Mind Body Spirit Health and Wellness

A commercial for the United Negro College Fund which aired frequently in the 1980s used the slogan ‘the mind is a terrible thing to waste’. We’re not talking about college educations here today, but this is a slogan which is absolutely true. Your mind has lot more power than you might think; and the power of the mind is indeed a terrible thing to waste. When you can access the power your mind contains, you can use it to change the world around you for the better.  Read more... (888 words, estimated 3:33 mins reading time)

In layman’s terms, telepathy is simply the transfer of thoughts, feelings, and/or emotions between one person and another, using only the power of their minds.

The ability to communicate telepathically is something all humans possess to some degree, but unfortunately, they have lost the means by which to control it on a conscious level. We have all experienced telepathic activity subconsciously on occasions but just imagine being able to control that ability, and being able to use it to communicate with others.  Read more... (894 words, estimated 3:35 mins reading time)

There is the perception that gay spirituality travel is not fun. When we take a vacation we want to have fun and relax. A vacation is supposed to be a time away from the responsibilities of life. We think of spiritual travel as something we should do because it is good for us. With this idea as a back drop, of course we will think that this kind of travel is not fun. When we vacation, we wish to leave behind this kind of responsibility. What would happen if we didn’t think like this?  Read more... (480 words, estimated 1:55 mins reading time)

For family and relatives dealing with the death of a loved one, the funeral director is an extremely important source of strength and help. They take charge of the whole process of organizing the funeral service and look after every minute detail allowing the family to cope with their loss without facing the troubles of the proceedings.

The responsibilities of a funeral director are manifold, including transporting the deceased to the burial place from where the body was kept, be it the home or a morgue. All sorts of documentation and necessary paperwork involved in the process, like getting a death certificate, getting all the permissions, organ donation etc comes under the purview of the funeral director.  Read more... (384 words, estimated 1:32 mins reading time)

The Mormon Temple is to the Mormons as the church is to the Christians. This is their house of worship and is to signify their faith in God.

They are often referred to as Mormon temples and they carry with them a very strict ordinance. They will tell you very clearly that as part of these ordinances is the endowment and baptism for the dead as well as a sealing of marriages. They will stipulate to you that any of the ordinances carried out in any of the Mormon temples has to be performed through the priesthood of God. Simply being because this is what Jesus referred to when he taught various scriptures. Therefore it is believed because the priesthood is eternal all the ordinances must be carried out by the people in authority in the priesthood of the Mormon religion.  Read more... (566 words, estimated 2:16 mins reading time)

Arrangements and organising services related to funerals are usually taken care of by undertakers, who are also known as funeral directors. Some of the critical skills and abilities that are needed by those in this profession are mentioned below.

An undertaker should be active and be ready to work at odd hours, as he should be available 24 hours a day. He must be prepared to spend a lot of time outside because of the nature of the job.  Read more... (396 words, estimated 1:35 mins reading time)

The death of a family member or a friend can cause untold distress and pain and leave an irreplaceable gap which cannot be filled by any one else in the world. But it is crucial to overcome that sorrow and make preparations for the funeral proceedings for which a suitable casket is critical.

Choosing a suitable casket is quite hard, as you would want to buy a good product at the correct price when you are just not in a mental state to bargain. In case the deceased had already made his or her preferences known for the casket, or if a specific kind of casket is a cultural requirement for the departed person’s family then this task becomes much easier.  Read more... (390 words, estimated 1:34 mins reading time)

Although anxiety can be present in various levels of severity, it is none the less a serious condition with which millions of people are faced with each and every day of their lives. While for some people anxiety may be little more than a nuisance, for others it can be extremely debilitating as these people are forced to live with the threat of frequent panic attacks. Irrespective of how slight or how severe your anxiety level is, it’s vital that you seek proper treatment.  Read more... (586 words, estimated 2:21 mins reading time)

Pain can interfere with every aspect of life causing limitations to ones daily activities and a potentially negative outlook on the future. Because of this common issue, it is very important to determine the cause of pain and choose the best method of correction. Pressure on the sciatic nerve can be one of the most common causes of low back, leg and foot pain.  Read more... (603 words, estimated 2:25 mins reading time)

Depressive Episodes can be listed into at least eight groups. It is therefore important that victims of bipolar, parents, friends and co-workers know how to recognize the bipolar symptoms in a depressive mood. Be certain to educate yourself so you can offer help or seek it at the appropriate time for your friend or a loved one. Early diagnosis is critical with this mental disorder.  Read more... (701 words, estimated 2:48 mins reading time)