Present

father passed away, I have always regretted not having the chance to spend time with my dad. I feel like there were some cool aspects about my father that I never got to know because of our limited time. I know deciding to go back in time to change present conditions is drastic, but the curiosity that remains in my mind causes me to ask myself questions…

religions sprung up, they changed over time to what it is like today. Even some that have been appearing in the present like in Scientology where they worship their god, an alien named Xenu, which came to earth and did all of the life creating. But when did the aliens actually come? When these supposed ancient aliens arrived it must have been really early in the earth’s timeline because the present man obviously has no memory of their coming to earth. But what if they…

“Mindfulness is paying attention in a particular way; on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally.” A quote by Jon Kabat-Zinn, a professor at the University of Massachusetts. This is exactly what mindfulness is, being aware of the present and how you are feeling. It helps you connect back with yourself and your emotions and thoughts. Schools should require students to take a mindfulness course because it helps kids focus, changes negative thinking patterns, and decreases burnout in…

Meditation is the best way to relax and de-stress. It can also improve the focus and concentration, which are really essential to accomplish the tasks at hand. In today’s age, distractions are in plenty and these can keep us away from completing the immediate work. Meditating regularly can improve our creativity and reduce the stress, which can lead to better results. How to Meditate? For people, who are used to doing Multitasking, to sit at one place quietly, can seem to be quite daunting.…

Scurzynski's "Nethergrave" and Bradbury's "A Sound of Thunder" are both very well written pieces of science fiction that both focus on scientific technology and how it's affect the main characters' lives. Bradbury's "A Sound of Thunder" is about a young man named Eckels goes back in time and has to deal with the harsh consequences of his pusillanimous mistake. In Scurzynski's "Nethergrave", the main character, Jeremy, picks a virtual world over his entire life where he feels humiliated,…

in mind. They were mostly concerned about plans in present time. Right then the spark of idea was caught on a leaf. It reminded me of 2 quotes. “ Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate your mind in the present moment” and “ Yesterday’s a past, tomorrow's the future but today’s a gift”. Past is still the bridge to the future however, for the sake of a good future, the only thing you can make a difference in is the present time. Hence, I was able realize the best choice…

For it we see that in the past and is even seen in the present, the divinatory arts: letters, reading of the hand, astral letters, etc. they play an important role in some of the sectors of the society that think about how to know the future. In this literary work, Horace offers several pieces of advice to Leuconoe…

(46). The dog’s timely appearance and Bunny’s frightening reaction shows how the dreadful past continues to linger upon Bunny. Also, the fact that the reappearing dogs are white represent a ghost like figure from the past that currently haunts the present. While Bunny, Sunshine, and Quoyle were on the boat, Bunny claimed she spotted another white dog, and describe it as “the wave surged and the dog rose with it (150).” Later, Quoyle too…

this book the miracle of gratitude will shift your perception to such an extent that it changes the world you see. Gratitude is like the ocean, majestic and full and Grace is the buoy that surrenders to the ebb and flow knowing all is well in the present moment. You, regardless of your life experiences and situation right now, have the choice to open and welcome gratitude and grace into your life right now. If you so choose to you won’t be sorry. In Gratitude and Grace my…

I read Arnett’s unconventional path to becoming who he is in the present time, a developmental psychologist. Throughout “Confessions of a Heretic,” Arnett takes the reader through his career journey and the multiple jobs that he held throughout the years until he finally arrived at his current destination, a job he believes to be fulfilling. For this reason, I believe that by taking us through his professional journey, he describes a career with a heart. As I read this article, I also, reflected…