“Many of you still have this childish notion that you don’t have to take too much responsibility to find your own happiness. You still believe in the fairy tale that it’s someone else’s fault that you’re not happy or successful.” – Dr. Phil McGraw, author: Self Matters: Creating Your Life from the Inside Out Webster’s …
Osho and the concept of tantric sex
Osho alias Acharya Rajneesh was a very brilliant man. In his heyday, his meditation techniques caught the imagination of many people and he amassed a large following. Whatever his faults, Acharya Rajneesh interpreted the Hindu scriptures in a different way. The concept of tantric sex was accepted by him with some refinement. According to Hindu …
Building a new identity after the death of a loved one
Most people grieving the death of a loved one are unaware that their difficult experience also includes a change in identity. They are no longer the same people they used to be, and identity change is an important part of the adjustment process. Identity is “who I think I am.” Depending on his perceptions (the …
The brilliant cut: the name says it all
For years, women (and even some men) have swooned at the stunning beauty of a brilliant cut diamond. Undoubtedly the most popular cut for a diamond, this particular style is found on the fingers of many women around the world. But what exactly sets the brilliant cut diamond apart from the rest? Origins of the …
Amber and the Hidden History of Ancient Egypt Part 8
Viking Amber Traders and Ancient Egypt The Egyptian preists, according to the Atlantean narration, Timea, said that Orichac (amber) was mined in Basileia in large quantities. Basileia was the capital of Atlantis and was located off the Danish coast. The Egyptians said that fake fire shone and that the Atlanteans covered the walls of their …
I kicked out my cheating husband, should I feel guilty about this?
Occasionally, I hear from women who are being judged for their reaction to their husband’s cheating. Many wives really don’t want to be around their husband immediately after the cheating is discovered, so they ask him to go away for a while. Of course, when this news breaks, there will be people who will have …
The Love Story That Came From 9/11: A Love Story About Reaching Your God-Given Potential
A love story grew out of September 11, 2001. The love story of the 9/11 attack is worth retelling because it exemplifies the level of Love that is possible in our relationships. It is a love story about what it means to be lost in love; a Love greater than any other because of the …
What to expect if you have some Jay Z concert tickets
If you’re looking for Jay Z concert tickets, you’ve probably heard his music before, been invited to one of his many concerts, and been told that the concerts are pretty good. Well, whatever the case may be, it’s always a good idea to make sure that you first know something about the person you’re planning …
8 secrets to stellar extracurricular activities
As a college advisor, I get far more questions about extracurricular activities than any other topic. Parents are concerned about their children’s chances of getting into a good school or receiving scholarships. And, I must say that your concerns are well founded. After 30 years of working with and learning from amazing students across the …
Something scary was lurking unbeknownst to me: the Corona virus
We had heard about a virus that was parked in China. It seemed that the Chinese had controlled it, but he wasn’t one hundred percent sure. My imaginative, sci-fi mind was always throwing out various possibilities. I think my logical side said that the arrival of the virus in Italy would have been unlikely, but …