Bead

stress, anxiety, and depression filling me up, but I knew exactly how to let it out. I turned to self harm. It was such a calming activity. When my heartbeat felt too prominent, a slice on my skin would dull it down significantly. With every scarlet bead of blood that bloomed on my pale, delicate skin, some of that pent up fear, stress, and sadness would vanish into thin air. Scars soon collected all over my body that varied in size, shape, color, and…

the tooth pendant necklace usually has a tooth-like pendant. The tooth may really be that of an animal. Men also wear this type of necklace. For them, it is usually a leather string necklace which has a shark tooth as the attached pendant; the prayer bead necklace is a long beaded necklace which comes with a religious symbol like the long beaded necklace with a cross which Catholics use. They are usually used for reciting…

The funeral figures of the Cameroon Grasslands, the Fang and the Kota are similar in usage, but take different forms. This is because of the placement of the communities. It is also because of the constant moving of the Fang and Kota communities, due to enemies pushing them out of the area. During the Cry-Die ceremony, which is Creole for funeral, people of the Cameroon Grasslands mourn the passing of a loved one. Elaborately beaded, cotton, crocheted hats worn by chiefs are worn. Other people…

Founded by Maharaja Sri Gupta in 320 AD, the Gupta empire would last until about 550 AD, consuming most of Northern India before breaking apart. The Gupta Empire would be later coined The Golden age of India (Harle 5) for its brilliant developments in Indian art, sculpture, literature, and architecture. These advances were mostly a result of the wealth of the country during the time of the Guptas, and led to new styles in Buddhist art. As with artistic movements before the Gupta Empire Period,…

her in any way, but as she grew up she started to show restraint. Choosing her battles rather than fighting every one. When agitated by Cecil Jacobs she figured if she were to fight him, she would be letting her father down so she thought,” drew a bead on him, remembered what Atticus had said, then dropped my fists and walked away, 'Scout's a coward!' ringing in my ears. It was the first time I ever walked away from a fight."(Lee 76,77) When Scout walked away from the taunting Cecil, she showed…

Instantly, I felt beads of sweat line my forehead. It felt like someone placed a space heater on the floor and turned it up to the max setting. “Why am I feeling this way?” I asked. My question was answered within fifteen seconds into her response. It was her mannerism;…

The spiritual dance that Wovoka stressed upon would be performed with hundreds of people in attendance. The people would gather in a large circle in a space that was cleared of all grass and obstructions on the reservation. Sheets would then be placed around them. A freshly cut sapling would be placed in the center of the circle to le praised as the prayer tree. The sapling would be decorated with a multicolored cloth or occasionally a miniature American lag. Wovoka, dressed in a white man’s…

Understanding a patient’s culture is very important when it comes to caring for the patient. As a nurse, you need to know how that person feels towards certain topics. For example, pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, end of life care, and dietary measures. The nurse needs to be able to promote the most optimal and culturally competent care they can. The Hindu culture has a very specific belief system when it comes to healthcare modalities. Hindus have a highly valued and…

My feet bounce off the terrain as pure adrenaline pounds through my entire body. My ponytail tugs on my scalp as it swings from side to side. Sweat is beading all over my face and every once and awhile a salty bead of sweat rolls down my face. In this moment my head is completely clear and I am completely focused. To many people running is a punishment, but to me it is the complete opposite. To me running is an escape from the world, something that saves me from drowning in the hectic world in…

some of its representatives have been overcome with greed and corruption. The first character to face the author’s criticism is the Nun, who frequently defies her religious vows. Chaucer writes, She [wears] a coral trinket on her arm, A set of beads, the gaudies tricked in green Whence hung a golden brooch of brightest sheen. (162-164) In displaying ornate jewelry, the Nun ignores…