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Letting Go: How Detachment Can Help You Heal Toxic Relationships
Letting Go: How Detachment Can Help You Heal Toxic Relationships Many individuals in the self-help and dating advice community often emphasize the importance of independence, but there is a disconnect between societal norms and scientific evidence. Building strong emotional connections with others has been shown to result in increased levels of happiness, success, and overall well-being in individuals' lives. Some individuals offer self-help and dating advice and believe in the importance of being independent, but there is a disconnect between societal norms and scientific research. Building strong emotional connections with others has been shown to increase happiness, effectiveness, and overall stability in life.
By Hridya Sharma2 years ago in Humans
Embers of Fellowship: Unveiling the Heart of Our GatheringsOpening:. AI-Generated.
As twilight painted the sky in hues of lavender and gold, Emily stood at the edge of her backyard, a soft smile playing on her lips. Before her, nestled amidst a circle of friends, a gentle flame flickered in a portable fire pit. Its warmth embraced them, just as it had become the heart of their gatherings.
By Alex Nguyen2 years ago in Humans
"PEACE ROSE OF TIME". Content Warning.
This article is not all about me. It is written for other folks going through this decade of division. This is a response to July 4, 2024, to a person I hold close to my heart. I write this with honesty and expression of the reality of life. We live in a reality of the good, the bad, and the ugly. We do not live with constant glee and do not worry about being happy or a series of continuous balloon birthday parties. Life is full of different people, diverse cultures, different beliefs, different personalities.
By Vicki Lawana Trusselli 2 years ago in Humans
Personality versus Outward Appearances
Some of you may be wondering why I chose to use an artistic depiction of a tire swing to coincide with an article that is on the topic of human superficiality. I think I'll explain it like a parable. The tire swing is not your typical swing found at most parks. There have been many man-made swings, but the standard swing is not meant to spin and is designed in most cases for one person to sit on. The tire swing is unique because not only is it an upcycle (saving the planet from tires dumped at the bottom of the ocean or rivers) it also can carry two children, swing back and forth, and spin for delirious enjoyment. I think of the tire swing the way I think of how people can sometimes get bent out of shape regarding how people look. Some care nothing about it, while others care too much about it. Most lack a good balance. When someone isn't by standard definition of "attractive" or "beautiful" they are often described as having a great personality, to soften the judgements of those who have not met the person before and introduce them as desirable regardless. Let's say a standard swing is the normal definition of "attractive" or "beautiful", and the tire swing has a great personality. Now you understand the connection.
By Shanon Angermeyer Norman2 years ago in Humans
The Horrors of Extremism: A Tragic Execution in Mosul
In 2015, the world was once again reminded of the brutalities inflicted by ISIS when a man in Mosul, Iraq, was publicly executed by being thrown from a tall building. His crime, as alleged by the extremist group, was homosexuality. This tragic event not only highlighted the ruthless measures ISIS employed to enforce their strict interpretation of Islamic law but also brought into stark relief the group's campaign against what they termed "sexual deviance."
By Deji Akomolafe2 years ago in Humans
We are 6 months into 2024 and I haven’t achieved all my goals yet.
We are 6 months into 2024 and I haven’t achieved all my goals yet. Let’s be true to ourselves, this is the stance of millions worldwide. We all have made our New Year resolutions and have faltered in our discourse of being consistent and true about it. To be consistent in your stance, you need clarity and focus on what you are headed towards, when the head is lost in aimless directions of what should be, we lose our sight of what we are and where we should be headed. In absolute honesty, I too was directionless in the first 6 months of my existence in 2024. To give you more insight into my journey here is my account of the first half of 2024-
By Hridya Sharma2 years ago in Humans
Addressing Homophobia in the Baseball Community
As Pride Month nears to a close, I wanted to discuss something that I found not only disturbing, but disappointing. 29 of the Major League Baseball teams had celebrated Pride Night at their ballparks every year, but there's one team that currently doesn't and that is the Texas Rangers. Yes, you heard that right. The defending World Series Champions have yet to promote something like this. In the over 50 years that the Rangers have been in Texas, it's sad that this has remained an issue. According to a recent article from NBC5 DFW, MLB Diversity Officer Billy Bean, who came out as gay after his playing career concluded, stated that a Pride Night would take place at Globe Life Field at some point, which is the current home of the Rangers and the site of next month's All-Star Game. As an owner of a MLB team, you can't say that you welcome everyone at baseball games and exclude a certain group of people. It doesn't work that way, it's hypocritical, and you don't practice what you preach. You can't also say that there's events for everyone at Globe Life Field and the organization supports all causes in one breath and exclude a group of people the next. Again, it doesn't work that way. If you want to have an inclusive baseball community, then you have to apply and extend that towards everyone and that includes LGBTQ+ people.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 2 years ago in Humans
International Yoga Day Cultivating Mindfulness for Inner Peace and Balance
Observed annually on June 21st, International Yoga Day is a significant global celebration that shines a spotlight on the traditional practice of yoga and its wide-ranging advantages for the body, mind, and spirit. Originating in ancient India, yoga has become a widely embraced holistic approach to enhancing mental and physical well-being on a worldwide scale. In the following discussion, we will delve into the importance of International Yoga Day and examine the positive effects that yoga can have on mental health. To establish harmony between the body, mind, and spirit, yoga is a comprehensive system that incorporates physical postures (asanas), controlled breathing techniques (pranayama), meditation, and ethical principles. Yoga's very name, which signifies the harmonious unification of diverse elements within an individual, means union. Positive social relationships are a common outcome of individual yoga practice, and offering affordable or complementary classes to those with limited financial means allows more people to experience the benefits of inner peace and physical wellness.
By Hridya Sharma2 years ago in Humans
