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  1. The 6 T’s of Grief Recovery

    There are 6 fundamentals of grief recovery, which are very important to the grieving process. Most people try to avoid them not knowing that they are delaying their healing and advancement to the future. Let us discuss them and evaluate your situation if you are grieving to see if you are or can implement any of these six criteria to

  2. The meaning and future of wedding invitation

    Wedding invitation is one of the “must items” for a wedding. It is used to announce the wedding and spread the joy and happiness of the couple. However, is wedding invitation only an invitation card? The answer is certainly “No”. A wedding invitation should contain another layer of meaning, otherwise there will not be any difference between

  3. Three Tarot Cards Interpreted: The Emperor, Star, and Lovers

    The Emperor Tarot Card The Emperor stands for leadership & control. The Emperor is that character who gave the Fool his inspiration, his new guiding light in his quest for happiness: control of the mind to balance the workings of the heart. As such, the Emperor Tarot Card touches the enthroned ruler that lies within each of us. We

  4. The History of Tattoos

    The History of Tattoos goes back many millenia and is a very interesting and remarkable story. The very first real evidence of tattooing was found on a mummy in Africa, a priestess identified as Amunet-Kanika. This find dates back more than five thousand years and proves that the people of Africa have been tattooing much longer than most

  5. St. Patrick's Day Traditions

    On March 17, 431AD, when Patrick of Ireland died, a new holiday was born. Though the celebrations began in the 700's as a traditional Catholic Holy Day, over the years St. Patrick's Day has become more a secular holiday which marks the beginning for spring. The official date for the beginning of spring is March 21, and this also supports the

  6. Vernal Equinox History And Traditions

    From a technical standpoint the Vernal Equinox is an astronomical event, it?s one of the four quadrature days of the Earth?s orbit. However for people both modern and ancient, the Vernal Equinox marked the transition from winter into spring. The Vernal Equinox occurs on March 20th or 21st and is one of two days during the year when there are 12

  7. St. Patricks Day: Legend and Celebrations :

    Saint Patrick’s day is a religious feast festival of Catholic christians having its roots in Ireland with the celebrations gaining significance in other countries, particularly America and Britain. Just like St. Valentines Day, St. Patrick’s Day (i.e, 17th March) commemorates the demise of the revered patronised Irish saint St. Patrick. So,

  8. April Fool's Day Activities

    April Fool's Day is quite an appropriate way to begin National Humor Month. Here is some background information plus a few activities for you to enjoy. Did you know that April Fool's Day began in France in 1564? Before then, the new year was celebrated on April 1! As some Europeans continued celebrating the new year on that day, they were called

  9. April Fool?s Day Treats ? You Are Serving What For Dinner?

    April Fool?s Day is the perfect day to have fun with the meals you serve. Surprise your family on April 1st with these fun meal ideas. Fake Hot Dogs And French Fries Your kids will love fake hot dogs and French fries for lunch this April fools day. Peel a banana and spread peanut butter all over it to give it the appearance of a hot dog. Serve

  10. Easter Traditions On A Budget

    Every year moms scramble to find just the right easter basket. Will it be the sports easter basket for $20 or the Spiderman one for who know how much? When did easter gifts become so expensive? The average family has 2.4 children and easter gifts can break a budget in a hurry. Here are some wonderful easter memory creating ideas that won't break

  11. Perfect Gifts For Mother?s Day

    Mother?s day is almost here and I urge you to start thinking about unique gift ideas for your mom. There is only one day each year when we can really thank our mother for all the effort and love she has given to us. Lets do it right. Lets give her the perfect gifts for mother?s day. I know many people that join the birth day gift for mom with the

  12. Healthy Easter Treats ? Easter Bunnies Bring More Than Chocolate Eggs

    Easter baskets don?t have to be full of chocolate and peeps. Here are some great ideas that will fill your Easter basket without all the extra fat and sugar. Bubbles What child doesn?t love to blow bubbles? Grab a couple of bottles of bubbles for this year?s Easter basket. The kids will have a blast with them and with a little luck it will be

  13. Does Your Husband Get An Easter Basket?

    I was talking with some girlfriends and the topic of Easter came up. I asked, ?What do you put in your Husband?s Easter Basket?? The response I got was surprising to me. It?s funny how our own traditions make us assume others are like we are. It seemed I was in the minority when it came to Easter baskets for the adults. Now, obviously there is

  14. The Importance Of Celebration

    There are many important things in life. Learning, growing, loving, and exploring are all things that each person should take time for. Celebration is another thing that everyone should take time for. Celebration adds an excitement and a lot of fun to life. Celebration can happen for a variety of formal or informal reasons. Probably most people

  15. The 2 Deadly Mistakes of Wife Seduction

    When a guy gets turned down over and over again (when trying to create intimacy with his female partner) he often attempts to make adjustments. This is a good thing. Unfortunately, most guys end making things much worse. So you are about to learn the 2 deadly mistakes guys make when attempting to correct the problem with their "not in the mood"

  16. A Quick History of the US Flag

    In school, we all study the history of the United States, but the US Flag can become subsumed by battles, important historic figures and other events. The history of our flag is important though, and has many twists and turns as the Congress and US government sought to find a way to create a proud symbol for our country with strength and aesthetic

  17. Cheating in America, A National Pastime

    Look around. Today, more than ever before, it has become fashionable to cheat. One could say, and come away without too much criticism, that everyone expects it. The funny thing is the person who expects it, or observes it, or knows someone who does it, never does it themselves. Ironically, they actually believe they are not infected. As noted,

  18. Expensive weddings

    Are you looking for special wedding with high end arrangements? We found some florist in New York City designers that can do it for you. All depend on size of the wedding and you budget. Dana Worlock Design 917-733-3383; danaworlockdesign.com Typically charges $5,000 to $25,000 for an entire wedding; single prices start at $175. Dean

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  20. Thanksgiving – its history and celebrations

    Introduction to Thanksgiving Day Thanksgiving, or Thanksgiving Day is a day set aside to give thanks, traditionally to God, when the harvest season comes to an end. It is celebrated in different ways and at different times in different parts of the world. While Thanksgiving is a holiday in the United States and celebrated on the fourth Thursday

  21. American Flag Etiquette

    Displaying the Flag at Half-Staff Dick Raedel When flying the flag at half-staff, the flag should be raised to the top of the staff for an instant then lowered to the mid-way point of the staff. It should be raised to the top of the staff again before lowering the flag at the end of the day. The flag is flown at half-staff from sunrise till noon on

  22. Indonesian Shamanic Methods of Fasting & Austerities

    Fasting and asceticism are essential practices in Javanese Kejawen and shamanism--especially Indonesian shamanism. Most of the unusual and unique powers acquired in Indonesian occultism are dependent upon the mastery of these disciplines with their many forms and variations. Another important factor that must not be overlooked in the acquisition of

  23. Superstitions of Indonesia

    In this article we present a collection of local "superstitions" in Indonesia regarding everyday life and the meanings of the omens of Nature. Avoid sweeping the house at night as this would make it difficult to attract luck. Avoid sewing a button on your shirt while wearing it as this would cause a serious illness not long after that

  24. The Legend of the Dewadaru Tree

    The Dewadaru tree is mostly found to the north of the island of Java, among the Sunda islands of Karimunjava, in the Java Sea, bearing the coordinates of Latitude 5° 52' S, and Longitude 110° 26' E. It has a human population of approximately 20,000 people. The Dewadaru tree had been sanctified by the local inhabitants of the island for countless

  25. Kujang - the Talismanic Sickle

    There is a unique weapon that originates in Western Java, in the Pasundan (Sundanese) region. This weapon is called "kujang," (pron. "koo-jaang.") Lacking the proper English equivalent for this we have used the term, "sickle," eventhough its form somewhat deviates from the true shape of a sickle. Neither does it resemble the "scimitar" which curves

  26. Pearl Drops Of Wisdom

    Be silent when others cowardly speak; Speak when others are cowardly silent. Refrain when others foolishly give, Give when others foolishly refrain. Wise men see divinity in every face when, Fools see demons in every one. Wise men respond to attack with love in their hearts when, Fools react with fear and anger. Be not like

  27. The Voice of Semar

    Children of Semar: Emerge out of the cocoon of closed-mindedness, Be receptive to truths, even if they hurt. Reform your character before demanding the reformation of others, For the perfection of the world begins with thyself. Beliefs and blind faith are a drawback to spiritual progress, They bind one to superstition, fear and

  28. No Longer Do I

    No longer do I ask what God is for the Spirit unfolds Itself to me everyday in my daily experience. No longer do I seek sympathy from any being for I AM my own comfort. No longer do I have to present what I AM not to others, for I know what I AM. No longer do I have to seek the Kingdom of God for I AM the Kingdom of God. No

  29. Online dating advice: how to select your photos

    When trying to find a date online, the most important aspect is represented by your image. Your image consists of your description about yourself and, of course, your image also includes your photo. All the details that regard your image must be in perfect “shape”, in order to place you on the right way of finding an “Internet romance”.

  30. Prosperity Secrets Of The Ages

    One of the major truths of the Spiritual life is that there is ALWAYS more? It is the nature of Spirit to expand and our nature to continually be seeking SOMETHING MORE. We don’t have to be frustrated in the search. Just like there are laws that govern mathematics, music, physics and the physical universe, so there are spiritual laws that teach

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