As Israeli Professors in America, We Are Safe. Our Students Are Safe. Israel, However, Is in PerilHaaretz Mical Raz and Guy Grossman May 9, 2024 Judging by the Israeli media, the biggest crisis at the moment isn't the war in Gaza, the tensions in the north or the fate of the hostages. It's the anti-war protests on American college campuses. As...See More »
Ukrainians with disabilities are being left behind. It's time for concerted humanitarian actionPeople with disabilities in Ukraine are not being fully served by current humanitarian structures. Inclusion and accessibility must be more thoroughly integrated into crisis response plans. The international community should support local...See More »
Where do you find your happiness?Happiness is a positive and pleasant emotion, ranging from contentment to intense joy. Moments of happiness may be triggered by positive life experiences or thoughts, but sometimes it may arise from no obvious cause. The level of happiness for longer...See More »
Before the war I had no adverse feelings about the Russians living in Ukraine, but .....When the corruption of a pro-Russian President came to light and he had to step down from leading the nation the Russians in our midst began to agitate for separate status, and amalgamation with Putin's Russia. This was in full and direct violation...See More »
Feeling so lonelyI can’t believe I still have a full week before my wife comes back. I might ask my parents or sister if I can stay at their place for my own mental well-being. I don’t know stay alone like this for so long.
The Therapeutic Powers of Ocean Beach Sounds: A Deep Dive into RelaxationIn the bustling rhythm of everyday life, finding moments of peace and relaxation is vital. One of the most universally beloved sources of serenity is the sound of the ocean a natural remedy that has soothed human souls for millennia. As we explore...See More »
The Therapeutic Powers of Ocean Beach Sounds: A Deep Dive into RelaxationIn the bustling rhythm of everyday life, finding moments of peace and relaxation is vital. One of the most universally beloved sources of serenity is the sound of the ocean a natural remedy that has soothed human souls for millennia. As we explore...See More »
The Therapeutic Powers of Ocean Beach Sounds: A Deep Dive into RelaxationIn the bustling rhythm of everyday life, finding moments of peace and relaxation is vital. One of the most universally beloved sources of serenity is the sound of the ocean a natural remedy that has soothed human souls for millennia. As we explore...See More »
Here's another one dominance and submissionWhy do people look down on this? Some people thrive in relationships like this. It can be extremely therapeutic and helpful to someone's well-being.
Where do you go when you want to leave your home and see your friends outside of school and extracurricular activities?Picture this: It’s a weekend afternoon and there is nothing you need to do. You want to go somewhere — perhaps to people-watch, shop, take a walk, get some fresh air, hang out with friends or just take a break from social media. What places come to...See More »
The Essence of True Friendship: Cultivating Love and Avoiding NegativityFriendship is a sacred bond that enriches our lives and shapes our identities. In its truest form, it is a nurturing force that cultivates love, fosters growth, and brings joy to our existence. Understanding how to love others and be loved in return,...See More »
What's the kindest act of service that someone else has ever shown you?What's the most unexpected act of kindness you've ever experienced or witnessed? What’s the last act of kindness you experienced that you’ll never forget? Someone stopped to show me the way to my destination once as maps wasn’t working. They took me...See More »
Flaco the Eurasion eagle-owl...born in 2010 in a North Carolina zoo, died in Manhattan, New York on Feb. 23, 2024 I'm sure many people have already heard or read about his death, but I've only seen a little blurb or two on any TV news. Considering what a celebrity Flaco became after escaping (with help from a likely well-meaning vandal) from his reportedly...See More »
Does your school have classes or programs that focus on mental well-being?During this school year or any point in your school career, have you had classes or special programs that have taught you how to deal with emotions, manage stress, know when to seek help from an adult and recognize when a friend is struggling? At...See More »
Emotional Intelligence: How We Perceive, Evaluate, Express, and Control EmotionsIs EQ more important than IQ? Emotional intelligence (AKA EI or EQ for "emotional quotient") is the ability to perceive, interpret, demonstrate, control, evaluate, and use emotions to communicate with and relate to others effectively and...See More »
Idaho has lost 22% of its practicing obstetricians in the last 15 months, report saysMore than one in five Idaho obstetricians have stopped practicing in the state since Idaho’s near-total abortion ban took effect in August 2022, according to a new report. Data compiled by the Idaho Physician Well-Being Action Collaborative shows...See More »
seven uses for lemons not related to cookingWith their bright yellow color and refreshing scent, lemons go beyond just being ingredients in the kitchen. They are useful in unexpected places and ways, including everything from practical household tips to well-being practices. Here are some...See More »
The NATO Treaty does NOT specify ANY contribution targetsThe North Atlantic Treaty, proper, actually does NOT specify ANY cost-sharing/contribution targets. The full text is rather short and available from NATO at https://www.nato.int/cps/en/SID-ECAE8DB0-F591EC88/natolive/official_texts_17120.htm Here...See More »
I grew up, six to twenty-four, in Odesa, UkraineAlthough I was born in the mountains of Slovakia, when I was six, my Dad got a job offer he couldn't refuse in Odesa, Ukraine, so we moved home. Odesa (also spelled Odessa) is the third most populous city and municipality in Ukraine and a major...See More »
Have you ever been warned off from using a site?I think I am being now, and I have only been on here a month! It was the same on SpaceHey too, i think people must have seen my comments on other platforms about the shallowness of so many social media users. I'm certain these people are the ones who...See More »
I feel to say this to you!Ask about my well-being and my situation Try to find out the condition of this lover without you Look at my heart and not my status A day without you seems like a century My fate has been decided You're destined to become mine These distances between...See More »
Why does the Spring season feel like a breath of fresh air?Spring gifts us with a chance to start over again after a long winter. Plants and flowers begin to grow, trees begin to bud, and the sun begins to get stronger. It can feel like a breath of fresh air after being cooped up indoors for the last few...See More »
Is there any significance of the fasts that we observe for the well-being of our loved ones?Is there any significance of the fasts that we observe for the well-being of our loved ones? Smt. Bindiya Chaudhry asked: Is there any significance of the fasts that we observe on karvā chauth for the well-being of our husband or on aṣṭami for the...See More »
“When my father and mother forsake me, then the Lord will take me up.”I haven’t needed a mother for a long time. Even when I was in my teens, she was just the person who dumped responsibility of the whole family on me. She wasn’t someone I turned to when I needed my parents. Still, it hurts that she chooses garbage ove...See More »
Progressive Dem Who Called for Defunding The Police Ripped for Requesting Police Patrols at Home"A progressive congressman associated with “The Squad” who proudly voted to defund the Austin Police Department as a city council member and blasted the department just last week for alleged racist practices is under fire after requesting a police...See More »
Reminder that this is the time of year when your ghosts of Christmas’s Past come to visit you. The ghosts who groan from the far off darkened corners to let you know despite the distance and peace gathered for your own well-being to move forward, they can still haunt you by selfishly disrupting the calmness you fought so hard to achieve. The...See More »
Words by Dragon #22 - Mercury Retrograde! The Key to this Mercury Retrograde is to set yourself up for success as we move into 2024. Be brave enough to prioritize your goals. You've done enough people-pleasing, settling, and sacrificing. It's time for some introspection. Your well-being is...See More »
Happy or content: Which would you rather be?I would submit: Happiness can only be achieved in the here and now, in the moment, so to speak, and is forever a fleeting emotion, often momentarily felt by achieving a goal. Conversely, contentment is a constant, a sense and feeling of...See More »
