The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
This passage invites the tired, worn out, and burned out to come to Jesus to find rest, recover life, and learn to live freely and lightly. It encourages walking and working with Jesus to observe his unforced rhythms of grace and promises he will not burden one with anything heavy or ill-fitting.
This three bedroom, two and a half bathroom home located in Philomath, Oregon is offered at $319,500. It has stunning views from nearly every window and a private, treed backyard. The home features gleaming oak floors, a well-designed kitchen, spacious decks, luxurious bathrooms with new fixtures and tile, and two living areas separated for privacy. The large, partially wooded lot provides a peaceful setting close to nature yet within a short distance of town.
The document summarizes the rules and positions of netball. Netball is a non-contact team sport similar to basketball that is played on an indoor court. There are 7 players on each team assigned to positions: GS, GA, WA, C, WD, GD, and GK. The objective is to pass the ball within the opposition's goal circle and score goals. Rules restrict foot movement and ball holding to ensure passing and team involvement. A game consists of 4 quarters of 15 minutes each.
This document contains a final blessing delivered to a group of people. It encourages them to pause, absorb, and live according to God's will as gifted servants with dreams and visions. The blessing wishes for blue skies, safety even in storms, and clear air, and closes with the group saying "Amen" twice.
This document discusses a person who left their career in Hollywood to enter holy orders. It provides quotes from the person about feeling lonely in Hollywood and not finding ultimate joy in their movie career. The person explains that becoming a priest allows them to be more embedded in and love the world. The document also includes several bible verses and quotes about spiritual disciplines and practices like prayer, generosity, simplicity, and rest.
The document summarizes two prayers from the Bible - Mary's prayer and Hannah's prayer. In Mary's prayer, she praises God for choosing her and doing great things through her, even though she is not important. She says God helps the poor and hungry but sends the rich away empty. In Hannah's prayer, she thanks God for giving her a child after being unable to conceive. She says God controls life and death, makes some poor and others rich, and lifts the needy from ashes while the foundations of the earth belong to him.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
This passage invites the tired, worn out, and burned out to come to Jesus to find rest, recover life, and learn to live freely and lightly. It encourages walking and working with Jesus to observe his unforced rhythms of grace and promises he will not burden one with anything heavy or ill-fitting.
This three bedroom, two and a half bathroom home located in Philomath, Oregon is offered at $319,500. It has stunning views from nearly every window and a private, treed backyard. The home features gleaming oak floors, a well-designed kitchen, spacious decks, luxurious bathrooms with new fixtures and tile, and two living areas separated for privacy. The large, partially wooded lot provides a peaceful setting close to nature yet within a short distance of town.
The document summarizes the rules and positions of netball. Netball is a non-contact team sport similar to basketball that is played on an indoor court. There are 7 players on each team assigned to positions: GS, GA, WA, C, WD, GD, and GK. The objective is to pass the ball within the opposition's goal circle and score goals. Rules restrict foot movement and ball holding to ensure passing and team involvement. A game consists of 4 quarters of 15 minutes each.
This document contains a final blessing delivered to a group of people. It encourages them to pause, absorb, and live according to God's will as gifted servants with dreams and visions. The blessing wishes for blue skies, safety even in storms, and clear air, and closes with the group saying "Amen" twice.
This document discusses a person who left their career in Hollywood to enter holy orders. It provides quotes from the person about feeling lonely in Hollywood and not finding ultimate joy in their movie career. The person explains that becoming a priest allows them to be more embedded in and love the world. The document also includes several bible verses and quotes about spiritual disciplines and practices like prayer, generosity, simplicity, and rest.
The document summarizes two prayers from the Bible - Mary's prayer and Hannah's prayer. In Mary's prayer, she praises God for choosing her and doing great things through her, even though she is not important. She says God helps the poor and hungry but sends the rich away empty. In Hannah's prayer, she thanks God for giving her a child after being unable to conceive. She says God controls life and death, makes some poor and others rich, and lifts the needy from ashes while the foundations of the earth belong to him.
How the Church is Working with Children, Young People & Families@markheybo
The document reports on children, youth, and families work in the diocese over the past few years. It notes the growth of programs like Open the Book in schools, youth cafes run by various organizations, and Prayer Spaces which have seen increasing participation. Recognized projects are highlighted as a best practice model that parishes can adapt locally while having a proven track record. The need to focus on investing in children, young people, and their parents to encourage exploration of faith is also emphasized.
20x20 Youth & Children's Work (Percha Kucha style)@markheybo
This document discusses resources loaned by the Diocese of Norwich including games equipment, Godly Play sets, prayer space items, puppets, and books for all-age worship. It notes that 152 borrowers loaned over 700 such items in a year and that the loans were linked to training and events held by the Diocese of Norwich. The document also lists the number of loans made for specific types of resources.
Revd Geoffrey Studdert Kennedy was a vicar and army chaplain during World War 1 who used his position to passionately support soldiers and criticize the establishment. He went from being a teacher to a vicar in Liverpool before serving as an army chaplain where he bonded with soldiers through jokes, cigarettes, and listening to them. His poems and words criticized the glorification of war and highlighted its brutality, waste, and hardship faced by soldiers. Despite being chaplain to the king, he was a fierce critic who worked tirelessly to help soldiers until his death in 1929.
Percha Kucha presentation on reviewing 2013 in the Diocese of Norwich, Childr...@markheybo
This document discusses various resources and events available from the Diocese of Norwich including networking suppers in three cities, a bread and wine event, and item loans such as games equipment, Godly Play sets, prayer spaces, and puppets. The Diocese of Norwich responds to over 500 enquiries each year and had 152 borrowers and 700 items loaned linked to training and events.
Images for Prayer Slideshow for use in Prayers in Church@markheybo
I used this as our Sunday morning prayers inviting the congregation to quietly pray their own prayers as they watched the images. The slideshow was accompanied by the song 'Wonderful World' by The Innocence Mission.
Action for Prisoners' Families is a national federation that has worked since 1990 to raise awareness of the impact of imprisonment on the families of prisoners. It promotes just treatment of prisoners' families and calls on agencies to respond to the needs of prisoners' children and families. Several examples of best practices in the UK that support families are highlighted, including family support centers and special visits for children. Key facts about the number of children and families impacted by having an incarcerated parent are provided. Quotes from affected family members illustrate the difficulties, stigma, and emotional toll experienced. Maintaining family connections during incarceration is shown to benefit rehabilitation and reduce reoffending.
The document discusses the expectations that visitors have of prison visitors' centers and their staff, including providing a clean, welcoming environment; friendly, approachable staff; refreshments; and the ability to pass messages to inmates. It also outlines the expectations prisons have of visitors' centers, such as properly checking IDs and visit orders and ensuring visits run smoothly. Current issues facing visitors' centers are also examined, such as a lack of funding and resources as well as the importance of family contact in reducing reoffending.
The document discusses the challenges faced by children and families of prisoners. It shares quotes from children of incarcerated parents describing feelings of shame, guilt, and lack of support. Visiting a parent in prison can be an uncomfortable experience for children. Maintaining family connections while imprisoned is important, as prisoners who receive visits are much less likely to reoffend. However, nearly half of prisoners lose contact with family. Strong couple and parent-child relationships before and during imprisonment help promote better resettlement outcomes after release.
This document discusses the impact of parental imprisonment on children and families. It includes quotes from children with parents in prison describing feelings of upset, shame, and lack of privacy and comfort during prison visits. Statistics show that 45% of prisoners lose contact with families during imprisonment, and maintaining family contact reduces recidivism. The document calls for more support for the estimated 150,000 UK children annually affected by parental imprisonment.
This document contains several prayers from various sources on different topics. It includes prayers for guidance, forgiveness, compassion, care for others, peace, the Olympics, financial hardship, uselessness, certainty, strangers, and not worrying. The prayers range from a few sentences to a short paragraph in length and cover personal and global concerns.
St lukes family service sept09 final draft@markheybo
This document summarizes a family church service focused on the theme of humility. The service includes songs, prayers, and readings centered around welcoming others as God welcomes us, confessing wrongs, and living humbly as Jesus modeled through service and obedience. Key passages from Philippians are read that emphasize humbling oneself, putting others first, and living uncorrupted in the world.
This document provides a 4 part message for those attending St. Luke's Church on 01.07.2012. It begins by welcoming those in attendance and encourages them to pause, be still and know God. It then asks those with ears to listen to a message from Matthew. Finally, it tells those in attendance to go and live life to the full, as told in John.
This document provides a 4 part message for those attending St. Luke's Church on 01.07.2012. It begins by welcoming those in attendance and encourages them to pause and be still, knowing God. It then asks those with ears to listen to a message from Matthew. Finally, it tells those in attendance to go and live life to the full, as quoted from John.
This document outlines a creed professing faith in Jesus Christ, who came among humanity as a humble servant. It describes Jesus as the word of God made flesh, who was born of a woman and raised as a refugee. It recounts how Jesus walked alongside people, caring for the poor and oppressed, healing the sick, and providing salvation for all through his life and teachings.
This document contains the text of the Lord's Prayer. The prayer includes requests to hallow God's name, bring God's kingdom to earth, forgive sins as we forgive others, and deliver followers from evil. It closes by acknowledging that the kingdom, power, and glory belong to God forever.
The document contains a message encouraging the recipient to pause, absorb and live according to God's will. It refers to the recipient as God's servants gifted with visions, upon whom God's grace rests. It wishes for the recipient to love and serve the Lord with the strength of the Spirit, and for the peace of Christ and strength of the Holy Spirit to be with them as they are sustained by God's arms.
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
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.
How the Church is Working with Children, Young People & Families@markheybo
The document reports on children, youth, and families work in the diocese over the past few years. It notes the growth of programs like Open the Book in schools, youth cafes run by various organizations, and Prayer Spaces which have seen increasing participation. Recognized projects are highlighted as a best practice model that parishes can adapt locally while having a proven track record. The need to focus on investing in children, young people, and their parents to encourage exploration of faith is also emphasized.
20x20 Youth & Children's Work (Percha Kucha style)@markheybo
This document discusses resources loaned by the Diocese of Norwich including games equipment, Godly Play sets, prayer space items, puppets, and books for all-age worship. It notes that 152 borrowers loaned over 700 such items in a year and that the loans were linked to training and events held by the Diocese of Norwich. The document also lists the number of loans made for specific types of resources.
Revd Geoffrey Studdert Kennedy was a vicar and army chaplain during World War 1 who used his position to passionately support soldiers and criticize the establishment. He went from being a teacher to a vicar in Liverpool before serving as an army chaplain where he bonded with soldiers through jokes, cigarettes, and listening to them. His poems and words criticized the glorification of war and highlighted its brutality, waste, and hardship faced by soldiers. Despite being chaplain to the king, he was a fierce critic who worked tirelessly to help soldiers until his death in 1929.
Percha Kucha presentation on reviewing 2013 in the Diocese of Norwich, Childr...@markheybo
This document discusses various resources and events available from the Diocese of Norwich including networking suppers in three cities, a bread and wine event, and item loans such as games equipment, Godly Play sets, prayer spaces, and puppets. The Diocese of Norwich responds to over 500 enquiries each year and had 152 borrowers and 700 items loaned linked to training and events.
Images for Prayer Slideshow for use in Prayers in Church@markheybo
I used this as our Sunday morning prayers inviting the congregation to quietly pray their own prayers as they watched the images. The slideshow was accompanied by the song 'Wonderful World' by The Innocence Mission.
Action for Prisoners' Families is a national federation that has worked since 1990 to raise awareness of the impact of imprisonment on the families of prisoners. It promotes just treatment of prisoners' families and calls on agencies to respond to the needs of prisoners' children and families. Several examples of best practices in the UK that support families are highlighted, including family support centers and special visits for children. Key facts about the number of children and families impacted by having an incarcerated parent are provided. Quotes from affected family members illustrate the difficulties, stigma, and emotional toll experienced. Maintaining family connections during incarceration is shown to benefit rehabilitation and reduce reoffending.
The document discusses the expectations that visitors have of prison visitors' centers and their staff, including providing a clean, welcoming environment; friendly, approachable staff; refreshments; and the ability to pass messages to inmates. It also outlines the expectations prisons have of visitors' centers, such as properly checking IDs and visit orders and ensuring visits run smoothly. Current issues facing visitors' centers are also examined, such as a lack of funding and resources as well as the importance of family contact in reducing reoffending.
The document discusses the challenges faced by children and families of prisoners. It shares quotes from children of incarcerated parents describing feelings of shame, guilt, and lack of support. Visiting a parent in prison can be an uncomfortable experience for children. Maintaining family connections while imprisoned is important, as prisoners who receive visits are much less likely to reoffend. However, nearly half of prisoners lose contact with family. Strong couple and parent-child relationships before and during imprisonment help promote better resettlement outcomes after release.
This document discusses the impact of parental imprisonment on children and families. It includes quotes from children with parents in prison describing feelings of upset, shame, and lack of privacy and comfort during prison visits. Statistics show that 45% of prisoners lose contact with families during imprisonment, and maintaining family contact reduces recidivism. The document calls for more support for the estimated 150,000 UK children annually affected by parental imprisonment.
This document contains several prayers from various sources on different topics. It includes prayers for guidance, forgiveness, compassion, care for others, peace, the Olympics, financial hardship, uselessness, certainty, strangers, and not worrying. The prayers range from a few sentences to a short paragraph in length and cover personal and global concerns.
St lukes family service sept09 final draft@markheybo
This document summarizes a family church service focused on the theme of humility. The service includes songs, prayers, and readings centered around welcoming others as God welcomes us, confessing wrongs, and living humbly as Jesus modeled through service and obedience. Key passages from Philippians are read that emphasize humbling oneself, putting others first, and living uncorrupted in the world.
This document provides a 4 part message for those attending St. Luke's Church on 01.07.2012. It begins by welcoming those in attendance and encourages them to pause, be still and know God. It then asks those with ears to listen to a message from Matthew. Finally, it tells those in attendance to go and live life to the full, as told in John.
This document provides a 4 part message for those attending St. Luke's Church on 01.07.2012. It begins by welcoming those in attendance and encourages them to pause and be still, knowing God. It then asks those with ears to listen to a message from Matthew. Finally, it tells those in attendance to go and live life to the full, as quoted from John.
This document outlines a creed professing faith in Jesus Christ, who came among humanity as a humble servant. It describes Jesus as the word of God made flesh, who was born of a woman and raised as a refugee. It recounts how Jesus walked alongside people, caring for the poor and oppressed, healing the sick, and providing salvation for all through his life and teachings.
This document contains the text of the Lord's Prayer. The prayer includes requests to hallow God's name, bring God's kingdom to earth, forgive sins as we forgive others, and deliver followers from evil. It closes by acknowledging that the kingdom, power, and glory belong to God forever.
The document contains a message encouraging the recipient to pause, absorb and live according to God's will. It refers to the recipient as God's servants gifted with visions, upon whom God's grace rests. It wishes for the recipient to love and serve the Lord with the strength of the Spirit, and for the peace of Christ and strength of the Holy Spirit to be with them as they are sustained by God's arms.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Lesson 12 - The Blessed Hope: The Mark of the Christian.pptxCelso Napoleon
Lesson 12 - The Blessed Hope: The Mark of the Christian
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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
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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.