Some romantically call it "unrequited love," while others prefer the term "emotional hell." Either way, it is no fun to love someone who doesn't love you back. Don't go into stalker mode. Your best move now is to separate from the individual and address any self esteem issues that developed from the situation. Don't waste your time trying to "fix" the relationship. Move forward
- Difficulty:
- Moderate
Instructions
- 1Grieve the end of the relationship as you would any other. Cry. Write in your journal. Throw yourself a pity party. In the end, realize that the relationship you felt existed was not real. You're mourning the loss of an idea, not a reality. Allow this to comfort you.
- 2Assess your self-esteem. You've taken a hit. This is the time to treat yourself especially well. Get out and see people and talk with your BFFs. Don't wallow in pity alone in the dark.
- 3Ditch the romantic notions. The sooner you face facts and accept the situation, the easier and sooner you'll be able to move on. Going through breakups is part of life.
- 4Look to the future. So, you're in the stink right now -- fair enough. However, look down the line. See yourself happy, healthy and with a partner who loves you for you. Know that this future exists and is within your grasp. In the meantime, plan a sweet vacation to an island somewhere with a friend.
- 5Avoid the person. If you are honest with yourself, you realize you cannot be friends with this person, at least not right now. For your own mental health, give yourself some breathing room. This means no phone calls, no social media, no checking on the ex through mutual friends. It's cold turkey, baby. Break the addiction. It'll be good for you in the long run.
- 6Picture yourself as someone else. What would you say to a friend in your position? "Get up!" "Forget about that jerk!" "Why are you putting yourself through this misery?" Listen to your own advice.
- 7Dig deep. Figure out why you loved someone who didn't love you back. If this is a pattern, it is a huge red flag for you to explore. Therapists are here for a reason. If you need help, set up an appointment.
- 8Get your groove on. Go explore your world. Join up for a new class -- maybe photography or the martial arts. Meet new people. Whatever it takes, get out of your old routine and see how big the world really is.
- 9The best revenge is living well. Move on and move forward; don't look back. Create your own happiness. Exercise. Take care of yourself. Reward yourself and accept only those relationships that make you a better person.
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How to Deal With Someone Who Doesn't Love You Back?
Some romantically call it "unrequited love," while others prefer the term "emotional hell." Either way, it is no fun to love someone who doesn't love you back. Don't go into stalker mode. Your best move now is to separate from the individual and address any self esteem issues that developed from the situation. Don't waste your time trying to "fix" the relationship. Move forward
- Difficulty:
- Moderate
Instructions
- 1Grieve the end of the relationship as you would any other. Cry. Write in your journal. Throw yourself a pity party. In the end, realize that the relationship you felt existed was not real. You're mourning the loss of an idea, not a reality. Allow this to comfort you.
- 2Assess your self-esteem. You've taken a hit. This is the time to treat yourself especially well. Get out and see people and talk with your BFFs. Don't wallow in pity alone in the dark.
- 3Ditch the romantic notions. The sooner you face facts and accept the situation, the easier and sooner you'll be able to move on. Going through breakups is part of life.
- 4Look to the future. So, you're in the stink right now -- fair enough. However, look down the line. See yourself happy, healthy and with a partner who loves you for you. Know that this future exists and is within your grasp. In the meantime, plan a sweet vacation to an island somewhere with a friend.
- 5Avoid the person. If you are honest with yourself, you realize you cannot be friends with this person, at least not right now. For your own mental health, give yourself some breathing room. This means no phone calls, no social media, no checking on the ex through mutual friends. It's cold turkey, baby. Break the addiction. It'll be good for you in the long run.
- 6Picture yourself as someone else. What would you say to a friend in your position? "Get up!" "Forget about that jerk!" "Why are you putting yourself through this misery?" Listen to your own advice.
- 7Dig deep. Figure out why you loved someone who didn't love you back. If this is a pattern, it is a huge red flag for you to explore. Therapists are here for a reason. If you need help, set up an appointment.
- 8Get your groove on. Go explore your world. Join up for a new class -- maybe photography or the martial arts. Meet new people. Whatever it takes, get out of your old routine and see how big the world really is.
- 9The best revenge is living well. Move on and move forward; don't look back. Create your own happiness. Exercise. Take care of yourself. Reward yourself and accept only those relationships that make you a better person.
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Forgetting about someone you've had your heart set on can be a challenging task. You need to realize that you deserve someone who adores and appreciates you as much as you do her. You can get over that impossible crush. Evaluating the good and the bad about your crush can make the time you've spent dreaming productive and set you up for future success.
- Difficulty:
- Moderately Challenging
Instructions
- 1Remove all pictures, videos and memorabilia that you've collected or that even remind you of the other person. Chances are you've stored up a ton of things during your infatuation. Letting go of the physical clutter you've amassed is a good step toward forgetting him altogether.
- 2Quit calling, texting, emailing, IMing and any other form of communication completely. Stop planning run-ins or scheming about how to see her.
- 3Delete him from your networking accounts, like MySpace and Facebook, and at least take him off of speed dial on your phone. If your crush doesn't even know you, delete his number from your phone, as well. Attachment without at least a real friendship requires drastic measures.
- 4Evaluate why you were attracted to this person. Make a list of her pros and cons. Be very specific. Include on the "cons" side that she wasn't interested in you. Keep the list of good qualities as you move on to meeting new people.
- 5Resolve to have a healthy relationship that's based on mutual attraction and respect.
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»» Taking a moment (or longer) to evaluate why you're attracted to an impossible crush may help you to understand the underlying motivation for why this happened. Not being ready for a relationship is a common reason for choosing someone you'd never end up with.
How to Forget an Impossible Crush?
Forgetting about someone you've had your heart set on can be a challenging task. You need to realize that you deserve someone who adores and appreciates you as much as you do her. You can get over that impossible crush. Evaluating the good and the bad about your crush can make the time you've spent dreaming productive and set you up for future success.
- Difficulty:
- Moderately Challenging
Instructions
- 1Remove all pictures, videos and memorabilia that you've collected or that even remind you of the other person. Chances are you've stored up a ton of things during your infatuation. Letting go of the physical clutter you've amassed is a good step toward forgetting him altogether.
- 2Quit calling, texting, emailing, IMing and any other form of communication completely. Stop planning run-ins or scheming about how to see her.
- 3Delete him from your networking accounts, like MySpace and Facebook, and at least take him off of speed dial on your phone. If your crush doesn't even know you, delete his number from your phone, as well. Attachment without at least a real friendship requires drastic measures.
- 4Evaluate why you were attracted to this person. Make a list of her pros and cons. Be very specific. Include on the "cons" side that she wasn't interested in you. Keep the list of good qualities as you move on to meeting new people.
- 5Resolve to have a healthy relationship that's based on mutual attraction and respect.
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«« Tips & Warnings
»» Taking a moment (or longer) to evaluate why you're attracted to an impossible crush may help you to understand the underlying motivation for why this happened. Not being ready for a relationship is a common reason for choosing someone you'd never end up with.
Taking a photograph is both and an art and a science. Leonardo Da Vinci wrote about a dark box with a small hole in one end in 1519. The basic idea of how to take a photograph has changed little since then. Using common household items, a simple and effective shoebox camera can duplicate taking a photograph without expensive equipment. A box camera is a favorite
Instructions
Things You'll Need
- Shoebox
- Can of spray paint, matte black
- Thumbtack (type that lies flat)
- Scissors
- Ruler
- Newspaper
- Black electrical tape
- Photographic film 4-by-5-inch sheets
- Dark room
- 1Spread the newspaper on a table. Take the lid off the box. Spray the inside of the box and lid completely black. Spray several coats, if necessary, and let them dry. Seal the outside seams of the box and lid at each corner with the electrical tape. Make sure the lid fits snugly on the box.
- 2Remove the lid. Measure and mark a 4-inch wide by 5-inch tall rectangle on the inside of one end of the box. Place a small piece of black tape at the top right and left corners of the square outline. The tape will hold the photo paper in place later. Replace the lid.
- 3Turn the box around to the opposite end. Spray the paint on the outside about 1 inch diameter in the center. Let it dry. Make a hole in the center with the thumbtack. Do not tear the edges of the hole. Put the thumbtack in the hole and cover it with a piece of black tape.
- 4Take the box and film inside the darkroom. Remove the lid and locate the taped areas. Gently hold the photo paper by the edges and tape it in place. Replace the lid securely on the box.
- 5Take the camera outside and place it on a level area. Put several small rocks on top to keep it in place, if necessary. Remove the tape and thumbtack. Allow the sunlight to exposure the film for two minutes. Replace the tape and thumbtack. Return to the dark room and remove the film. Develop it as quickly as possible
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How to Make Pinhole Cameras?
Taking a photograph is both and an art and a science. Leonardo Da Vinci wrote about a dark box with a small hole in one end in 1519. The basic idea of how to take a photograph has changed little since then. Using common household items, a simple and effective shoebox camera can duplicate taking a photograph without expensive equipment. A box camera is a favorite
Instructions
Things You'll Need
- Shoebox
- Can of spray paint, matte black
- Thumbtack (type that lies flat)
- Scissors
- Ruler
- Newspaper
- Black electrical tape
- Photographic film 4-by-5-inch sheets
- Dark room
- 1Spread the newspaper on a table. Take the lid off the box. Spray the inside of the box and lid completely black. Spray several coats, if necessary, and let them dry. Seal the outside seams of the box and lid at each corner with the electrical tape. Make sure the lid fits snugly on the box.
- 2Remove the lid. Measure and mark a 4-inch wide by 5-inch tall rectangle on the inside of one end of the box. Place a small piece of black tape at the top right and left corners of the square outline. The tape will hold the photo paper in place later. Replace the lid.
- 3Turn the box around to the opposite end. Spray the paint on the outside about 1 inch diameter in the center. Let it dry. Make a hole in the center with the thumbtack. Do not tear the edges of the hole. Put the thumbtack in the hole and cover it with a piece of black tape.
- 4Take the box and film inside the darkroom. Remove the lid and locate the taped areas. Gently hold the photo paper by the edges and tape it in place. Replace the lid securely on the box.
- 5Take the camera outside and place it on a level area. Put several small rocks on top to keep it in place, if necessary. Remove the tape and thumbtack. Allow the sunlight to exposure the film for two minutes. Replace the tape and thumbtack. Return to the dark room and remove the film. Develop it as quickly as possible
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Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions
- 1Pay attention to see if your guy cannot seem to relax around you; it could be a sign that he is interested. He may be feeling pressure to impress you and is preoccupied with making a good impression.
- 2Watch to see if he pays attention when you talk. If he brings up things that you said in an earlier conversation, it shows that he is listening to you. Since this is not normally a guy's strong suit, this is a good sign that he is into you.
- 3Pay attention to see if when he is with you, he's WITH you. See if he stays focused on you. It's a very positive sign if he isn't distracted by his cell phone, the game or the really cute waitress.
- 4Listen for him to say "we" instead of "I." This is a guy's way of testing the waters with you. He is trying to see if you object to him referring to the two of you as a couple.
- 5Be aware that if he asks you about a certain restaurant or if you want to see a specific movie, this is a guy's way of asking you out, without having to actually ask. No one likes to be rejected, and this is his way of seeing if you are receptive. If you get the feeling that a guy is fishing for a date, he probably is.
- 6Know that if a guy will go somewhere with you when he normally wouldn't be caught dead there, he's definitely into you. If he's into you, he'll be happy to be with you no matter where you are, even if that means patiently holding your purse outside the dressing room while you try on 17 different cocktail dresses.
- 7See if he tries to make a good impression with your friends; he's probably interested. Guys know that a girl's close friends have a huge influence on her. If he's into you, he'll make the effort to win them over.
- 8Know that if he wants you to meet his friends, he's definitely into you. Guys have a tendency to keep their dating life separate from their friends. If he introduces you to his friends, that's a sign that he thinks that you are awesome and he believes that his friends will think you're awesome, too
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How to Tell If a Guy is Interested?
Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions
- 1Pay attention to see if your guy cannot seem to relax around you; it could be a sign that he is interested. He may be feeling pressure to impress you and is preoccupied with making a good impression.
- 2Watch to see if he pays attention when you talk. If he brings up things that you said in an earlier conversation, it shows that he is listening to you. Since this is not normally a guy's strong suit, this is a good sign that he is into you.
- 3Pay attention to see if when he is with you, he's WITH you. See if he stays focused on you. It's a very positive sign if he isn't distracted by his cell phone, the game or the really cute waitress.
- 4Listen for him to say "we" instead of "I." This is a guy's way of testing the waters with you. He is trying to see if you object to him referring to the two of you as a couple.
- 5Be aware that if he asks you about a certain restaurant or if you want to see a specific movie, this is a guy's way of asking you out, without having to actually ask. No one likes to be rejected, and this is his way of seeing if you are receptive. If you get the feeling that a guy is fishing for a date, he probably is.
- 6Know that if a guy will go somewhere with you when he normally wouldn't be caught dead there, he's definitely into you. If he's into you, he'll be happy to be with you no matter where you are, even if that means patiently holding your purse outside the dressing room while you try on 17 different cocktail dresses.
- 7See if he tries to make a good impression with your friends; he's probably interested. Guys know that a girl's close friends have a huge influence on her. If he's into you, he'll make the effort to win them over.
- 8Know that if he wants you to meet his friends, he's definitely into you. Guys have a tendency to keep their dating life separate from their friends. If he introduces you to his friends, that's a sign that he thinks that you are awesome and he believes that his friends will think you're awesome, too
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Meeting someone you are interested in dating is an exhilarating feeling and may cause extreme excitement. However, if you are fearful of being overly obvious of your feelings when around him, you can take a few steps to help keep yourself calm and relaxed when in his company. Letting a guy know that you like him is possible without being entirely obvious, as long as you keep yourself grounded and confident in yourself
DIFFICULTY LEVEL- MODERATE EASY
DIFFICULTY LEVEL- MODERATE EASY
Instructions
- 1Introduce yourself to the guy you are interested in if you are already not acquainted. Strike up a conversation about recent events, a class you have in common with him if you're attending school, or even a hobby of yours. It is important to meet someone face to face and have a conversation with them before deciding if you still feel compatible and interested.
- 2Get to know him more after your first conversation by suggesting to hang out or accepting any offers he may ask you, even if it is not in a romantic way. Have some of your friends meet at the movies or go out to lunch together as a group with him. Although you may like him, it is also important to get to know him before making any quick judgments.
- 3Compliment him while you are out together and keep eye contact with him while you speak. This will show him you are interested in what he has to say, and also ensure he knows you think of him in a positive light.
- 4Ask him to attend a movie or get coffee together outside of a group setting when you feel comfortable enough. This will allow you to have more one on one time and deeper conversations. Find out more about his own hobbies and interests to confirm if you have any in common. You can gauge how he is feeling and responding by how active he is in the conversation and if he is smiling and laughing with you often.
- 5Tap his arm, hand, or shoulder lightly and gently to get his attention while also showing you are still interested in him during various activities. Over time you can suggest even more one on one dates, including going on a night out together, visiting a museum, or having dinner for just the two of you as well which will show him you are interested in more than just friendship.
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How to Let a Guy Know You Like Him Without Being Obvious.
Meeting someone you are interested in dating is an exhilarating feeling and may cause extreme excitement. However, if you are fearful of being overly obvious of your feelings when around him, you can take a few steps to help keep yourself calm and relaxed when in his company. Letting a guy know that you like him is possible without being entirely obvious, as long as you keep yourself grounded and confident in yourself
DIFFICULTY LEVEL- MODERATE EASY
DIFFICULTY LEVEL- MODERATE EASY
Instructions
- 1Introduce yourself to the guy you are interested in if you are already not acquainted. Strike up a conversation about recent events, a class you have in common with him if you're attending school, or even a hobby of yours. It is important to meet someone face to face and have a conversation with them before deciding if you still feel compatible and interested.
- 2Get to know him more after your first conversation by suggesting to hang out or accepting any offers he may ask you, even if it is not in a romantic way. Have some of your friends meet at the movies or go out to lunch together as a group with him. Although you may like him, it is also important to get to know him before making any quick judgments.
- 3Compliment him while you are out together and keep eye contact with him while you speak. This will show him you are interested in what he has to say, and also ensure he knows you think of him in a positive light.
- 4Ask him to attend a movie or get coffee together outside of a group setting when you feel comfortable enough. This will allow you to have more one on one time and deeper conversations. Find out more about his own hobbies and interests to confirm if you have any in common. You can gauge how he is feeling and responding by how active he is in the conversation and if he is smiling and laughing with you often.
- 5Tap his arm, hand, or shoulder lightly and gently to get his attention while also showing you are still interested in him during various activities. Over time you can suggest even more one on one dates, including going on a night out together, visiting a museum, or having dinner for just the two of you as well which will show him you are interested in more than just friendship.
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A man in love is a doer, not a talker--whether this means pulling a bunch of wildflowers for you, making you breakfast in bed or putting up with your Aunt Sue when she comes to visit for three weeks. A man in love is not someone you need to spend a lot of time second-guessing: men aren't that complicated.
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Watch his behavior. Men in love are probably easier to read than women because they don't spend hours dissecting the relationship with their buddies. A man in love, out of force of habit, will do things to show he cares: pull wildflowers from a meadow in Yosemite, get a tattoo with your name on it, buy your favorite frozen yogurt (extra points for bringing it to you when you didn't ask for it) and spending time with your family.
Pay attention to his body language and facial expressions. If he is scrunched over and scowling, looks bored, is constantly checking his cell phone or similarly distracted or showing annoyed mannerisms, then you know he's not in love. You don't really need someone to tell you that.
A man in love should be engaged with you, stare deeply into your eyes (unless he's shy, in which case he will look away, but still be engaged with you), touch you lightly on the arm, shoulder or hair and smile when you smile. A man in love feels your rhythm and mirrors it.
A man in love should be engaged with you, stare deeply into your eyes (unless he's shy, in which case he will look away, but still be engaged with you), touch you lightly on the arm, shoulder or hair and smile when you smile. A man in love feels your rhythm and mirrors it.
Test the waters. It's always best to let the guy tell you he loves you first, but you can gauge his level of interest with comments that question his future interest. If you can't get him to commit to a party you're having a month from now, that's a very bad sign. But if he's already asking if you like to snow ski, and you just met in the late spring, this is a keeper.
Feel his touch. A man in love will touch a woman's face, cradle her chin in his hands or brush a hair from her eye. A man just out for a romp in the sack won't indulge in tender touches such as these, especially out of the bedroom. If he has to at least hold your hand or fingertip in public, he loves you.
Listen to your heart. You'll know if he loves you. The hardest job we have in life is probably letting go of someone who does not love us. We all want to be loved so badly that we oftentimes project feelings and behaviors onto people who don't deserve our adoration. If you are suffering--calling your friends for information, running over every comment he's made or crying yourself to sleep--he does not love you.
How to Know When a Guy Loves You?????
A man in love is a doer, not a talker--whether this means pulling a bunch of wildflowers for you, making you breakfast in bed or putting up with your Aunt Sue when she comes to visit for three weeks. A man in love is not someone you need to spend a lot of time second-guessing: men aren't that complicated.
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Watch his behavior. Men in love are probably easier to read than women because they don't spend hours dissecting the relationship with their buddies. A man in love, out of force of habit, will do things to show he cares: pull wildflowers from a meadow in Yosemite, get a tattoo with your name on it, buy your favorite frozen yogurt (extra points for bringing it to you when you didn't ask for it) and spending time with your family.
Pay attention to his body language and facial expressions. If he is scrunched over and scowling, looks bored, is constantly checking his cell phone or similarly distracted or showing annoyed mannerisms, then you know he's not in love. You don't really need someone to tell you that.
A man in love should be engaged with you, stare deeply into your eyes (unless he's shy, in which case he will look away, but still be engaged with you), touch you lightly on the arm, shoulder or hair and smile when you smile. A man in love feels your rhythm and mirrors it.
A man in love should be engaged with you, stare deeply into your eyes (unless he's shy, in which case he will look away, but still be engaged with you), touch you lightly on the arm, shoulder or hair and smile when you smile. A man in love feels your rhythm and mirrors it.
Test the waters. It's always best to let the guy tell you he loves you first, but you can gauge his level of interest with comments that question his future interest. If you can't get him to commit to a party you're having a month from now, that's a very bad sign. But if he's already asking if you like to snow ski, and you just met in the late spring, this is a keeper.
Feel his touch. A man in love will touch a woman's face, cradle her chin in his hands or brush a hair from her eye. A man just out for a romp in the sack won't indulge in tender touches such as these, especially out of the bedroom. If he has to at least hold your hand or fingertip in public, he loves you.
Listen to your heart. You'll know if he loves you. The hardest job we have in life is probably letting go of someone who does not love us. We all want to be loved so badly that we oftentimes project feelings and behaviors onto people who don't deserve our adoration. If you are suffering--calling your friends for information, running over every comment he's made or crying yourself to sleep--he does not love you.
2012 Facts and Myths
By Bryan Mackintosh
The end is near. And it has a date.
That's what we've been told, at any rate. The cultural zeitgeist informs us that the ancient Mayans, when they were flipping through their calendars, jotted "doomsday" down on December 21, 2012, and circled it in red. Now, with 2012 coming into view, some folks are starting to panic – and profit. Turns out, the end of the world is big business.
A swarm of 2012-related books, television specials, and websites are competing for your attention, and things are just heating up. On November 13, a $200 million movie titled "2012" that's loaded with eye-melting special effects will roar into the box office – allowing its makers just enough time to reap and spend the film's DVD profits before the "real" end of the world hits.
But will we really see floodwaters sloshing over the Himalayas or Yellowstone National Park blow up? Will it be just another day? A time of spiritual enlightenment? And what did the Mayans really say? Turn the virtual page, dear reader, if you dare. We'll answer all your 2012 questions – and we won't spend $200 million to do it.
Did Mayans Think Dec. 21, 2012 Was the Apocalypse?
Short answer: No. But it's complicated.
December 21, 2012 is, some scholars believe, the last date on the Mayan's 5,125-year "long count" calendar – one of as many as 24 calendars the ultra-precise Mayans used to schedule everything from festivals and planting times to (one would assume) dental appointments. But, because most Mayan writings were destroyed by Spanish conquistadors way back when, there's very little to tell us just what the Mayans thought about that critical date: Was it of monumental significance or simply time to start another calendar?
We do know that the Mayans actually had some things scheduled after 2012 – Lord Pakal of Palenque was due to celebrate a coronation anniversary sometime in 4772, for instance – and frankly, not everyone's sure that that December 21, 2012 date is the one we should get all excited about. In fact, a number of modern-day Maya celebrated the beginning of the end of the calendar earlier this year – meaning they think the calendar's going to run out sometime next February. There's always been some uncertainty about the date, and while most scholars do believe 2012 corresponds with 5125 in the Mayan "long calendar", these Maya (led by group of elders) insist the "last year" began in February 2009, with the end of the calendar (presumably) coming 365 days later, which would be next February
How Did 2012 Become Such a Big Deal?
As far as Alexandra Bruce, author of "2012: Science or Superstition" can figure, the first real link between 2012 and the end of the world was forged in 1966, when respected anthropologist Michael Coe published his book "The Maya." The date got some traction in the mid-1980s with holistic spiritualists, but it wasn't until a handful of charismatic seekers – author and teacher José Argüelles and metaphysical scholar Terence McKenna, to name two of them – came along that the prophecy really started gaining steam. Argüelles (among others) organized the worldwide Harmonic Convergence event in 1987 – the beginning of a 26-year countdown to 2012 — and McKenna was a veritable 2012 evangelist until his death in 2000, speaking to rapt audiences around the world.
In 1993, McKenna said that "the womb of the planet has reached its finite limits, and that the human species has now, without choice, begun the descent down the birth canal of collective transformation toward something right around the corner and nearly completely unimaginable."
Critics note, however, that McKenna received many of his insights while under the influence of hallucinogens, and Argüelles refers to himself (according to Bruce) as "Valum Votan," the reincarnation of an ancient Mayan king. Take for what you will.
So All the Hubbub Is for Nothing?
Well, not exactly. See, the December 21 date – which many folks do believe is accurate – mysteriously coincides with an incredibly rare astronomical phenomenon: the conjunction of the sun with the center of the visible Milky Way galaxy. For the Mayans, the Milky Way signified their "Sacred Tree," and such an alignment would've been very important indeed. Some scholars think it's just too outlandish a coincidence to dismiss. Many believe the Mayans would interpret the conjunction as the beginning of a "new age," the sun crossing from one side of the Sacred Tree to another. The sacred tree, according to Bruce, is (in Mayan mythology) the tree that holds the sky up.
The mainstream scientific community is, shall we say, skeptical, believing the Mayans would've had no way of knowing such a conjunction was set to take place. The Milky Way is visible only at night, says Vincent H. Malstrom (professor emeritus of geography at Dartmouth College), when the sun's long gone. The Maya were good at astronomy, but they weren't that good.
What Do Other Cultures Say About This Time?
If the Mayans did place serious significance on 2012, many 2012 proponents say they're not alone.
"We knew there was a very transformative time coming," says Sharron Rose, writer/director for the documentary "2012 The Odyssey." There were many cultures pointing to this time in general."
..While no other culture tabs December 21 as the big day, Rose and her husband (and fellow holistic expert and filmmaker) Jay Weidner, say the Hindus, Incas, Tibetans, ancient Hebrews, and others suggested that the world would be due for a massive transformation around now. And most thought this transformation might be pretty positive.
According to "2012: Science or Superstition" by Bruce, traditional Hindus believe we're living in dark times indeed: According to "The Mahabharata," a Vedic text, the Kali Yuga, or "Age of Vice," where people "take vows only to break them soon after … people will for without reason destroy trees and gardens … people will become addicted to intoxicating drinks [and] Men will find their jobs stressful and will go to retreats to escape from work." Sounds horrible, doesn't it? But the good news is that, once we're done with the age of vice, we'll walk into a happier, more virtuous age – either the Dwapara Yuga, where we'll grow far taller and live far longer, or better yet, the Satya Yuga, where we won't die at all until we're good and ready to move on. Indeed, many cultures think we're heading into a veritable heaven on earth.
While traditional Hinduism teaches we've barely begun our cycle in the Kali Yuga, many 2012 proponents say its end is, cosmically speaking, right around the corner -- if it hasn't ended already
So 2012 Won't Be Painful, Then?
Folks like Rose and Weidner believe many cultures were pretty optimistic about this new age we're reputedly heading into. But that doesn't mean it'll be an easy transition – especially for decadent, consumer-loving Westerners. For many of us, Weidner says, this new beginning will feel an awful lot like the end of the world.
And indeed, Weidner says the world as we know it will end. We may be forced to give up lots of our material possessions, live off the land and commune with one another, instead of keeping in touch through Facebook. Much of what we think is important will reveal itself to be, well, rather silly. It could be an incredibly painful time for many of us.
"It's very close to stumbling into a room and there's blood and there's people screaming," Weidner says. "Then you discover, of course, it's just a woman having a baby."
Weidner readily admits he has little more idea of what the next age will look like than the rest of us. All he knows is it's going to be big and, at least initially, difficult. And others, of course, are decidedly more pessimistic.
But What, Exactly, Could Happen in 2012?
Some theories include:
Earth Crustal Displacement: Proponents believe the earth's crust—a layer of rock and dirt just a few miles thick—sometimes slips, sending whole continents careening into longitudes and latitudes their residents aren't prepared for. North Americans, for instance, might find themselves at the North Pole, while Antarctica is suddenly bathed in warmth.
Mass Extinction: We're about a million years overdue for a mass extinction, according to some theorists. Of course, many biologists will tell you we're already in the midst of a mass extinction, with as much as 50 percent of species on the chopping block over the next century.
Coronal Mass Ejection: Our sun is a fickle life source, and it occasionally jettisons a great deal of energy from its big, glowing self. Theoretically, it could suddenly spew enough energy to fry us all, but it's more likely to just spit enough plasma or whatnot to mess with our electronic infrastructure — which, considering every aspect of our daily lives is tied to said infrastructure, could be serious indeed
What Do 'Real' Scientists Think Will Happen in 2012?
In the words of Bruce, "Academics appear to stand united in a wholesale pooh-poohing of the 2012 phenomenon." Most won't even deign to discuss 2012 theories, be they gamma rays or Planet X. And those who do are hardly complimentary.
"I must say that I worry seriously about the psychological damage that can be done by those expositors of bizarre theories," Dr. Anthony Aveni, professor of astronomy and anthropology at Colgate University, told the makers of the film "2012: Science or Superstition." "… I won't name them, but there are many, many books about the cataclysm and the apocalypse and I do have an interest in bringing words out of academe to a broader public, I think it's very important that we scientific investigators play a role in educating the public, giving our side of things."
That doesn't dissuade believers, of course. Science expresses skepticism on everything from ghosts to God to true love, and it doesn't stop legions of people from believing in them. Libraries could be filled with anecdotes of when science and mainstream thinking got it all wrong.
The end is near. And it has a date.
That's what we've been told, at any rate. The cultural zeitgeist informs us that the ancient Mayans, when they were flipping through their calendars, jotted "doomsday" down on December 21, 2012, and circled it in red. Now, with 2012 coming into view, some folks are starting to panic – and profit. Turns out, the end of the world is big business.
A swarm of 2012-related books, television specials, and websites are competing for your attention, and things are just heating up. On November 13, a $200 million movie titled "2012" that's loaded with eye-melting special effects will roar into the box office – allowing its makers just enough time to reap and spend the film's DVD profits before the "real" end of the world hits.
But will we really see floodwaters sloshing over the Himalayas or Yellowstone National Park blow up? Will it be just another day? A time of spiritual enlightenment? And what did the Mayans really say? Turn the virtual page, dear reader, if you dare. We'll answer all your 2012 questions – and we won't spend $200 million to do it.
Did Mayans Think Dec. 21, 2012 Was the Apocalypse?
Short answer: No. But it's complicated.
December 21, 2012 is, some scholars believe, the last date on the Mayan's 5,125-year "long count" calendar – one of as many as 24 calendars the ultra-precise Mayans used to schedule everything from festivals and planting times to (one would assume) dental appointments. But, because most Mayan writings were destroyed by Spanish conquistadors way back when, there's very little to tell us just what the Mayans thought about that critical date: Was it of monumental significance or simply time to start another calendar?
We do know that the Mayans actually had some things scheduled after 2012 – Lord Pakal of Palenque was due to celebrate a coronation anniversary sometime in 4772, for instance – and frankly, not everyone's sure that that December 21, 2012 date is the one we should get all excited about. In fact, a number of modern-day Maya celebrated the beginning of the end of the calendar earlier this year – meaning they think the calendar's going to run out sometime next February. There's always been some uncertainty about the date, and while most scholars do believe 2012 corresponds with 5125 in the Mayan "long calendar", these Maya (led by group of elders) insist the "last year" began in February 2009, with the end of the calendar (presumably) coming 365 days later, which would be next February
How Did 2012 Become Such a Big Deal?
As far as Alexandra Bruce, author of "2012: Science or Superstition" can figure, the first real link between 2012 and the end of the world was forged in 1966, when respected anthropologist Michael Coe published his book "The Maya." The date got some traction in the mid-1980s with holistic spiritualists, but it wasn't until a handful of charismatic seekers – author and teacher José Argüelles and metaphysical scholar Terence McKenna, to name two of them – came along that the prophecy really started gaining steam. Argüelles (among others) organized the worldwide Harmonic Convergence event in 1987 – the beginning of a 26-year countdown to 2012 — and McKenna was a veritable 2012 evangelist until his death in 2000, speaking to rapt audiences around the world.
In 1993, McKenna said that "the womb of the planet has reached its finite limits, and that the human species has now, without choice, begun the descent down the birth canal of collective transformation toward something right around the corner and nearly completely unimaginable."
Critics note, however, that McKenna received many of his insights while under the influence of hallucinogens, and Argüelles refers to himself (according to Bruce) as "Valum Votan," the reincarnation of an ancient Mayan king. Take for what you will.
So All the Hubbub Is for Nothing?
Well, not exactly. See, the December 21 date – which many folks do believe is accurate – mysteriously coincides with an incredibly rare astronomical phenomenon: the conjunction of the sun with the center of the visible Milky Way galaxy. For the Mayans, the Milky Way signified their "Sacred Tree," and such an alignment would've been very important indeed. Some scholars think it's just too outlandish a coincidence to dismiss. Many believe the Mayans would interpret the conjunction as the beginning of a "new age," the sun crossing from one side of the Sacred Tree to another. The sacred tree, according to Bruce, is (in Mayan mythology) the tree that holds the sky up.
The mainstream scientific community is, shall we say, skeptical, believing the Mayans would've had no way of knowing such a conjunction was set to take place. The Milky Way is visible only at night, says Vincent H. Malstrom (professor emeritus of geography at Dartmouth College), when the sun's long gone. The Maya were good at astronomy, but they weren't that good.
What Do Other Cultures Say About This Time?
If the Mayans did place serious significance on 2012, many 2012 proponents say they're not alone.
"We knew there was a very transformative time coming," says Sharron Rose, writer/director for the documentary "2012 The Odyssey." There were many cultures pointing to this time in general."
..While no other culture tabs December 21 as the big day, Rose and her husband (and fellow holistic expert and filmmaker) Jay Weidner, say the Hindus, Incas, Tibetans, ancient Hebrews, and others suggested that the world would be due for a massive transformation around now. And most thought this transformation might be pretty positive.
According to "2012: Science or Superstition" by Bruce, traditional Hindus believe we're living in dark times indeed: According to "The Mahabharata," a Vedic text, the Kali Yuga, or "Age of Vice," where people "take vows only to break them soon after … people will for without reason destroy trees and gardens … people will become addicted to intoxicating drinks [and] Men will find their jobs stressful and will go to retreats to escape from work." Sounds horrible, doesn't it? But the good news is that, once we're done with the age of vice, we'll walk into a happier, more virtuous age – either the Dwapara Yuga, where we'll grow far taller and live far longer, or better yet, the Satya Yuga, where we won't die at all until we're good and ready to move on. Indeed, many cultures think we're heading into a veritable heaven on earth.
While traditional Hinduism teaches we've barely begun our cycle in the Kali Yuga, many 2012 proponents say its end is, cosmically speaking, right around the corner -- if it hasn't ended already
So 2012 Won't Be Painful, Then?
Folks like Rose and Weidner believe many cultures were pretty optimistic about this new age we're reputedly heading into. But that doesn't mean it'll be an easy transition – especially for decadent, consumer-loving Westerners. For many of us, Weidner says, this new beginning will feel an awful lot like the end of the world.
And indeed, Weidner says the world as we know it will end. We may be forced to give up lots of our material possessions, live off the land and commune with one another, instead of keeping in touch through Facebook. Much of what we think is important will reveal itself to be, well, rather silly. It could be an incredibly painful time for many of us.
"It's very close to stumbling into a room and there's blood and there's people screaming," Weidner says. "Then you discover, of course, it's just a woman having a baby."
Weidner readily admits he has little more idea of what the next age will look like than the rest of us. All he knows is it's going to be big and, at least initially, difficult. And others, of course, are decidedly more pessimistic.
But What, Exactly, Could Happen in 2012?
Some theories include:
Earth Crustal Displacement: Proponents believe the earth's crust—a layer of rock and dirt just a few miles thick—sometimes slips, sending whole continents careening into longitudes and latitudes their residents aren't prepared for. North Americans, for instance, might find themselves at the North Pole, while Antarctica is suddenly bathed in warmth.
Mass Extinction: We're about a million years overdue for a mass extinction, according to some theorists. Of course, many biologists will tell you we're already in the midst of a mass extinction, with as much as 50 percent of species on the chopping block over the next century.
Coronal Mass Ejection: Our sun is a fickle life source, and it occasionally jettisons a great deal of energy from its big, glowing self. Theoretically, it could suddenly spew enough energy to fry us all, but it's more likely to just spit enough plasma or whatnot to mess with our electronic infrastructure — which, considering every aspect of our daily lives is tied to said infrastructure, could be serious indeed
What Do 'Real' Scientists Think Will Happen in 2012?
In the words of Bruce, "Academics appear to stand united in a wholesale pooh-poohing of the 2012 phenomenon." Most won't even deign to discuss 2012 theories, be they gamma rays or Planet X. And those who do are hardly complimentary.
"I must say that I worry seriously about the psychological damage that can be done by those expositors of bizarre theories," Dr. Anthony Aveni, professor of astronomy and anthropology at Colgate University, told the makers of the film "2012: Science or Superstition." "… I won't name them, but there are many, many books about the cataclysm and the apocalypse and I do have an interest in bringing words out of academe to a broader public, I think it's very important that we scientific investigators play a role in educating the public, giving our side of things."
That doesn't dissuade believers, of course. Science expresses skepticism on everything from ghosts to God to true love, and it doesn't stop legions of people from believing in them. Libraries could be filled with anecdotes of when science and mainstream thinking got it all wrong.
What's 2012? The Hype, Predictions, and Prophecies, Explained
2012 Facts and Myths
By Bryan Mackintosh
The end is near. And it has a date.
That's what we've been told, at any rate. The cultural zeitgeist informs us that the ancient Mayans, when they were flipping through their calendars, jotted "doomsday" down on December 21, 2012, and circled it in red. Now, with 2012 coming into view, some folks are starting to panic – and profit. Turns out, the end of the world is big business.
A swarm of 2012-related books, television specials, and websites are competing for your attention, and things are just heating up. On November 13, a $200 million movie titled "2012" that's loaded with eye-melting special effects will roar into the box office – allowing its makers just enough time to reap and spend the film's DVD profits before the "real" end of the world hits.
But will we really see floodwaters sloshing over the Himalayas or Yellowstone National Park blow up? Will it be just another day? A time of spiritual enlightenment? And what did the Mayans really say? Turn the virtual page, dear reader, if you dare. We'll answer all your 2012 questions – and we won't spend $200 million to do it.
Did Mayans Think Dec. 21, 2012 Was the Apocalypse?
Short answer: No. But it's complicated.
December 21, 2012 is, some scholars believe, the last date on the Mayan's 5,125-year "long count" calendar – one of as many as 24 calendars the ultra-precise Mayans used to schedule everything from festivals and planting times to (one would assume) dental appointments. But, because most Mayan writings were destroyed by Spanish conquistadors way back when, there's very little to tell us just what the Mayans thought about that critical date: Was it of monumental significance or simply time to start another calendar?
We do know that the Mayans actually had some things scheduled after 2012 – Lord Pakal of Palenque was due to celebrate a coronation anniversary sometime in 4772, for instance – and frankly, not everyone's sure that that December 21, 2012 date is the one we should get all excited about. In fact, a number of modern-day Maya celebrated the beginning of the end of the calendar earlier this year – meaning they think the calendar's going to run out sometime next February. There's always been some uncertainty about the date, and while most scholars do believe 2012 corresponds with 5125 in the Mayan "long calendar", these Maya (led by group of elders) insist the "last year" began in February 2009, with the end of the calendar (presumably) coming 365 days later, which would be next February
How Did 2012 Become Such a Big Deal?
As far as Alexandra Bruce, author of "2012: Science or Superstition" can figure, the first real link between 2012 and the end of the world was forged in 1966, when respected anthropologist Michael Coe published his book "The Maya." The date got some traction in the mid-1980s with holistic spiritualists, but it wasn't until a handful of charismatic seekers – author and teacher José Argüelles and metaphysical scholar Terence McKenna, to name two of them – came along that the prophecy really started gaining steam. Argüelles (among others) organized the worldwide Harmonic Convergence event in 1987 – the beginning of a 26-year countdown to 2012 — and McKenna was a veritable 2012 evangelist until his death in 2000, speaking to rapt audiences around the world.
In 1993, McKenna said that "the womb of the planet has reached its finite limits, and that the human species has now, without choice, begun the descent down the birth canal of collective transformation toward something right around the corner and nearly completely unimaginable."
Critics note, however, that McKenna received many of his insights while under the influence of hallucinogens, and Argüelles refers to himself (according to Bruce) as "Valum Votan," the reincarnation of an ancient Mayan king. Take for what you will.
So All the Hubbub Is for Nothing?
Well, not exactly. See, the December 21 date – which many folks do believe is accurate – mysteriously coincides with an incredibly rare astronomical phenomenon: the conjunction of the sun with the center of the visible Milky Way galaxy. For the Mayans, the Milky Way signified their "Sacred Tree," and such an alignment would've been very important indeed. Some scholars think it's just too outlandish a coincidence to dismiss. Many believe the Mayans would interpret the conjunction as the beginning of a "new age," the sun crossing from one side of the Sacred Tree to another. The sacred tree, according to Bruce, is (in Mayan mythology) the tree that holds the sky up.
The mainstream scientific community is, shall we say, skeptical, believing the Mayans would've had no way of knowing such a conjunction was set to take place. The Milky Way is visible only at night, says Vincent H. Malstrom (professor emeritus of geography at Dartmouth College), when the sun's long gone. The Maya were good at astronomy, but they weren't that good.
What Do Other Cultures Say About This Time?
If the Mayans did place serious significance on 2012, many 2012 proponents say they're not alone.
"We knew there was a very transformative time coming," says Sharron Rose, writer/director for the documentary "2012 The Odyssey." There were many cultures pointing to this time in general."
..While no other culture tabs December 21 as the big day, Rose and her husband (and fellow holistic expert and filmmaker) Jay Weidner, say the Hindus, Incas, Tibetans, ancient Hebrews, and others suggested that the world would be due for a massive transformation around now. And most thought this transformation might be pretty positive.
According to "2012: Science or Superstition" by Bruce, traditional Hindus believe we're living in dark times indeed: According to "The Mahabharata," a Vedic text, the Kali Yuga, or "Age of Vice," where people "take vows only to break them soon after … people will for without reason destroy trees and gardens … people will become addicted to intoxicating drinks [and] Men will find their jobs stressful and will go to retreats to escape from work." Sounds horrible, doesn't it? But the good news is that, once we're done with the age of vice, we'll walk into a happier, more virtuous age – either the Dwapara Yuga, where we'll grow far taller and live far longer, or better yet, the Satya Yuga, where we won't die at all until we're good and ready to move on. Indeed, many cultures think we're heading into a veritable heaven on earth.
While traditional Hinduism teaches we've barely begun our cycle in the Kali Yuga, many 2012 proponents say its end is, cosmically speaking, right around the corner -- if it hasn't ended already
So 2012 Won't Be Painful, Then?
Folks like Rose and Weidner believe many cultures were pretty optimistic about this new age we're reputedly heading into. But that doesn't mean it'll be an easy transition – especially for decadent, consumer-loving Westerners. For many of us, Weidner says, this new beginning will feel an awful lot like the end of the world.
And indeed, Weidner says the world as we know it will end. We may be forced to give up lots of our material possessions, live off the land and commune with one another, instead of keeping in touch through Facebook. Much of what we think is important will reveal itself to be, well, rather silly. It could be an incredibly painful time for many of us.
"It's very close to stumbling into a room and there's blood and there's people screaming," Weidner says. "Then you discover, of course, it's just a woman having a baby."
Weidner readily admits he has little more idea of what the next age will look like than the rest of us. All he knows is it's going to be big and, at least initially, difficult. And others, of course, are decidedly more pessimistic.
But What, Exactly, Could Happen in 2012?
Some theories include:
Earth Crustal Displacement: Proponents believe the earth's crust—a layer of rock and dirt just a few miles thick—sometimes slips, sending whole continents careening into longitudes and latitudes their residents aren't prepared for. North Americans, for instance, might find themselves at the North Pole, while Antarctica is suddenly bathed in warmth.
Mass Extinction: We're about a million years overdue for a mass extinction, according to some theorists. Of course, many biologists will tell you we're already in the midst of a mass extinction, with as much as 50 percent of species on the chopping block over the next century.
Coronal Mass Ejection: Our sun is a fickle life source, and it occasionally jettisons a great deal of energy from its big, glowing self. Theoretically, it could suddenly spew enough energy to fry us all, but it's more likely to just spit enough plasma or whatnot to mess with our electronic infrastructure — which, considering every aspect of our daily lives is tied to said infrastructure, could be serious indeed
What Do 'Real' Scientists Think Will Happen in 2012?
In the words of Bruce, "Academics appear to stand united in a wholesale pooh-poohing of the 2012 phenomenon." Most won't even deign to discuss 2012 theories, be they gamma rays or Planet X. And those who do are hardly complimentary.
"I must say that I worry seriously about the psychological damage that can be done by those expositors of bizarre theories," Dr. Anthony Aveni, professor of astronomy and anthropology at Colgate University, told the makers of the film "2012: Science or Superstition." "… I won't name them, but there are many, many books about the cataclysm and the apocalypse and I do have an interest in bringing words out of academe to a broader public, I think it's very important that we scientific investigators play a role in educating the public, giving our side of things."
That doesn't dissuade believers, of course. Science expresses skepticism on everything from ghosts to God to true love, and it doesn't stop legions of people from believing in them. Libraries could be filled with anecdotes of when science and mainstream thinking got it all wrong.
The end is near. And it has a date.
That's what we've been told, at any rate. The cultural zeitgeist informs us that the ancient Mayans, when they were flipping through their calendars, jotted "doomsday" down on December 21, 2012, and circled it in red. Now, with 2012 coming into view, some folks are starting to panic – and profit. Turns out, the end of the world is big business.
A swarm of 2012-related books, television specials, and websites are competing for your attention, and things are just heating up. On November 13, a $200 million movie titled "2012" that's loaded with eye-melting special effects will roar into the box office – allowing its makers just enough time to reap and spend the film's DVD profits before the "real" end of the world hits.
But will we really see floodwaters sloshing over the Himalayas or Yellowstone National Park blow up? Will it be just another day? A time of spiritual enlightenment? And what did the Mayans really say? Turn the virtual page, dear reader, if you dare. We'll answer all your 2012 questions – and we won't spend $200 million to do it.
Did Mayans Think Dec. 21, 2012 Was the Apocalypse?
Short answer: No. But it's complicated.
December 21, 2012 is, some scholars believe, the last date on the Mayan's 5,125-year "long count" calendar – one of as many as 24 calendars the ultra-precise Mayans used to schedule everything from festivals and planting times to (one would assume) dental appointments. But, because most Mayan writings were destroyed by Spanish conquistadors way back when, there's very little to tell us just what the Mayans thought about that critical date: Was it of monumental significance or simply time to start another calendar?
We do know that the Mayans actually had some things scheduled after 2012 – Lord Pakal of Palenque was due to celebrate a coronation anniversary sometime in 4772, for instance – and frankly, not everyone's sure that that December 21, 2012 date is the one we should get all excited about. In fact, a number of modern-day Maya celebrated the beginning of the end of the calendar earlier this year – meaning they think the calendar's going to run out sometime next February. There's always been some uncertainty about the date, and while most scholars do believe 2012 corresponds with 5125 in the Mayan "long calendar", these Maya (led by group of elders) insist the "last year" began in February 2009, with the end of the calendar (presumably) coming 365 days later, which would be next February
How Did 2012 Become Such a Big Deal?
As far as Alexandra Bruce, author of "2012: Science or Superstition" can figure, the first real link between 2012 and the end of the world was forged in 1966, when respected anthropologist Michael Coe published his book "The Maya." The date got some traction in the mid-1980s with holistic spiritualists, but it wasn't until a handful of charismatic seekers – author and teacher José Argüelles and metaphysical scholar Terence McKenna, to name two of them – came along that the prophecy really started gaining steam. Argüelles (among others) organized the worldwide Harmonic Convergence event in 1987 – the beginning of a 26-year countdown to 2012 — and McKenna was a veritable 2012 evangelist until his death in 2000, speaking to rapt audiences around the world.
In 1993, McKenna said that "the womb of the planet has reached its finite limits, and that the human species has now, without choice, begun the descent down the birth canal of collective transformation toward something right around the corner and nearly completely unimaginable."
Critics note, however, that McKenna received many of his insights while under the influence of hallucinogens, and Argüelles refers to himself (according to Bruce) as "Valum Votan," the reincarnation of an ancient Mayan king. Take for what you will.
So All the Hubbub Is for Nothing?
Well, not exactly. See, the December 21 date – which many folks do believe is accurate – mysteriously coincides with an incredibly rare astronomical phenomenon: the conjunction of the sun with the center of the visible Milky Way galaxy. For the Mayans, the Milky Way signified their "Sacred Tree," and such an alignment would've been very important indeed. Some scholars think it's just too outlandish a coincidence to dismiss. Many believe the Mayans would interpret the conjunction as the beginning of a "new age," the sun crossing from one side of the Sacred Tree to another. The sacred tree, according to Bruce, is (in Mayan mythology) the tree that holds the sky up.
The mainstream scientific community is, shall we say, skeptical, believing the Mayans would've had no way of knowing such a conjunction was set to take place. The Milky Way is visible only at night, says Vincent H. Malstrom (professor emeritus of geography at Dartmouth College), when the sun's long gone. The Maya were good at astronomy, but they weren't that good.
What Do Other Cultures Say About This Time?
If the Mayans did place serious significance on 2012, many 2012 proponents say they're not alone.
"We knew there was a very transformative time coming," says Sharron Rose, writer/director for the documentary "2012 The Odyssey." There were many cultures pointing to this time in general."
..While no other culture tabs December 21 as the big day, Rose and her husband (and fellow holistic expert and filmmaker) Jay Weidner, say the Hindus, Incas, Tibetans, ancient Hebrews, and others suggested that the world would be due for a massive transformation around now. And most thought this transformation might be pretty positive.
According to "2012: Science or Superstition" by Bruce, traditional Hindus believe we're living in dark times indeed: According to "The Mahabharata," a Vedic text, the Kali Yuga, or "Age of Vice," where people "take vows only to break them soon after … people will for without reason destroy trees and gardens … people will become addicted to intoxicating drinks [and] Men will find their jobs stressful and will go to retreats to escape from work." Sounds horrible, doesn't it? But the good news is that, once we're done with the age of vice, we'll walk into a happier, more virtuous age – either the Dwapara Yuga, where we'll grow far taller and live far longer, or better yet, the Satya Yuga, where we won't die at all until we're good and ready to move on. Indeed, many cultures think we're heading into a veritable heaven on earth.
While traditional Hinduism teaches we've barely begun our cycle in the Kali Yuga, many 2012 proponents say its end is, cosmically speaking, right around the corner -- if it hasn't ended already
So 2012 Won't Be Painful, Then?
Folks like Rose and Weidner believe many cultures were pretty optimistic about this new age we're reputedly heading into. But that doesn't mean it'll be an easy transition – especially for decadent, consumer-loving Westerners. For many of us, Weidner says, this new beginning will feel an awful lot like the end of the world.
And indeed, Weidner says the world as we know it will end. We may be forced to give up lots of our material possessions, live off the land and commune with one another, instead of keeping in touch through Facebook. Much of what we think is important will reveal itself to be, well, rather silly. It could be an incredibly painful time for many of us.
"It's very close to stumbling into a room and there's blood and there's people screaming," Weidner says. "Then you discover, of course, it's just a woman having a baby."
Weidner readily admits he has little more idea of what the next age will look like than the rest of us. All he knows is it's going to be big and, at least initially, difficult. And others, of course, are decidedly more pessimistic.
But What, Exactly, Could Happen in 2012?
Some theories include:
Earth Crustal Displacement: Proponents believe the earth's crust—a layer of rock and dirt just a few miles thick—sometimes slips, sending whole continents careening into longitudes and latitudes their residents aren't prepared for. North Americans, for instance, might find themselves at the North Pole, while Antarctica is suddenly bathed in warmth.
Mass Extinction: We're about a million years overdue for a mass extinction, according to some theorists. Of course, many biologists will tell you we're already in the midst of a mass extinction, with as much as 50 percent of species on the chopping block over the next century.
Coronal Mass Ejection: Our sun is a fickle life source, and it occasionally jettisons a great deal of energy from its big, glowing self. Theoretically, it could suddenly spew enough energy to fry us all, but it's more likely to just spit enough plasma or whatnot to mess with our electronic infrastructure — which, considering every aspect of our daily lives is tied to said infrastructure, could be serious indeed
What Do 'Real' Scientists Think Will Happen in 2012?
In the words of Bruce, "Academics appear to stand united in a wholesale pooh-poohing of the 2012 phenomenon." Most won't even deign to discuss 2012 theories, be they gamma rays or Planet X. And those who do are hardly complimentary.
"I must say that I worry seriously about the psychological damage that can be done by those expositors of bizarre theories," Dr. Anthony Aveni, professor of astronomy and anthropology at Colgate University, told the makers of the film "2012: Science or Superstition." "… I won't name them, but there are many, many books about the cataclysm and the apocalypse and I do have an interest in bringing words out of academe to a broader public, I think it's very important that we scientific investigators play a role in educating the public, giving our side of things."
That doesn't dissuade believers, of course. Science expresses skepticism on everything from ghosts to God to true love, and it doesn't stop legions of people from believing in them. Libraries could be filled with anecdotes of when science and mainstream thinking got it all wrong.
Thoughts are what every person has when they are alive. You and every other human on this
planet has thoughts that run through our brains every single day without
stopping. If we didn’t have the ability to think we would not be able to
function in our bodies. We would be dead if we could not think. Unfortunately,
many people have negative thoughts that they always think and believe. All of
us think negatively from time to time but some other people have chronic
negative thoughts that cripple their ability to succeed and live a rewarding
life. Even I had negative thoughts today. Sometimes I wonder because of the
failing United States economy are we supposed to just exist until we die. It is
very tough to not think like this when there is so much uncertainty about the
economy and these conditions are hurting the American middle class intensely.
Okay, that’s enough about the economy because I know that I’m digressing a
little bit here. Are you with me so far?
planet has thoughts that run through our brains every single day without
stopping. If we didn’t have the ability to think we would not be able to
function in our bodies. We would be dead if we could not think. Unfortunately,
many people have negative thoughts that they always think and believe. All of
us think negatively from time to time but some other people have chronic
negative thoughts that cripple their ability to succeed and live a rewarding
life. Even I had negative thoughts today. Sometimes I wonder because of the
failing United States economy are we supposed to just exist until we die. It is
very tough to not think like this when there is so much uncertainty about the
economy and these conditions are hurting the American middle class intensely.
Okay, that’s enough about the economy because I know that I’m digressing a
little bit here. Are you with me so far?
My point was that
there are people who for whatever reason have these chronic negative thoughts
inside of them. They constantly think of the worst possible things that could
happen to them and they sabotage their chances for success without even
realizing that fact. This is the way a negative person is used to thinking
unless they change their habits. I am not a life and wellness coach but I do
know how bad negative thoughts are. Negative thoughts are dangerous and evil
and they will latch on to anyone that allows these thoughts to latch onto them.
This is not a joke. Negative thinkers have a very poor self-esteem and they do
not have any ambition. Negative thinkers are more likely to get sick and suffer
illnesses than a positive person. I am not saying that positive people do not
have “bad” things happen to them. Even the positive people have certain
setbacks in their life. I have had the setback of losing my job and I haven’t
had a real job for a while but the economic conditions have made it more
challenging to find jobs. I will find another job eventually because that’s my
belief. I do accept the fact that times are tough now but I will get back into
the workforce. Do you see where I am going with this?
there are people who for whatever reason have these chronic negative thoughts
inside of them. They constantly think of the worst possible things that could
happen to them and they sabotage their chances for success without even
realizing that fact. This is the way a negative person is used to thinking
unless they change their habits. I am not a life and wellness coach but I do
know how bad negative thoughts are. Negative thoughts are dangerous and evil
and they will latch on to anyone that allows these thoughts to latch onto them.
This is not a joke. Negative thinkers have a very poor self-esteem and they do
not have any ambition. Negative thinkers are more likely to get sick and suffer
illnesses than a positive person. I am not saying that positive people do not
have “bad” things happen to them. Even the positive people have certain
setbacks in their life. I have had the setback of losing my job and I haven’t
had a real job for a while but the economic conditions have made it more
challenging to find jobs. I will find another job eventually because that’s my
belief. I do accept the fact that times are tough now but I will get back into
the workforce. Do you see where I am going with this?
You have got to
accept the reality of your personal situation while also having faith that your
situation will improve and that is what is most important. Faith is what can
keep you going in tough times. You have got to be prepared for the long road to
getting yourself back into the workforce because times are not what they used
to be. Let me emphasize this point once again that it is never too late to
change your habits if you have been a negative thinker especially for a long
time. Your life is just like a movie because it keeps playing every day and you
can change how you see the pictures of your life. Start thinking positive when
you wake up in the morning as this will create a much better day for you. And
try as hard as you can to not watch the news in the morning please. There is
just too much negativity on the television these days and the negative news are
what get the most attention. Feed your mind something positive that makes you
feel good. Trust me on this one because you will feel better if you do that.
accept the reality of your personal situation while also having faith that your
situation will improve and that is what is most important. Faith is what can
keep you going in tough times. You have got to be prepared for the long road to
getting yourself back into the workforce because times are not what they used
to be. Let me emphasize this point once again that it is never too late to
change your habits if you have been a negative thinker especially for a long
time. Your life is just like a movie because it keeps playing every day and you
can change how you see the pictures of your life. Start thinking positive when
you wake up in the morning as this will create a much better day for you. And
try as hard as you can to not watch the news in the morning please. There is
just too much negativity on the television these days and the negative news are
what get the most attention. Feed your mind something positive that makes you
feel good. Trust me on this one because you will feel better if you do that.
Believe me I know
very well that because of the failing economy and the major drop in the stock
market that people are very worried and scared of the future. Things do not
seem to be looking good right now. But I think that if we constantly focus on
the negative things in our lives, which are not a very constructive way of
thinking we will ruin ourselves. The problem is that this negativity is so pervasive that it has
become part of American culture. People think negatively because that is what
they are used to doing. Yes it is true that times are very tough right now. But
there’s no sense in sitting around and being in a sour mood all day. Besides,
the more negative that you are the more likely you will be to attract those
kinds of people into your life and that’s not what you want is it? That’s why
you are reading this. You are reading this because you are focused on living a
life of happiness, prosperity and success. Positive thinking has enabled me to
cure a sore throat and a clogged up ear all without having to step in to a
doctor’s office!
very well that because of the failing economy and the major drop in the stock
market that people are very worried and scared of the future. Things do not
seem to be looking good right now. But I think that if we constantly focus on
the negative things in our lives, which are not a very constructive way of
thinking we will ruin ourselves. The problem is that this negativity is so pervasive that it has
become part of American culture. People think negatively because that is what
they are used to doing. Yes it is true that times are very tough right now. But
there’s no sense in sitting around and being in a sour mood all day. Besides,
the more negative that you are the more likely you will be to attract those
kinds of people into your life and that’s not what you want is it? That’s why
you are reading this. You are reading this because you are focused on living a
life of happiness, prosperity and success. Positive thinking has enabled me to
cure a sore throat and a clogged up ear all without having to step in to a
doctor’s office!
Let me say again
that no matter how hard we try, all of us will have some negative thoughts. The
hard part is being able to recognize that they are negative and trying to catch
them when we do notice this happening. One of the best medicines that you can
use I your life is a positive attitude. Positive attitudes have the power to
heal you like you would never believe. Positive attitudes work like magic if
they are used consistently. Even if you do not have a job right now, looking
for a job is like a job also. If you start a website or a blog, that is also
just like a job because you are at least working towards increasing your
knowledge and skills. That’s exactly what I am doing right now. I will be
working just about every day to put as much content on this website as
possible.
that no matter how hard we try, all of us will have some negative thoughts. The
hard part is being able to recognize that they are negative and trying to catch
them when we do notice this happening. One of the best medicines that you can
use I your life is a positive attitude. Positive attitudes have the power to
heal you like you would never believe. Positive attitudes work like magic if
they are used consistently. Even if you do not have a job right now, looking
for a job is like a job also. If you start a website or a blog, that is also
just like a job because you are at least working towards increasing your
knowledge and skills. That’s exactly what I am doing right now. I will be
working just about every day to put as much content on this website as
possible.
I would encourage
all of you to leave comments for me and let us go through this journey called
life and make life the best that it can possibly be. I’m willing to work with
those that are focused and dedicated to making sure this world is a better
place by spreading as much positivity as they can. Let’s get started everyone!
Let’s start today by thinking positive always no matter what. And even if you
do get down sometimes, you can always change your mood in an instant. You have
the power to change your life for the better and by reading this blog post you
are taking at least one step in the right direction.
all of you to leave comments for me and let us go through this journey called
life and make life the best that it can possibly be. I’m willing to work with
those that are focused and dedicated to making sure this world is a better
place by spreading as much positivity as they can. Let’s get started everyone!
Let’s start today by thinking positive always no matter what. And even if you
do get down sometimes, you can always change your mood in an instant. You have
the power to change your life for the better and by reading this blog post you
are taking at least one step in the right direction.
How to control those negative thoughts
Thoughts are what every person has when they are alive. You and every other human on this
planet has thoughts that run through our brains every single day without
stopping. If we didn’t have the ability to think we would not be able to
function in our bodies. We would be dead if we could not think. Unfortunately,
many people have negative thoughts that they always think and believe. All of
us think negatively from time to time but some other people have chronic
negative thoughts that cripple their ability to succeed and live a rewarding
life. Even I had negative thoughts today. Sometimes I wonder because of the
failing United States economy are we supposed to just exist until we die. It is
very tough to not think like this when there is so much uncertainty about the
economy and these conditions are hurting the American middle class intensely.
Okay, that’s enough about the economy because I know that I’m digressing a
little bit here. Are you with me so far?
planet has thoughts that run through our brains every single day without
stopping. If we didn’t have the ability to think we would not be able to
function in our bodies. We would be dead if we could not think. Unfortunately,
many people have negative thoughts that they always think and believe. All of
us think negatively from time to time but some other people have chronic
negative thoughts that cripple their ability to succeed and live a rewarding
life. Even I had negative thoughts today. Sometimes I wonder because of the
failing United States economy are we supposed to just exist until we die. It is
very tough to not think like this when there is so much uncertainty about the
economy and these conditions are hurting the American middle class intensely.
Okay, that’s enough about the economy because I know that I’m digressing a
little bit here. Are you with me so far?
My point was that
there are people who for whatever reason have these chronic negative thoughts
inside of them. They constantly think of the worst possible things that could
happen to them and they sabotage their chances for success without even
realizing that fact. This is the way a negative person is used to thinking
unless they change their habits. I am not a life and wellness coach but I do
know how bad negative thoughts are. Negative thoughts are dangerous and evil
and they will latch on to anyone that allows these thoughts to latch onto them.
This is not a joke. Negative thinkers have a very poor self-esteem and they do
not have any ambition. Negative thinkers are more likely to get sick and suffer
illnesses than a positive person. I am not saying that positive people do not
have “bad” things happen to them. Even the positive people have certain
setbacks in their life. I have had the setback of losing my job and I haven’t
had a real job for a while but the economic conditions have made it more
challenging to find jobs. I will find another job eventually because that’s my
belief. I do accept the fact that times are tough now but I will get back into
the workforce. Do you see where I am going with this?
there are people who for whatever reason have these chronic negative thoughts
inside of them. They constantly think of the worst possible things that could
happen to them and they sabotage their chances for success without even
realizing that fact. This is the way a negative person is used to thinking
unless they change their habits. I am not a life and wellness coach but I do
know how bad negative thoughts are. Negative thoughts are dangerous and evil
and they will latch on to anyone that allows these thoughts to latch onto them.
This is not a joke. Negative thinkers have a very poor self-esteem and they do
not have any ambition. Negative thinkers are more likely to get sick and suffer
illnesses than a positive person. I am not saying that positive people do not
have “bad” things happen to them. Even the positive people have certain
setbacks in their life. I have had the setback of losing my job and I haven’t
had a real job for a while but the economic conditions have made it more
challenging to find jobs. I will find another job eventually because that’s my
belief. I do accept the fact that times are tough now but I will get back into
the workforce. Do you see where I am going with this?
You have got to
accept the reality of your personal situation while also having faith that your
situation will improve and that is what is most important. Faith is what can
keep you going in tough times. You have got to be prepared for the long road to
getting yourself back into the workforce because times are not what they used
to be. Let me emphasize this point once again that it is never too late to
change your habits if you have been a negative thinker especially for a long
time. Your life is just like a movie because it keeps playing every day and you
can change how you see the pictures of your life. Start thinking positive when
you wake up in the morning as this will create a much better day for you. And
try as hard as you can to not watch the news in the morning please. There is
just too much negativity on the television these days and the negative news are
what get the most attention. Feed your mind something positive that makes you
feel good. Trust me on this one because you will feel better if you do that.
accept the reality of your personal situation while also having faith that your
situation will improve and that is what is most important. Faith is what can
keep you going in tough times. You have got to be prepared for the long road to
getting yourself back into the workforce because times are not what they used
to be. Let me emphasize this point once again that it is never too late to
change your habits if you have been a negative thinker especially for a long
time. Your life is just like a movie because it keeps playing every day and you
can change how you see the pictures of your life. Start thinking positive when
you wake up in the morning as this will create a much better day for you. And
try as hard as you can to not watch the news in the morning please. There is
just too much negativity on the television these days and the negative news are
what get the most attention. Feed your mind something positive that makes you
feel good. Trust me on this one because you will feel better if you do that.
Believe me I know
very well that because of the failing economy and the major drop in the stock
market that people are very worried and scared of the future. Things do not
seem to be looking good right now. But I think that if we constantly focus on
the negative things in our lives, which are not a very constructive way of
thinking we will ruin ourselves. The problem is that this negativity is so pervasive that it has
become part of American culture. People think negatively because that is what
they are used to doing. Yes it is true that times are very tough right now. But
there’s no sense in sitting around and being in a sour mood all day. Besides,
the more negative that you are the more likely you will be to attract those
kinds of people into your life and that’s not what you want is it? That’s why
you are reading this. You are reading this because you are focused on living a
life of happiness, prosperity and success. Positive thinking has enabled me to
cure a sore throat and a clogged up ear all without having to step in to a
doctor’s office!
very well that because of the failing economy and the major drop in the stock
market that people are very worried and scared of the future. Things do not
seem to be looking good right now. But I think that if we constantly focus on
the negative things in our lives, which are not a very constructive way of
thinking we will ruin ourselves. The problem is that this negativity is so pervasive that it has
become part of American culture. People think negatively because that is what
they are used to doing. Yes it is true that times are very tough right now. But
there’s no sense in sitting around and being in a sour mood all day. Besides,
the more negative that you are the more likely you will be to attract those
kinds of people into your life and that’s not what you want is it? That’s why
you are reading this. You are reading this because you are focused on living a
life of happiness, prosperity and success. Positive thinking has enabled me to
cure a sore throat and a clogged up ear all without having to step in to a
doctor’s office!
Let me say again
that no matter how hard we try, all of us will have some negative thoughts. The
hard part is being able to recognize that they are negative and trying to catch
them when we do notice this happening. One of the best medicines that you can
use I your life is a positive attitude. Positive attitudes have the power to
heal you like you would never believe. Positive attitudes work like magic if
they are used consistently. Even if you do not have a job right now, looking
for a job is like a job also. If you start a website or a blog, that is also
just like a job because you are at least working towards increasing your
knowledge and skills. That’s exactly what I am doing right now. I will be
working just about every day to put as much content on this website as
possible.
that no matter how hard we try, all of us will have some negative thoughts. The
hard part is being able to recognize that they are negative and trying to catch
them when we do notice this happening. One of the best medicines that you can
use I your life is a positive attitude. Positive attitudes have the power to
heal you like you would never believe. Positive attitudes work like magic if
they are used consistently. Even if you do not have a job right now, looking
for a job is like a job also. If you start a website or a blog, that is also
just like a job because you are at least working towards increasing your
knowledge and skills. That’s exactly what I am doing right now. I will be
working just about every day to put as much content on this website as
possible.
I would encourage
all of you to leave comments for me and let us go through this journey called
life and make life the best that it can possibly be. I’m willing to work with
those that are focused and dedicated to making sure this world is a better
place by spreading as much positivity as they can. Let’s get started everyone!
Let’s start today by thinking positive always no matter what. And even if you
do get down sometimes, you can always change your mood in an instant. You have
the power to change your life for the better and by reading this blog post you
are taking at least one step in the right direction.
all of you to leave comments for me and let us go through this journey called
life and make life the best that it can possibly be. I’m willing to work with
those that are focused and dedicated to making sure this world is a better
place by spreading as much positivity as they can. Let’s get started everyone!
Let’s start today by thinking positive always no matter what. And even if you
do get down sometimes, you can always change your mood in an instant. You have
the power to change your life for the better and by reading this blog post you
are taking at least one step in the right direction.
I am going to ask you to something very weird right now. First of all, I want you to listen to your thoughts. (DANIEL BETTER)
Now tell me, what thoughts fill your head? Would you label them as positive, or negative?
If you ran into someone on the street, do you think they will have any indication of what is on your mind?
The answer to number one is up to you. But, the answer number two can be pretty generic. Although people will not be able to tell you exactly what you think, they will more or less have an idea of how you are feeling.
Here's another question. If you enter a social gathering with many of your friends, do they all of a sudden become quiet as if something bad has transpired? Or is the response quite different where they all perk up like they are anticipating that something exciting is going to happen?
Guess what?Answers to all of these questions will difer greatly depending on your mindset. Thoughts are very powerful. They affect your general attitude. Whether you realize it or not, your frame of mind or attitude reflects your appearance also! that is, unless you are an exceptional actor.
And it doesn't end there. Your attitude can also affect people around you.
Your attitude and how you carry yourself as a result depends solely on you. It can be either positive or negative.
Positive thoughts have a filling effect. They are admittedly invigorating. Plus, the people around the person carrying positive thoughts are usually energized by this type of attitude.
On the other hand, negative thoughts generally have a sapping effect on those around you. Not only do your negative thoughts make you look sad and gloomy, they can turn what is meant to be a festive and joyful get-together into what more closely resembles a funeral wake.A positive attitude attracts people, while a negative attitude repels them. People tend to shy away from those who carry a negative attitude.
We can also define attitude as the way of looking at the world. If it is your decision to focus on the negative things in the world as is the case for so many today, you are actually brewing up a negative attitude. However, if you choose to focus on the positive things, you are more likely carry a positive attitude.
There is so much for you to gain from having a positive attitude. For one, studies have shown that a positive attitude promotes better health. Secondly, those that have this type of attitude always have many more friends. Stress is also handled much better by those who have a positive attitude than those with a negative one.
A positive attitude begins with a healthy self-image. If you will love the way you are and are satisfied, confident, and self-assured, you also make others are around feel the same way.
A negative attitude, on the other hand, has, of course, an opposite effect. Therefore, a twofold drawback is carried with a negative attitude. You feel bad about yourself, and you make others feel the same way.
You need to think healthy thoughts in order to have a positive attitude. This is probably very hard to do nowadays since, all around us, the media feeds us nothing but negative thoughts. There was a study done that concluded that for every 14 things a parent says to their child, unfortunately only one is positive. This is truly a saddening thought.
If you want a healthier outlook in life, you need to think happy thoughts, and you have to hear positive things as well. Let's take a step back now and decide what we can do to make this happen. Well, for starters, you could see a funny movie, you could play with children, spend some time telling jokes with friends. All these activities fill you with positive stimuli, which in turn promotes positive attitude.
Even though it is nearly impossible to totally eliminate all negative things around us on a daily basis, you can still focus on the positive and good things in life and in turn carry a positive attitude.And this positive attitude you now carry can be of benefit to other people. The thing most do to try to help those who are feeling down is to give them advice. Sometimes though, all that is needed is an ear to listen to them and support them. If you have a positive attitude you may be able to cheer them up without even having to say anything.
Why do people make the choice to have a negative attitude when a positive attitude carries with it so many benefits. Many times a negative attitude is adopted by someone who is looking for attention. Before you get me wrong, feeling sad, angry, or gloomy is not wrong itself. But dwelling on these thoughts for far too long is not healthy either. There is a time to mourn.
As always, if you are beset by troubles, even in your darkest hour, focus on the good things in life, you will always have hope. Problems become something you can overcome.
There is absolutley nothing to lose by adopting a positive and healthy attitude. Studies show that such an attitude actually retards aging, makes you healthier, helps you develop a better stress coping mechanism, and has a very positive effect on all the people you meet every day. With that said, there is nothing not to like about a positive attitude! Focus on good and positive things today
Now tell me, what thoughts fill your head? Would you label them as positive, or negative?
If you ran into someone on the street, do you think they will have any indication of what is on your mind?
The answer to number one is up to you. But, the answer number two can be pretty generic. Although people will not be able to tell you exactly what you think, they will more or less have an idea of how you are feeling.
Here's another question. If you enter a social gathering with many of your friends, do they all of a sudden become quiet as if something bad has transpired? Or is the response quite different where they all perk up like they are anticipating that something exciting is going to happen?
Guess what?Answers to all of these questions will difer greatly depending on your mindset. Thoughts are very powerful. They affect your general attitude. Whether you realize it or not, your frame of mind or attitude reflects your appearance also! that is, unless you are an exceptional actor.
And it doesn't end there. Your attitude can also affect people around you.
Your attitude and how you carry yourself as a result depends solely on you. It can be either positive or negative.
Positive thoughts have a filling effect. They are admittedly invigorating. Plus, the people around the person carrying positive thoughts are usually energized by this type of attitude.
On the other hand, negative thoughts generally have a sapping effect on those around you. Not only do your negative thoughts make you look sad and gloomy, they can turn what is meant to be a festive and joyful get-together into what more closely resembles a funeral wake.A positive attitude attracts people, while a negative attitude repels them. People tend to shy away from those who carry a negative attitude.
We can also define attitude as the way of looking at the world. If it is your decision to focus on the negative things in the world as is the case for so many today, you are actually brewing up a negative attitude. However, if you choose to focus on the positive things, you are more likely carry a positive attitude.
There is so much for you to gain from having a positive attitude. For one, studies have shown that a positive attitude promotes better health. Secondly, those that have this type of attitude always have many more friends. Stress is also handled much better by those who have a positive attitude than those with a negative one.
A positive attitude begins with a healthy self-image. If you will love the way you are and are satisfied, confident, and self-assured, you also make others are around feel the same way.
A negative attitude, on the other hand, has, of course, an opposite effect. Therefore, a twofold drawback is carried with a negative attitude. You feel bad about yourself, and you make others feel the same way.
You need to think healthy thoughts in order to have a positive attitude. This is probably very hard to do nowadays since, all around us, the media feeds us nothing but negative thoughts. There was a study done that concluded that for every 14 things a parent says to their child, unfortunately only one is positive. This is truly a saddening thought.
If you want a healthier outlook in life, you need to think happy thoughts, and you have to hear positive things as well. Let's take a step back now and decide what we can do to make this happen. Well, for starters, you could see a funny movie, you could play with children, spend some time telling jokes with friends. All these activities fill you with positive stimuli, which in turn promotes positive attitude.
Even though it is nearly impossible to totally eliminate all negative things around us on a daily basis, you can still focus on the positive and good things in life and in turn carry a positive attitude.And this positive attitude you now carry can be of benefit to other people. The thing most do to try to help those who are feeling down is to give them advice. Sometimes though, all that is needed is an ear to listen to them and support them. If you have a positive attitude you may be able to cheer them up without even having to say anything.
Why do people make the choice to have a negative attitude when a positive attitude carries with it so many benefits. Many times a negative attitude is adopted by someone who is looking for attention. Before you get me wrong, feeling sad, angry, or gloomy is not wrong itself. But dwelling on these thoughts for far too long is not healthy either. There is a time to mourn.
As always, if you are beset by troubles, even in your darkest hour, focus on the good things in life, you will always have hope. Problems become something you can overcome.
There is absolutley nothing to lose by adopting a positive and healthy attitude. Studies show that such an attitude actually retards aging, makes you healthier, helps you develop a better stress coping mechanism, and has a very positive effect on all the people you meet every day. With that said, there is nothing not to like about a positive attitude! Focus on good and positive things today
The power of POSITIVE ATTITUDE
I am going to ask you to something very weird right now. First of all, I want you to listen to your thoughts. (DANIEL BETTER)
Now tell me, what thoughts fill your head? Would you label them as positive, or negative?
If you ran into someone on the street, do you think they will have any indication of what is on your mind?
The answer to number one is up to you. But, the answer number two can be pretty generic. Although people will not be able to tell you exactly what you think, they will more or less have an idea of how you are feeling.
Here's another question. If you enter a social gathering with many of your friends, do they all of a sudden become quiet as if something bad has transpired? Or is the response quite different where they all perk up like they are anticipating that something exciting is going to happen?
Guess what?Answers to all of these questions will difer greatly depending on your mindset. Thoughts are very powerful. They affect your general attitude. Whether you realize it or not, your frame of mind or attitude reflects your appearance also! that is, unless you are an exceptional actor.
And it doesn't end there. Your attitude can also affect people around you.
Your attitude and how you carry yourself as a result depends solely on you. It can be either positive or negative.
Positive thoughts have a filling effect. They are admittedly invigorating. Plus, the people around the person carrying positive thoughts are usually energized by this type of attitude.
On the other hand, negative thoughts generally have a sapping effect on those around you. Not only do your negative thoughts make you look sad and gloomy, they can turn what is meant to be a festive and joyful get-together into what more closely resembles a funeral wake.A positive attitude attracts people, while a negative attitude repels them. People tend to shy away from those who carry a negative attitude.
We can also define attitude as the way of looking at the world. If it is your decision to focus on the negative things in the world as is the case for so many today, you are actually brewing up a negative attitude. However, if you choose to focus on the positive things, you are more likely carry a positive attitude.
There is so much for you to gain from having a positive attitude. For one, studies have shown that a positive attitude promotes better health. Secondly, those that have this type of attitude always have many more friends. Stress is also handled much better by those who have a positive attitude than those with a negative one.
A positive attitude begins with a healthy self-image. If you will love the way you are and are satisfied, confident, and self-assured, you also make others are around feel the same way.
A negative attitude, on the other hand, has, of course, an opposite effect. Therefore, a twofold drawback is carried with a negative attitude. You feel bad about yourself, and you make others feel the same way.
You need to think healthy thoughts in order to have a positive attitude. This is probably very hard to do nowadays since, all around us, the media feeds us nothing but negative thoughts. There was a study done that concluded that for every 14 things a parent says to their child, unfortunately only one is positive. This is truly a saddening thought.
If you want a healthier outlook in life, you need to think happy thoughts, and you have to hear positive things as well. Let's take a step back now and decide what we can do to make this happen. Well, for starters, you could see a funny movie, you could play with children, spend some time telling jokes with friends. All these activities fill you with positive stimuli, which in turn promotes positive attitude.
Even though it is nearly impossible to totally eliminate all negative things around us on a daily basis, you can still focus on the positive and good things in life and in turn carry a positive attitude.And this positive attitude you now carry can be of benefit to other people. The thing most do to try to help those who are feeling down is to give them advice. Sometimes though, all that is needed is an ear to listen to them and support them. If you have a positive attitude you may be able to cheer them up without even having to say anything.
Why do people make the choice to have a negative attitude when a positive attitude carries with it so many benefits. Many times a negative attitude is adopted by someone who is looking for attention. Before you get me wrong, feeling sad, angry, or gloomy is not wrong itself. But dwelling on these thoughts for far too long is not healthy either. There is a time to mourn.
As always, if you are beset by troubles, even in your darkest hour, focus on the good things in life, you will always have hope. Problems become something you can overcome.
There is absolutley nothing to lose by adopting a positive and healthy attitude. Studies show that such an attitude actually retards aging, makes you healthier, helps you develop a better stress coping mechanism, and has a very positive effect on all the people you meet every day. With that said, there is nothing not to like about a positive attitude! Focus on good and positive things today
Now tell me, what thoughts fill your head? Would you label them as positive, or negative?
If you ran into someone on the street, do you think they will have any indication of what is on your mind?
The answer to number one is up to you. But, the answer number two can be pretty generic. Although people will not be able to tell you exactly what you think, they will more or less have an idea of how you are feeling.
Here's another question. If you enter a social gathering with many of your friends, do they all of a sudden become quiet as if something bad has transpired? Or is the response quite different where they all perk up like they are anticipating that something exciting is going to happen?
Guess what?Answers to all of these questions will difer greatly depending on your mindset. Thoughts are very powerful. They affect your general attitude. Whether you realize it or not, your frame of mind or attitude reflects your appearance also! that is, unless you are an exceptional actor.
And it doesn't end there. Your attitude can also affect people around you.
Your attitude and how you carry yourself as a result depends solely on you. It can be either positive or negative.
Positive thoughts have a filling effect. They are admittedly invigorating. Plus, the people around the person carrying positive thoughts are usually energized by this type of attitude.
On the other hand, negative thoughts generally have a sapping effect on those around you. Not only do your negative thoughts make you look sad and gloomy, they can turn what is meant to be a festive and joyful get-together into what more closely resembles a funeral wake.A positive attitude attracts people, while a negative attitude repels them. People tend to shy away from those who carry a negative attitude.
We can also define attitude as the way of looking at the world. If it is your decision to focus on the negative things in the world as is the case for so many today, you are actually brewing up a negative attitude. However, if you choose to focus on the positive things, you are more likely carry a positive attitude.
There is so much for you to gain from having a positive attitude. For one, studies have shown that a positive attitude promotes better health. Secondly, those that have this type of attitude always have many more friends. Stress is also handled much better by those who have a positive attitude than those with a negative one.
A positive attitude begins with a healthy self-image. If you will love the way you are and are satisfied, confident, and self-assured, you also make others are around feel the same way.
A negative attitude, on the other hand, has, of course, an opposite effect. Therefore, a twofold drawback is carried with a negative attitude. You feel bad about yourself, and you make others feel the same way.
You need to think healthy thoughts in order to have a positive attitude. This is probably very hard to do nowadays since, all around us, the media feeds us nothing but negative thoughts. There was a study done that concluded that for every 14 things a parent says to their child, unfortunately only one is positive. This is truly a saddening thought.
If you want a healthier outlook in life, you need to think happy thoughts, and you have to hear positive things as well. Let's take a step back now and decide what we can do to make this happen. Well, for starters, you could see a funny movie, you could play with children, spend some time telling jokes with friends. All these activities fill you with positive stimuli, which in turn promotes positive attitude.
Even though it is nearly impossible to totally eliminate all negative things around us on a daily basis, you can still focus on the positive and good things in life and in turn carry a positive attitude.And this positive attitude you now carry can be of benefit to other people. The thing most do to try to help those who are feeling down is to give them advice. Sometimes though, all that is needed is an ear to listen to them and support them. If you have a positive attitude you may be able to cheer them up without even having to say anything.
Why do people make the choice to have a negative attitude when a positive attitude carries with it so many benefits. Many times a negative attitude is adopted by someone who is looking for attention. Before you get me wrong, feeling sad, angry, or gloomy is not wrong itself. But dwelling on these thoughts for far too long is not healthy either. There is a time to mourn.
As always, if you are beset by troubles, even in your darkest hour, focus on the good things in life, you will always have hope. Problems become something you can overcome.
There is absolutley nothing to lose by adopting a positive and healthy attitude. Studies show that such an attitude actually retards aging, makes you healthier, helps you develop a better stress coping mechanism, and has a very positive effect on all the people you meet every day. With that said, there is nothing not to like about a positive attitude! Focus on good and positive things today
The following self improvement tips will aid you in your efforts to begin your personal development endeavours.( Daniel Better)
You will find yourself achieving new levels of fulfillment by incorporating them into your daily life. If personal development and growth interests you, there is a good chance you are constantly looking for reliable techniques that will stimulate your progression. Any tactics that can kickstart your personal growth and show you fast results would be fondly looked upon.
After years of study in the self improvement arena, I have found the following strategies to be invaluable. Any chance I can give back to others that have that same thirst to better themselves, I consider it a privilege knowing that I was once in the exact same place.
Expect to Achieve
While many think that the majority of people who are successful in the world are smarter than they are, that simply is not the case. The real secret here is to expect to win before it has ever happened. I can’t stress enough how important this is. Your mindset has a hugely powerful effect on whether or not you will attain your dreams and goals.
Note that I didn’t say you need knowledge to win, because the fact of the matter is having a bold and determined expectancy goes a lot further than actually having the knowledge. The knowledge will come with conviction and persistence.
Keep a Daily Journal
You will be hardpressed to find an ultra successful person who doesn’t adopt a personal daily journal. We can’t keep track of everything that passes through our minds and this is when a journal comes in extremely handy. Whenever something strikes you as something you would like to do, accomplish or feel passionate about, get in the habit of writing it down. It will give you a sense of self-awareness and will skyrocket your confidence in yourself.
Meditation
Known to be a fabulous stress reliever not to mention the other health benefits like aiding in digestion and even slowing your heart rate, this is one of the most overlooked of the techniques even though it could very well be one of the most important. It drastically helps in avoiding worries and anxiety because it clears your mind of all the negative thoughts useless thoughts that we all feel from time to time. Your sleep will be more restful and it will help you make the most of the other techniques shared here.
Write Action Plans & Specific Goals
The simple act of putting pen to paper has a dramatic effect on clarifying your goals and aids with the expectancy I talked about earlier. This habit of writing down goals is mandatory if you want to actually achieve those goals. Dreaming is one thing, doing is quite another. All of these written goals should lead you to your ultimate long term goal and perfect life.
Daily Affirmations
Getting in the habit of reading aloud positive affirmations each and every day will lierally change your character, your personality and ultimately change the actions you take every day of your life. I have found that reading these out loud when I get up in the morning and before I go to bed at night to work very well. You can’t help but change your inner self by doing this religiously every day.
Be Well Rounded
All areas of your life are affected by all other areas of your life. By that I mean, if you have bad relationships for example, your finances and even your health will suffer also. Problems in your relationships, your health or finances will zap the necessary energy to make the most out of all of these areas of your life. Personal development and success will become much more difficult as a result.
In order to accomplish great things, living a balanced life is so important, a life of great emotional fortitude, financial security and physical stamina. Be well rounded in all of these areas and you will inevitably reap the rewards.
To great success in your life!
You will find yourself achieving new levels of fulfillment by incorporating them into your daily life. If personal development and growth interests you, there is a good chance you are constantly looking for reliable techniques that will stimulate your progression. Any tactics that can kickstart your personal growth and show you fast results would be fondly looked upon.
After years of study in the self improvement arena, I have found the following strategies to be invaluable. Any chance I can give back to others that have that same thirst to better themselves, I consider it a privilege knowing that I was once in the exact same place.
Expect to Achieve
While many think that the majority of people who are successful in the world are smarter than they are, that simply is not the case. The real secret here is to expect to win before it has ever happened. I can’t stress enough how important this is. Your mindset has a hugely powerful effect on whether or not you will attain your dreams and goals.
Note that I didn’t say you need knowledge to win, because the fact of the matter is having a bold and determined expectancy goes a lot further than actually having the knowledge. The knowledge will come with conviction and persistence.
Keep a Daily Journal
You will be hardpressed to find an ultra successful person who doesn’t adopt a personal daily journal. We can’t keep track of everything that passes through our minds and this is when a journal comes in extremely handy. Whenever something strikes you as something you would like to do, accomplish or feel passionate about, get in the habit of writing it down. It will give you a sense of self-awareness and will skyrocket your confidence in yourself.
Meditation
Known to be a fabulous stress reliever not to mention the other health benefits like aiding in digestion and even slowing your heart rate, this is one of the most overlooked of the techniques even though it could very well be one of the most important. It drastically helps in avoiding worries and anxiety because it clears your mind of all the negative thoughts useless thoughts that we all feel from time to time. Your sleep will be more restful and it will help you make the most of the other techniques shared here.
Write Action Plans & Specific Goals
The simple act of putting pen to paper has a dramatic effect on clarifying your goals and aids with the expectancy I talked about earlier. This habit of writing down goals is mandatory if you want to actually achieve those goals. Dreaming is one thing, doing is quite another. All of these written goals should lead you to your ultimate long term goal and perfect life.
Daily Affirmations
Getting in the habit of reading aloud positive affirmations each and every day will lierally change your character, your personality and ultimately change the actions you take every day of your life. I have found that reading these out loud when I get up in the morning and before I go to bed at night to work very well. You can’t help but change your inner self by doing this religiously every day.
Be Well Rounded
All areas of your life are affected by all other areas of your life. By that I mean, if you have bad relationships for example, your finances and even your health will suffer also. Problems in your relationships, your health or finances will zap the necessary energy to make the most out of all of these areas of your life. Personal development and success will become much more difficult as a result.
In order to accomplish great things, living a balanced life is so important, a life of great emotional fortitude, financial security and physical stamina. Be well rounded in all of these areas and you will inevitably reap the rewards.
To great success in your life!
6 Simple Self Improvement Tips
The following self improvement tips will aid you in your efforts to begin your personal development endeavours.( Daniel Better)
You will find yourself achieving new levels of fulfillment by incorporating them into your daily life. If personal development and growth interests you, there is a good chance you are constantly looking for reliable techniques that will stimulate your progression. Any tactics that can kickstart your personal growth and show you fast results would be fondly looked upon.
After years of study in the self improvement arena, I have found the following strategies to be invaluable. Any chance I can give back to others that have that same thirst to better themselves, I consider it a privilege knowing that I was once in the exact same place.
Expect to Achieve
While many think that the majority of people who are successful in the world are smarter than they are, that simply is not the case. The real secret here is to expect to win before it has ever happened. I can’t stress enough how important this is. Your mindset has a hugely powerful effect on whether or not you will attain your dreams and goals.
Note that I didn’t say you need knowledge to win, because the fact of the matter is having a bold and determined expectancy goes a lot further than actually having the knowledge. The knowledge will come with conviction and persistence.
Keep a Daily Journal
You will be hardpressed to find an ultra successful person who doesn’t adopt a personal daily journal. We can’t keep track of everything that passes through our minds and this is when a journal comes in extremely handy. Whenever something strikes you as something you would like to do, accomplish or feel passionate about, get in the habit of writing it down. It will give you a sense of self-awareness and will skyrocket your confidence in yourself.
Meditation
Known to be a fabulous stress reliever not to mention the other health benefits like aiding in digestion and even slowing your heart rate, this is one of the most overlooked of the techniques even though it could very well be one of the most important. It drastically helps in avoiding worries and anxiety because it clears your mind of all the negative thoughts useless thoughts that we all feel from time to time. Your sleep will be more restful and it will help you make the most of the other techniques shared here.
Write Action Plans & Specific Goals
The simple act of putting pen to paper has a dramatic effect on clarifying your goals and aids with the expectancy I talked about earlier. This habit of writing down goals is mandatory if you want to actually achieve those goals. Dreaming is one thing, doing is quite another. All of these written goals should lead you to your ultimate long term goal and perfect life.
Daily Affirmations
Getting in the habit of reading aloud positive affirmations each and every day will lierally change your character, your personality and ultimately change the actions you take every day of your life. I have found that reading these out loud when I get up in the morning and before I go to bed at night to work very well. You can’t help but change your inner self by doing this religiously every day.
Be Well Rounded
All areas of your life are affected by all other areas of your life. By that I mean, if you have bad relationships for example, your finances and even your health will suffer also. Problems in your relationships, your health or finances will zap the necessary energy to make the most out of all of these areas of your life. Personal development and success will become much more difficult as a result.
In order to accomplish great things, living a balanced life is so important, a life of great emotional fortitude, financial security and physical stamina. Be well rounded in all of these areas and you will inevitably reap the rewards.
To great success in your life!
You will find yourself achieving new levels of fulfillment by incorporating them into your daily life. If personal development and growth interests you, there is a good chance you are constantly looking for reliable techniques that will stimulate your progression. Any tactics that can kickstart your personal growth and show you fast results would be fondly looked upon.
After years of study in the self improvement arena, I have found the following strategies to be invaluable. Any chance I can give back to others that have that same thirst to better themselves, I consider it a privilege knowing that I was once in the exact same place.
Expect to Achieve
While many think that the majority of people who are successful in the world are smarter than they are, that simply is not the case. The real secret here is to expect to win before it has ever happened. I can’t stress enough how important this is. Your mindset has a hugely powerful effect on whether or not you will attain your dreams and goals.
Note that I didn’t say you need knowledge to win, because the fact of the matter is having a bold and determined expectancy goes a lot further than actually having the knowledge. The knowledge will come with conviction and persistence.
Keep a Daily Journal
You will be hardpressed to find an ultra successful person who doesn’t adopt a personal daily journal. We can’t keep track of everything that passes through our minds and this is when a journal comes in extremely handy. Whenever something strikes you as something you would like to do, accomplish or feel passionate about, get in the habit of writing it down. It will give you a sense of self-awareness and will skyrocket your confidence in yourself.
Meditation
Known to be a fabulous stress reliever not to mention the other health benefits like aiding in digestion and even slowing your heart rate, this is one of the most overlooked of the techniques even though it could very well be one of the most important. It drastically helps in avoiding worries and anxiety because it clears your mind of all the negative thoughts useless thoughts that we all feel from time to time. Your sleep will be more restful and it will help you make the most of the other techniques shared here.
Write Action Plans & Specific Goals
The simple act of putting pen to paper has a dramatic effect on clarifying your goals and aids with the expectancy I talked about earlier. This habit of writing down goals is mandatory if you want to actually achieve those goals. Dreaming is one thing, doing is quite another. All of these written goals should lead you to your ultimate long term goal and perfect life.
Daily Affirmations
Getting in the habit of reading aloud positive affirmations each and every day will lierally change your character, your personality and ultimately change the actions you take every day of your life. I have found that reading these out loud when I get up in the morning and before I go to bed at night to work very well. You can’t help but change your inner self by doing this religiously every day.
Be Well Rounded
All areas of your life are affected by all other areas of your life. By that I mean, if you have bad relationships for example, your finances and even your health will suffer also. Problems in your relationships, your health or finances will zap the necessary energy to make the most out of all of these areas of your life. Personal development and success will become much more difficult as a result.
In order to accomplish great things, living a balanced life is so important, a life of great emotional fortitude, financial security and physical stamina. Be well rounded in all of these areas and you will inevitably reap the rewards.
To great success in your life!
You must never doubt yourself if you want to achieve self development. Failure is the reward for those who have the audacity to- (extracted from book by STEPHEN KAVITA)
Self development experts say that your actions are a true reflection of your thinking. This is to say that your attitude matters a lot. Personal attitude makes all the difference between a winner in life and a loser. It is further said that you can change anything and everything if you change your mind set. What the mind has decided the body cannot defy.
Hence you must never doubt yourself if you want to achieve self development. Failure is the reward for those who have the audacity to demean themselves. If you do not value and respect yourself then no one will respect you. Thus your first step in becoming a winner in life is by admiring your strengths and knowing that you deserve the good things in life.
Nevertheless, confidence and self-assurance are not in themselves adequate. You need to have a plan of action, a strategy for attaining self development. Careful planning, rationality and creativity are the irreplaceable ingredients required at every facet of life in order to achieve success in life. Not forgetting to take action in whatever you set to do.
Many people fail because of not taking action. Therefore, if you have a vision and a good plan remember to strategize on how you are going to act on it. As the say "Procrastination is the thief of time". Hence you will need to do what you can today and not tomorrow if you are to attain self development. In reality 'tomorrow' never comes.
In any case, the best preparation for tomorrow is by doing your best today and with the available resources. Also failure comes sooner to those who wait for the perfect opportunities since they will never come.
To be a winner in life is really therefore a matter of knowing what you want and going right for it. Never hesitate to seize an opportunity; you might pay with your life thus the secret of self development.
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Self development experts say that your actions are a true reflection of your thinking. This is to say that your attitude matters a lot. Personal attitude makes all the difference between a winner in life and a loser. It is further said that you can change anything and everything if you change your mind set. What the mind has decided the body cannot defy.
Hence you must never doubt yourself if you want to achieve self development. Failure is the reward for those who have the audacity to demean themselves. If you do not value and respect yourself then no one will respect you. Thus your first step in becoming a winner in life is by admiring your strengths and knowing that you deserve the good things in life.
Nevertheless, confidence and self-assurance are not in themselves adequate. You need to have a plan of action, a strategy for attaining self development. Careful planning, rationality and creativity are the irreplaceable ingredients required at every facet of life in order to achieve success in life. Not forgetting to take action in whatever you set to do.
Many people fail because of not taking action. Therefore, if you have a vision and a good plan remember to strategize on how you are going to act on it. As the say "Procrastination is the thief of time". Hence you will need to do what you can today and not tomorrow if you are to attain self development. In reality 'tomorrow' never comes.
In any case, the best preparation for tomorrow is by doing your best today and with the available resources. Also failure comes sooner to those who wait for the perfect opportunities since they will never come.
To be a winner in life is really therefore a matter of knowing what you want and going right for it. Never hesitate to seize an opportunity; you might pay with your life thus the secret of self development.
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Self Development And How To Be A Winner in Life
You must never doubt yourself if you want to achieve self development. Failure is the reward for those who have the audacity to- (extracted from book by STEPHEN KAVITA)
Self development experts say that your actions are a true reflection of your thinking. This is to say that your attitude matters a lot. Personal attitude makes all the difference between a winner in life and a loser. It is further said that you can change anything and everything if you change your mind set. What the mind has decided the body cannot defy.
Hence you must never doubt yourself if you want to achieve self development. Failure is the reward for those who have the audacity to demean themselves. If you do not value and respect yourself then no one will respect you. Thus your first step in becoming a winner in life is by admiring your strengths and knowing that you deserve the good things in life.
Nevertheless, confidence and self-assurance are not in themselves adequate. You need to have a plan of action, a strategy for attaining self development. Careful planning, rationality and creativity are the irreplaceable ingredients required at every facet of life in order to achieve success in life. Not forgetting to take action in whatever you set to do.
Many people fail because of not taking action. Therefore, if you have a vision and a good plan remember to strategize on how you are going to act on it. As the say "Procrastination is the thief of time". Hence you will need to do what you can today and not tomorrow if you are to attain self development. In reality 'tomorrow' never comes.
In any case, the best preparation for tomorrow is by doing your best today and with the available resources. Also failure comes sooner to those who wait for the perfect opportunities since they will never come.
To be a winner in life is really therefore a matter of knowing what you want and going right for it. Never hesitate to seize an opportunity; you might pay with your life thus the secret of self development.
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Self development experts say that your actions are a true reflection of your thinking. This is to say that your attitude matters a lot. Personal attitude makes all the difference between a winner in life and a loser. It is further said that you can change anything and everything if you change your mind set. What the mind has decided the body cannot defy.
Hence you must never doubt yourself if you want to achieve self development. Failure is the reward for those who have the audacity to demean themselves. If you do not value and respect yourself then no one will respect you. Thus your first step in becoming a winner in life is by admiring your strengths and knowing that you deserve the good things in life.
Nevertheless, confidence and self-assurance are not in themselves adequate. You need to have a plan of action, a strategy for attaining self development. Careful planning, rationality and creativity are the irreplaceable ingredients required at every facet of life in order to achieve success in life. Not forgetting to take action in whatever you set to do.
Many people fail because of not taking action. Therefore, if you have a vision and a good plan remember to strategize on how you are going to act on it. As the say "Procrastination is the thief of time". Hence you will need to do what you can today and not tomorrow if you are to attain self development. In reality 'tomorrow' never comes.
In any case, the best preparation for tomorrow is by doing your best today and with the available resources. Also failure comes sooner to those who wait for the perfect opportunities since they will never come.
To be a winner in life is really therefore a matter of knowing what you want and going right for it. Never hesitate to seize an opportunity; you might pay with your life thus the secret of self development.
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If you wish to improve your self esteem, you most likely are confused as a result of all the various advice these days about how to achieve this Several training seminars, literature and television shows aim to aid in increasing self esteem, but the tips probably won't connect with everybody. The actual option for boosting your self esteem ought to be unique to who you really are. (from book of - DANIEL BETTER)
First of all, understand that you happen to be unlike all others. Acknowledging this is basically the first and most vital way to improve your self-confidence. This approach achieves a few things. First of all, you get rid of targets that you've affixed to yourself to be similar to everybody else.
Many times, individuals wish to improve their self-confidence, however , what that signifies in their mind is they wish to project the identical form of self esteem that they see other individuals possessing, and so they desire to act just how those people do. When you accept you're distinct from other people, it takes the stress off of you in order to somehow acquire something that you do not look and act a manner in which is not really natural for you personally.
Many of us have got preconceived ideas of exactly what self-confidence appears like. Many of us try to make ourselves and everybody else fit a specific profile. For example, we think that confident people are constantly extroverted. This is merely not true. People become all the more frustrated and lose even more confidence in their selves when they're made to feel as if they just can’t have the ability to feel the way that everyone else does. The fact is that self esteem is all about becoming comfortable with who you really are, in spite of your past and to boost your confidence, you must know just how truly amazing your are.
Individuals get self-confidence and a number of character traits confused. Outgoing people could be outgoing naturally or may possibly talk a great deal to hide their nervousness, however that doesn't mean they are comfortable. Alternatively, a person who is normally introverted could be very confident in who he or she is. Hence, don't look at transforming your self to resemble others who you perceive to be self-confident. Rather, concentrate on realizing whom you are and becoming comfortable with that.
That will help you drastically to improve your self esteem.
In many cases, people have reasons why they are not at ease with them selves. What they might not realize is the fact that there could be things which must be altered in their life, and there's reasons exactly why they can not be happy with who they may be. Maybe there are specific elements in your individuality that you should work on or specific characteristics that you have or do not have that may be stopping you moving forward from feeling good. Dealing with genuine characteristics that need to be altered differs from needing to change whom you are.
If you're not confident due to the fact you are constantly showing up late to almost everything, for example, it is not good advice to simply accept who you are and never compare yourself to others. The simple truth is, this personality trait needs to be changed, and when you alter this you will feel happier in relation to your self. You are not changing who you are, merely working on enhancing whom you already are.
The actual lesson to take away from this information is to not change yourself but to become the best version of your self possible. Too many people observe someone else’s confidence and think we have to be exactly like they are to feel better about ourself - more attractive, more outgoing or what ever the case may be. The actual truth is that, to improve your self esteem, the actual secret is in feeling that great about yourself.
First of all, understand that you happen to be unlike all others. Acknowledging this is basically the first and most vital way to improve your self-confidence. This approach achieves a few things. First of all, you get rid of targets that you've affixed to yourself to be similar to everybody else.
Many times, individuals wish to improve their self-confidence, however , what that signifies in their mind is they wish to project the identical form of self esteem that they see other individuals possessing, and so they desire to act just how those people do. When you accept you're distinct from other people, it takes the stress off of you in order to somehow acquire something that you do not look and act a manner in which is not really natural for you personally.
Many of us have got preconceived ideas of exactly what self-confidence appears like. Many of us try to make ourselves and everybody else fit a specific profile. For example, we think that confident people are constantly extroverted. This is merely not true. People become all the more frustrated and lose even more confidence in their selves when they're made to feel as if they just can’t have the ability to feel the way that everyone else does. The fact is that self esteem is all about becoming comfortable with who you really are, in spite of your past and to boost your confidence, you must know just how truly amazing your are.
Individuals get self-confidence and a number of character traits confused. Outgoing people could be outgoing naturally or may possibly talk a great deal to hide their nervousness, however that doesn't mean they are comfortable. Alternatively, a person who is normally introverted could be very confident in who he or she is. Hence, don't look at transforming your self to resemble others who you perceive to be self-confident. Rather, concentrate on realizing whom you are and becoming comfortable with that.
That will help you drastically to improve your self esteem.
In many cases, people have reasons why they are not at ease with them selves. What they might not realize is the fact that there could be things which must be altered in their life, and there's reasons exactly why they can not be happy with who they may be. Maybe there are specific elements in your individuality that you should work on or specific characteristics that you have or do not have that may be stopping you moving forward from feeling good. Dealing with genuine characteristics that need to be altered differs from needing to change whom you are.
If you're not confident due to the fact you are constantly showing up late to almost everything, for example, it is not good advice to simply accept who you are and never compare yourself to others. The simple truth is, this personality trait needs to be changed, and when you alter this you will feel happier in relation to your self. You are not changing who you are, merely working on enhancing whom you already are.
The actual lesson to take away from this information is to not change yourself but to become the best version of your self possible. Too many people observe someone else’s confidence and think we have to be exactly like they are to feel better about ourself - more attractive, more outgoing or what ever the case may be. The actual truth is that, to improve your self esteem, the actual secret is in feeling that great about yourself.
Improve your self esteem
If you wish to improve your self esteem, you most likely are confused as a result of all the various advice these days about how to achieve this Several training seminars, literature and television shows aim to aid in increasing self esteem, but the tips probably won't connect with everybody. The actual option for boosting your self esteem ought to be unique to who you really are. (from book of - DANIEL BETTER)
First of all, understand that you happen to be unlike all others. Acknowledging this is basically the first and most vital way to improve your self-confidence. This approach achieves a few things. First of all, you get rid of targets that you've affixed to yourself to be similar to everybody else.
Many times, individuals wish to improve their self-confidence, however , what that signifies in their mind is they wish to project the identical form of self esteem that they see other individuals possessing, and so they desire to act just how those people do. When you accept you're distinct from other people, it takes the stress off of you in order to somehow acquire something that you do not look and act a manner in which is not really natural for you personally.
Many of us have got preconceived ideas of exactly what self-confidence appears like. Many of us try to make ourselves and everybody else fit a specific profile. For example, we think that confident people are constantly extroverted. This is merely not true. People become all the more frustrated and lose even more confidence in their selves when they're made to feel as if they just can’t have the ability to feel the way that everyone else does. The fact is that self esteem is all about becoming comfortable with who you really are, in spite of your past and to boost your confidence, you must know just how truly amazing your are.
Individuals get self-confidence and a number of character traits confused. Outgoing people could be outgoing naturally or may possibly talk a great deal to hide their nervousness, however that doesn't mean they are comfortable. Alternatively, a person who is normally introverted could be very confident in who he or she is. Hence, don't look at transforming your self to resemble others who you perceive to be self-confident. Rather, concentrate on realizing whom you are and becoming comfortable with that.
That will help you drastically to improve your self esteem.
In many cases, people have reasons why they are not at ease with them selves. What they might not realize is the fact that there could be things which must be altered in their life, and there's reasons exactly why they can not be happy with who they may be. Maybe there are specific elements in your individuality that you should work on or specific characteristics that you have or do not have that may be stopping you moving forward from feeling good. Dealing with genuine characteristics that need to be altered differs from needing to change whom you are.
If you're not confident due to the fact you are constantly showing up late to almost everything, for example, it is not good advice to simply accept who you are and never compare yourself to others. The simple truth is, this personality trait needs to be changed, and when you alter this you will feel happier in relation to your self. You are not changing who you are, merely working on enhancing whom you already are.
The actual lesson to take away from this information is to not change yourself but to become the best version of your self possible. Too many people observe someone else’s confidence and think we have to be exactly like they are to feel better about ourself - more attractive, more outgoing or what ever the case may be. The actual truth is that, to improve your self esteem, the actual secret is in feeling that great about yourself.
First of all, understand that you happen to be unlike all others. Acknowledging this is basically the first and most vital way to improve your self-confidence. This approach achieves a few things. First of all, you get rid of targets that you've affixed to yourself to be similar to everybody else.
Many times, individuals wish to improve their self-confidence, however , what that signifies in their mind is they wish to project the identical form of self esteem that they see other individuals possessing, and so they desire to act just how those people do. When you accept you're distinct from other people, it takes the stress off of you in order to somehow acquire something that you do not look and act a manner in which is not really natural for you personally.
Many of us have got preconceived ideas of exactly what self-confidence appears like. Many of us try to make ourselves and everybody else fit a specific profile. For example, we think that confident people are constantly extroverted. This is merely not true. People become all the more frustrated and lose even more confidence in their selves when they're made to feel as if they just can’t have the ability to feel the way that everyone else does. The fact is that self esteem is all about becoming comfortable with who you really are, in spite of your past and to boost your confidence, you must know just how truly amazing your are.
Individuals get self-confidence and a number of character traits confused. Outgoing people could be outgoing naturally or may possibly talk a great deal to hide their nervousness, however that doesn't mean they are comfortable. Alternatively, a person who is normally introverted could be very confident in who he or she is. Hence, don't look at transforming your self to resemble others who you perceive to be self-confident. Rather, concentrate on realizing whom you are and becoming comfortable with that.
That will help you drastically to improve your self esteem.
In many cases, people have reasons why they are not at ease with them selves. What they might not realize is the fact that there could be things which must be altered in their life, and there's reasons exactly why they can not be happy with who they may be. Maybe there are specific elements in your individuality that you should work on or specific characteristics that you have or do not have that may be stopping you moving forward from feeling good. Dealing with genuine characteristics that need to be altered differs from needing to change whom you are.
If you're not confident due to the fact you are constantly showing up late to almost everything, for example, it is not good advice to simply accept who you are and never compare yourself to others. The simple truth is, this personality trait needs to be changed, and when you alter this you will feel happier in relation to your self. You are not changing who you are, merely working on enhancing whom you already are.
The actual lesson to take away from this information is to not change yourself but to become the best version of your self possible. Too many people observe someone else’s confidence and think we have to be exactly like they are to feel better about ourself - more attractive, more outgoing or what ever the case may be. The actual truth is that, to improve your self esteem, the actual secret is in feeling that great about yourself.
Personality is an interesting subject, and not a topic I
wanted to cover until I had thoroughly done my research. After-all, even just
the word ‘personality’ means a lot of different things to a lot of different
people. Our personality actually plays a huge part in how we perceive the world
and how the world perceives us so I think it is an important subject to cover.
This is all about living the life you want to live
and being who you want to be and I think it’s safe to say that we each view
someone’s personality as a large part of what makes them who they are. With
that in mind, let’s look at how you can change yours for your own benefit.
What is Our Personality?
I searched around for some definitions of this term and
I have to say that my favourite is rather basic: “A
set of qualities that make a person distinct from another”. Nice, simple, to
the point and the exact definition that I’ve come to think the word means
through my 19 years of existence.
On top of that statement, I, like many others, believe
that our personality includes our beliefs and values so this is the
understanding of the word I’m going to use here. Feel free to substitute your
own definition and still go through the process towards the middle of this
post.
How It Is Formed
Your current personality, whatever it may be, has been
formed in a number of ways. Psychologists have studied human personalities for
years and have come to a number of conclusions. First of all, it is believed
that certain traits in our character are hereditary, yet things like our values
and beliefs are derived from socialization and unique experiences, mostly from
childhood.
Based on that statement, it’s likely that the
personality of you and anyone you know is based on:
Social experiences (especially from childhood)
Unique experiences that you have had in your lifetime
The environment in which you grew up and how you had to
act
While most of this might seem obvious, there is some
strong research which suggests that a lot of our current personality is
in-fact, genetic. As an example, researchers from the University of Minnesota
studied 8,000 twins who had been separated shortly after birth and reunited
later in life for whatever reason. They found that even though one of the twins
may have lived a completely different live in a different environment, their behaviours were still almost
identical.
I don’t think I like the idea that our personality and
specifically our behaviours are largely proven
to be based around our genetic make-up. That being said, I still believe it is
entirely possible to change your personality and literally be whoever you want
to be.
Designing your Own Personality
Before continuing with the following steps on designing
your own personality, spend a few minutes thinking of the personalities of
people in your life. I have some close friends that I know whenever I see them
they will cheer me up because they are happy and very positive. On the other
hand, I also have friends that are close, but I can always predict how they
will react in certain situations and it is usually in a negative manner.
I think all of you can relate to my situation of having
friends who you love to be around and other friends who you do care about, but
make you feel ‘drained’ when you spend time with them.
The whole point of this post and personality development
in general is to develop the characteristics you want to have rather than the
ones you’ve been conditioned with.
Following are four steps that I have personally used in
the past month to help bring about a change in my own personality that have
allowed me to literally be the type of person I want to be. If you are just a
skim reader, do not take any advice in this post. The sections in bold need
their descriptions to be read in order to have this process result in the kind
of personality that you want.
Personality Development: Be Who You Want to Be
Personality is an interesting subject, and not a topic I
wanted to cover until I had thoroughly done my research. After-all, even just
the word ‘personality’ means a lot of different things to a lot of different
people. Our personality actually plays a huge part in how we perceive the world
and how the world perceives us so I think it is an important subject to cover.
This is all about living the life you want to live
and being who you want to be and I think it’s safe to say that we each view
someone’s personality as a large part of what makes them who they are. With
that in mind, let’s look at how you can change yours for your own benefit.
What is Our Personality?
I searched around for some definitions of this term and
I have to say that my favourite is rather basic: “A
set of qualities that make a person distinct from another”. Nice, simple, to
the point and the exact definition that I’ve come to think the word means
through my 19 years of existence.
On top of that statement, I, like many others, believe
that our personality includes our beliefs and values so this is the
understanding of the word I’m going to use here. Feel free to substitute your
own definition and still go through the process towards the middle of this
post.
How It Is Formed
Your current personality, whatever it may be, has been
formed in a number of ways. Psychologists have studied human personalities for
years and have come to a number of conclusions. First of all, it is believed
that certain traits in our character are hereditary, yet things like our values
and beliefs are derived from socialization and unique experiences, mostly from
childhood.
Based on that statement, it’s likely that the
personality of you and anyone you know is based on:
Social experiences (especially from childhood)
Unique experiences that you have had in your lifetime
The environment in which you grew up and how you had to
act
While most of this might seem obvious, there is some
strong research which suggests that a lot of our current personality is
in-fact, genetic. As an example, researchers from the University of Minnesota
studied 8,000 twins who had been separated shortly after birth and reunited
later in life for whatever reason. They found that even though one of the twins
may have lived a completely different live in a different environment, their behaviours were still almost
identical.
I don’t think I like the idea that our personality and
specifically our behaviours are largely proven
to be based around our genetic make-up. That being said, I still believe it is
entirely possible to change your personality and literally be whoever you want
to be.
Designing your Own Personality
Before continuing with the following steps on designing
your own personality, spend a few minutes thinking of the personalities of
people in your life. I have some close friends that I know whenever I see them
they will cheer me up because they are happy and very positive. On the other
hand, I also have friends that are close, but I can always predict how they
will react in certain situations and it is usually in a negative manner.
I think all of you can relate to my situation of having
friends who you love to be around and other friends who you do care about, but
make you feel ‘drained’ when you spend time with them.
The whole point of this post and personality development
in general is to develop the characteristics you want to have rather than the
ones you’ve been conditioned with.
Following are four steps that I have personally used in
the past month to help bring about a change in my own personality that have
allowed me to literally be the type of person I want to be. If you are just a
skim reader, do not take any advice in this post. The sections in bold need
their descriptions to be read in order to have this process result in the kind
of personality that you want.
Friendship quotes:
- A friend is someone who is there for you when he’d rather be somewhere else.
- Only your real friends tell you when your face is dirty.
- The best way to destroy an enemy is to make him a friend.
- Abraham Lincoln
- Friends are God’s way of taking care of us.
- Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for awhile and leave footprints on our hearts. And we are never, ever the same.
- Friendship isn’t a big thing – it’s a million little things.
- A road to a friend’s house is never long.
- I’ve always said that in politics, your enemies can’t hurt you, but your friends will kill you.
- Ann Richards
- Count your age with friends but not with years.
- One who looks for a friend without faults will have none.
- A true friend sticks with you through thick and thin no matter what.
- The most I can do for my friend is simply be his friend.
- Henry David Thoreau
- An honest answer is the sign of true friendship.
- When a friend is in trouble, don’t annoy him by asking if there is anything you can do. Think up something appropriate and do it.
- Edgar Watson Howe
- Friendship is love without his wings!
- Lord Byron
- Friendship doubles your joys, and divides your sorrows.
- One loyal friend is worth ten thousand relatives.
- Euripides
- When you die, if you’ve got five real friends, then you’ve had a great life.
- True friendship is when two friends can walk in opposite directions, yet remain side by side.
- If I had to sum up friendship in one word, it would be comfort.
- Terri Guillemets
- Your friend is the person who knows all about you, and still like you.
- A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out.
- Walter Winchell
- True friendship is like sound health, the value of it is seldom known until it be lost.
- Charles Caleb Colton
- Everyone is a friend, until they prove otherwise.
- Friends are the most important ingredient in this recipe of life.
- What is a friend? A single soul dwelling in two bodies.
- Aristotle
- To be depressed is to be lonely; to have a friend is to be happy.
- Who finds a faithful friend, finds a treasure.
- Side by side or miles apart, dear friends are always close to the heart.
- In my friend, I find a second self.
- Isabel Norton
- Friends never make assumptions about you. They never expect a reason to go out with you. In fact friends only expect you to be you.
- Your friends are what will matter in the end.
Feirndship Quotes
Friendship quotes:
- A friend is someone who is there for you when he’d rather be somewhere else.
- Only your real friends tell you when your face is dirty.
- The best way to destroy an enemy is to make him a friend.
- Abraham Lincoln
- Friends are God’s way of taking care of us.
- Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for awhile and leave footprints on our hearts. And we are never, ever the same.
- Friendship isn’t a big thing – it’s a million little things.
- A road to a friend’s house is never long.
- I’ve always said that in politics, your enemies can’t hurt you, but your friends will kill you.
- Ann Richards
- Count your age with friends but not with years.
- One who looks for a friend without faults will have none.
- A true friend sticks with you through thick and thin no matter what.
- The most I can do for my friend is simply be his friend.
- Henry David Thoreau
- An honest answer is the sign of true friendship.
- When a friend is in trouble, don’t annoy him by asking if there is anything you can do. Think up something appropriate and do it.
- Edgar Watson Howe
- Friendship is love without his wings!
- Lord Byron
- Friendship doubles your joys, and divides your sorrows.
- One loyal friend is worth ten thousand relatives.
- Euripides
- When you die, if you’ve got five real friends, then you’ve had a great life.
- True friendship is when two friends can walk in opposite directions, yet remain side by side.
- If I had to sum up friendship in one word, it would be comfort.
- Terri Guillemets
- Your friend is the person who knows all about you, and still like you.
- A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out.
- Walter Winchell
- True friendship is like sound health, the value of it is seldom known until it be lost.
- Charles Caleb Colton
- Everyone is a friend, until they prove otherwise.
- Friends are the most important ingredient in this recipe of life.
- What is a friend? A single soul dwelling in two bodies.
- Aristotle
- To be depressed is to be lonely; to have a friend is to be happy.
- Who finds a faithful friend, finds a treasure.
- Side by side or miles apart, dear friends are always close to the heart.
- In my friend, I find a second self.
- Isabel Norton
- Friends never make assumptions about you. They never expect a reason to go out with you. In fact friends only expect you to be you.
- Your friends are what will matter in the end.
Cute Sayings:
- No guy is worth your tears & the one who is won’t make you cry.
- The two most common elements in the world are hydrogen and stupidity.
- The worst way to miss someone, is to have them sitting right next to you & you know you can never have them.
- Always laugh when you can. It is cheaper than medicine…
- Alter your attitude and you can alter your life.
- All kids are gifted; some just open their packages earlier than others.
- Men are like roses, watch out for all of the pricks.
- Suicide is away of telling God, You can’t fire me I quit !!!!!
- Life is a lesson you’ll learn it when you’re through.
- Win as if you were used to it, lose as if you enjoyed it for a change.
- Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift. That’s why we call it the present.
- Adults are just kids with money.
- In order to be someone, you must first be yourself.
- The worst kind of love is the one when you want someone but you know you can’t have them.
- If love isn’t a game, then why are there so many players ?
- We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give.
- Don’t waste your time on a guy that isn’t willing to waste his time on you.
- Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyways.
- A friend is one who knows us, but loves us anyway.
- A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out.
- Count your age with friends but not with years.
- Nothing improves the memory more than trying to forget.
- Insanity is hereditary you get it from your kids.
- A person who never makes mistakes never makes anything.
- If you think you can, you can. And if you think you cant, youre right!
- Never look back unless youre planning to go that way.
- Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.
- Half of the people in the world are below average.
- If you love somebody, set them free. If they return, they were always yours. If they don’t, they never were.
Where there is great love, there are always wishes.
Better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.
Anyone can hate. It costs to love.
Have the courage to live. Anyone can die.
Having nothing, nothing can you lose.
Don’t drown the man who taught you to swim
Cute Sayings:
Cute Sayings:
- No guy is worth your tears & the one who is won’t make you cry.
- The two most common elements in the world are hydrogen and stupidity.
- The worst way to miss someone, is to have them sitting right next to you & you know you can never have them.
- Always laugh when you can. It is cheaper than medicine…
- Alter your attitude and you can alter your life.
- All kids are gifted; some just open their packages earlier than others.
- Men are like roses, watch out for all of the pricks.
- Suicide is away of telling God, You can’t fire me I quit !!!!!
- Life is a lesson you’ll learn it when you’re through.
- Win as if you were used to it, lose as if you enjoyed it for a change.
- Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift. That’s why we call it the present.
- Adults are just kids with money.
- In order to be someone, you must first be yourself.
- The worst kind of love is the one when you want someone but you know you can’t have them.
- If love isn’t a game, then why are there so many players ?
- We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give.
- Don’t waste your time on a guy that isn’t willing to waste his time on you.
- Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyways.
- A friend is one who knows us, but loves us anyway.
- A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out.
- Count your age with friends but not with years.
- Nothing improves the memory more than trying to forget.
- Insanity is hereditary you get it from your kids.
- A person who never makes mistakes never makes anything.
- If you think you can, you can. And if you think you cant, youre right!
- Never look back unless youre planning to go that way.
- Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.
- Half of the people in the world are below average.
- If you love somebody, set them free. If they return, they were always yours. If they don’t, they never were.
Where there is great love, there are always wishes.
Better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.
Anyone can hate. It costs to love.
Have the courage to live. Anyone can die.
Having nothing, nothing can you lose.
Don’t drown the man who taught you to swim
