of herownneeds. Thiswasone of manyattributesthatmade up the core of my grandmotherssoul
and hercompassion,love andgenerosityknew nobounds. She wasloving,considerate,nurturing,
supportive, itranthe gamut.
I wouldcall mygrandmotherandshe wouldbe there anytime.Whether itwasteachingme how
to spell,write orjustlendingme herear. She was myChazal whichin Hebrew means,Sage. Although
Chazal isnot a single personbutratheracollective consensusof authoritative opinion forpurposeshere
todayI make use of the word whenreferencingmybeautiful grandmother.
Chazal is an acronymof the Hebrew phrase ChachameinuZichronamLiv'racha,whichmeans
"our sagesof blessedmemory"or"oursages,maytheirmemorybe a blessing." Formyselfmy
grandmothers memorywillalwaysbe ablessing andshe will be engrainedinmymemoryuntil the dayI
die.