Pondering Many Things....
If you have ever had important information that you know can help people, then you may have run into a situation where this applies.
Tell me what you think about that statement and what it means to you?
Ever had this exact feeling? What situation where you in?
Is it impossible to help someone who is not ready for that help?
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Ever walk into a room and forget why you went into it? I’ve done it!
The best thing to do is blame it on the coffee. Everyone knows you think faster on coffee. You can just say: “I just got a little ahead of myself”.
It might even be true! This tends to happen to me when I am drinking coffee.
I was sitting in a coffee shop recently when I notice that my laptop was running low on battery power. I looked around for an outlet and found one by another table.
I started moving my things, including my backpack over to the new table.
Then, I saw my friends backpack sitting at a nearby table. My mind was blank. I walked over and picked up THAT backpack as if it were mine and starting walking back to my table, where my backpack was clearly visible.
I was completely in another world at the moment, I had no idea what I had just done. Then my friend called out to me and I suddenly was back in reality and VERY embarrassed about taking his girlfriend’s backpack.
That was a very strange moment, I wasn’t even on planet Earth. I have no idea where I went. Nor do I have any idea what I was thinking. I was blank at that moment. Unaware!
This is a true story and it is also a metaphor for human nature. We forget all kinds of stuff.
We certainly don’t remember where we were or who we were before we were born!
How many times a day do we go into forgetful states of mind? We really do. After that incident I started noticing that I do this far more often than I thought I did. Chances are, you do too!
We are so strange as human beings. We cannot remember what we were doing exactly three weeks ago, let alone ten years ago. Yet, we did have those experiences. But, we just cannot remember. Isn’t that strange? We are like a computer that has lost a lot of data files.
All that is relatively ‘normal’. Now, here is the weird part. On top of all of the above, our ability to perceive is seriously limited.
Think about the world around you. We have no idea what is happening just one block away from us. We usually don’t know what is happening next door at the neighbor’s house either. Often times, we are unaware of what is going on in our own house or apartment!
There is so much happening in the world and we are completely clueless. What’s on the airwaves? We don’t know. At best, we can tune into one radio or TV program at a time.
The very nature of being human seriously limits our experience. Without being able to take in all that knowledge about what is around us, we are seriously stunted in our ability to learn from the world we live in.
I read about two girls that were switched at birth by accident at the hospital they were born in. For years, the two families lived only a few miles apart and had absolutely no awareness of each other!
We are so limited. Our human nature is very limited. Is there a way to break free?
I like the book Zhuan Falun, by Li, Hongzhi. It shares a perspective on why we are the way we are that is very interesting and insightful. You can read it online for free at FalunDafa.org
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There appears to be quite a bit of debate about the phenomenon known as ‘global warming’. Does it exist or does it not exist?
As in many great debates there appears to be multiple opinions about the issue. A few years ago, Al Gore won a Nobel Peace Prize for his work (film) on global warming. Yet, many scientists have come out to say there is no evidence of global warming. In fact, the prestigious NASA, with its vast array of intellectual capital and high caliber scientists seems to be saying there is no evidence of it.
Then the scandal broke. A flurry of emails were ‘stolen’ and made public. The emails seemed to indicate that someone or some group of people is trying very hard to make a real scientific case for global warming. The emails seemed to show that they were overreaching the normal parameters of real science to come to their ‘conclusion’ and convince others too.
Some people today are too young to remember, including myself, but it has been said that thirty years ago, we were being told that we were headed for an ice age. Now, suddenly we have been alerted that the polar caps are melting, that sea levels will rise and that there will be resultant disaster – unless we spend a lot of money to fix the problem now.
Those watching the debate say that ‘fixing’ the problem means sending an awful lot of money to third world countries. Meanwhile, some of the bigger industrialized countries talk about curbing their emissions, but do not actually appear to be willing to do so. Seems that those countries are not fully convinced that global warming exists or is a problem. If they were convinced, would they not get busy solving the problem?
There appears to be doubt. For the proponents of the global warming phenomenon, it does appear that providing some very definitive proof would benefit them in getting these ‘hold out’ nations to take action.
I am not taking sides within this article. However, I know that there are many people who are very passionate about their position on global warming. You tell me. Is global warming a real phenomenon or not? Why do you think that it is or is not?
You are invited to comment below
-David
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Not long ago, the clock struck midnight and it is now 2010 where I live. Some places have not quite reached midnight yet, but will soon.
I want to wish everyone a happy New Year. If 2009 was not a good year for you, I hope this one will be a lot better. If 2009 was a good year, I wish you continued happiness for 2010.
Sometime this year I will turn 42 years old. Therefore, I wanted to share a few thoughts about life for anyone who has the chance to read this.
Life is short! It goes by very quickly. I still view the events of twenty years ago as if they were yesterday and I have to remind myself that it really was twenty years ago.
There are many paths that people walk in life. We all live different lives and some of our lives are really, really different than the lives of others.
I remember times of stress. In fact, I count the current period of my life as one of the most stressful ever. Stress can do strange things to people. Your thought process can change. You can find yourself doing and saying things that you would not normally do.
Therefore, my first thoughts would be to remind each person reading this to take time to relax. Get rid of the stress in your life as best you can. One time, I simply let all of my thoughts go through my mind and I just kind of watched them for about 20 minutes. When I got up, I felt 200% better.
Meditation is a very good way to relax and unwind. I have tried several different kinds of meditation in my life. To this day, and in my opinion, the best one has been that of Falun Dafa. There is nothing like it.
As time moves forward, this is my message to a stressed out world: Relax! Take a break from your hard work. Try to keep positive happy thoughts. Negative thinking makes us stress that much more.
There are many problems to solve in this world. Become a great problem solver and you can accomplish much.
I wish you a happy and prosperous 2010.
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It is understandable that the excitement of pregnancy keeps you busy in many ways. A simple word of caution is recommended here: This is an especially important time to look after your dental health.
Actually, some would suggest that this is the time to really pay attention to overall health and well-being. There is an old saying about the number of teeth missing being equal to the number of children a mother gives birth too.
Though certainly not one-hundred percent accurate, there may be a kernel of truth in this. The fact is that women are more likely to develop gum health problems during pregnancy. Hormones have a great role to play in this scenario.
If you are a mother-to-be, pay special attention to your oral health. Do not be content with just brushing and flossing. Consider using a a good oral irrigator.
Another excellent product to consider would be an oxygenated, ph balanced mouthwash. There are many mouthwashes on the market but very few that harness the power of oxygen with a proper pH. The importance of this should not be overlooked.
Chew xylitol gum. Xylitol has been used in Finland since WWII and they have found that the incidence of dental disease is lower as a result. Xylitol is fine for human consumption but keep it away from pets.
Make sure there is someone looking at your gums a little more frequently during pregnancy – just to make sure that problems are not creeping in. As mentioned before, the probability for developing gingivitis / gum disease increases during pregnancy. If you do not know what you are looking for, then you need someone who can help. Besides, it is not so easy for a person to examine her own mouth.
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Disclaimer: This article is for information and entertainment purposes only. It does not intend to render advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you have or think you might have gum disease or any other health problem, visit your periodontist or physician for advice, diagnosis and treatment. The USFDA has not evaluated statements about products in this article.
Have you ever had the distinct notion that people really do not know what they want or even what they are looking for? I believe this to be true because you can find someone who states that they want a solution to something. You offer them the perfect solution and yet they are not interested.
Next, you see this person get something that you know for sure is not going to help them solve the problem they stated to you. It is really interesting.
You try to help someone and they turn down that help and go in a direction that you know will not help them. Some people have to learn the hard way, I guess. In fact, it seems that most people have to learn the hard way.
It is also insulting when people don’t trust you enough to take your advice. But, that is life. Everyone, is living in a world of confusion. If they knew the perfect answer for themselves, they wouldn’t be looking for any answers.
This shows how incredibly ignorant human kind is. I am not singling anyone out here. I am including myself. So do not think that I am talking directly to you. I really mean all of us that are human.
Take the topic of gum disease for example. It is an important problem that many people have. Yet, most people are not aware that they even have gum disease. They will not believe you even if you tell them.
However, the statistics that dental care professionals share with us indicate that up to 80% of people have gum disease right now. You can talk to people until you are blue in the face about this problem, but they still won’t believe they have it or that they should do anything about it.
It is kind of like bad breath. Many people have it, but they don’t seem to realize that they have it. They get use to their own breath.
We live in a strange world.
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I overheard an interesting conversation the other day. The woman that was talking to another said that she believes we are all ‘connected’.
After thinking it over for a bit, a few questions came to mind.
If we are all connected then why do people feel lonely at times? One would presume that if we were all connected that it would be impossible to feel isolated or lonely.
Another thought is that if we are all connected why do we have so much trouble understanding each other?
Why do people miscommunicate so often? This doesn’t require much explanation because frankly, everyone has experienced the effect of misunderstandings in even the most basic of human communication.
Why are there wars? If we were so wonderfully connected there shouldn’t be any warfare. Any issues that come up would be rapidly solved by the innate understanding that should come from being connected.
Why is there so much diversity in our various belief systems and backgrounds. Let us face it, many cultures are almost diametrically opposed. One cultures ‘normal’ idea is another’s radical thought. This is similar to freedom fighters and terrorism. What one man calls a terrorist, another man will call a freedom fighter. This is living proof that our perceptions and beliefs are radically different from each other.
What some people call evil, others call good. How can this be? If something is bad or evil, it just is so. Why would someone else call it good?
With so many different ways of thinking, so many different beliefs, so many different value systems and all the variations of human thinking – how could we be all ‘connected’.
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Making a Christmas Wreath is not only fun – but you really can get creative with them and make them extremely unique.
Here are instructions for making a traditional holly wreath.
With these instructions, you will be able to get the basic idea of how wreaths are actually made, and you can then decide what to do to make your own holly wreath special – or go with an entirely different kind of wreath.
Materials Needed:
• A 20 inch wreath – This can be a plain foam wreath, a wreath that already has the evergreens on it, or a twine wreath. For a traditional holly wreath, the ones with the evergreens already attached are ideal.
• 1.5 yards of ribbon – this can be plain red, plain green, or a red and black or red and green plaid. The ribbon should about 2.5 inches wide, and can be silk or felt. It’s your wreath!
• Pine cones – you will need about ten. Try to find ones that are well shaped and unbroken.
• Pomegranates – six dried pomegranates will do. Don’t get fresh ones!
Or substitute other dried or good-looking plastic fruits.
• Additional Foliage – you need more evergreens (to make the wreath seem fuller) berry sprays and berry clusters.
• Construction Materials – scissors, hot glue gun, glue sticks, wire (if there is no hanger on the back of the wreath), sewing needle, thread (same color as ribbon).
If the wreath has no hanger, you will need to construct one with the wire. This should be done first. Make sure that it is secure, and that it can bear the weight of the wreath.
Fluff the existing evergreens and add more. The wreath should have a full
appearance. You will most likely need to straighten a few branches here and there – but don’t make it too ‘perfect.’ It should have a ‘natural’ appearance to it.
Let’s make and attach the bow. Cut a piece of ribbon about thirty inches long. Cut another piece of ribbon about four inches long. In the center of the long piece of ribbon, you want to form two loops that will make the bow.
The small piece of ribbon is used to secure the bow, in the middle of the loops. Note that the bow is ‘formed’ not ‘tied.’ There are no knots to tie. Secure the small piece of ribbon around the bow, in the back, with the thread. Each end of the bow will be about nine inches long.
You can place the bow wherever you choose to. It could go in the middle of the top, the bottom, or off to one side. The ends should be woven through the foliage on the wreath – or it can hang loose.
It is a good idea to paint the ends of the ribbon with clear fingernail polish to keep them from fraying over time. The bow can be attached to the wreath with glue or with wire. Just make sure that it is secure.
Once you’ve placed the bow on the wreath, you can glue two of the pomegranates in the center of the bow. The remaining four pomegranates should be glued to the wreath equal distances apart, in groups of two.
Next, glue the pinecones to the wreath. These can be spaced evenly apart sporadically, or in groups of pinecones. Do what looks good to you. Again, it is your wreath.
The berry clusters and sprays should also be glued to the front of the wreath. Glue some additional foliage over the top of the bow with a berry cluster for added affect. Remember that there is not specific way that any of this must be done. It is your choice.
It is a good idea to lay the pieces of the wreath on it before gluing anything down. This will allow you to see how the finished product will look before committing to anything. Try different arrangements of the material to see what looks best to you.
Once you’ve constructed the wreath, set it someplace where the glue has time to harden fully. Once this is done, pick the wreath up and gently shake it to make sure that everything is secured well.
Most wreaths hang on the door, and doors areconstantly opened and closed – and even slammed. You want to make sure that your wreath isn’t falling to pieces each time the door opens and closes.
In many cases, you may be able to use wire or a needle and thread to make items on the wreath more secure. Heavier items won’t be very secure with glue in most cases.
Remember that holly wreaths don’t have to be ‘busy’ to be beautiful. A few simple additions to the foliage is all that it takes.
The bow is typically the object that draws the eye, so make sure that the bow is really well done.
Now that you know how wreaths are made – and how easy it is – you may decide that you don’t want a holly wreath at all. You may opt for a themed wreath, a twined wreath, or a truly unique wreath that stands out. The possibilities are endless!
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I have received very good feedback on this book. It is an excellent resource for both those attempting to fight gum disease as well as for those who wish to avoid it in the first place.
The Mayo Clinic’s website indicates their belief that up to 95% of the population will have some form of gum disease by age 65.
Consider learning what you can do now to stop an existing case from progressing or to prevent this ‘silent epidemic’ from visiting your mouth!
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