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Meditation, yoga and exercises have become a must in today’s “hurly burly” world. Those of us who are not at ease with meditation and yoga can do very well with simple exercises like walking in nature, which is the greatest doctor for mankind.   When you are down physically, mentally and spiritually, just sit up and get going for a meeting with nature. You will be in touch with mother earth and in the process both will be doing a whole lot of good to each other. Not only will your anxieties and sorrows disappear, you will get a new feeling of hope and happiness.   That is why even Hippocrates, considered to be the Father of Western medicine, said that taking a walk is like taking the best medicine against all kinds of possible ailments. And I read recently that the Greek physician also said that you always have two doctors on stand-by— your right leg and your left leg!   Studies have shown that walking reduces the risk of many major diseases like cancer, diabe...

The Pointed End was used for locks on churches in the 1800's. The rounded had a hole because a string would go throught it and the priest would have it on his belt for locking up the churches or unlocking the doors of the churches. Later the rear round end was used to open soda or beer bottles. And later beer came in tin and aluminum cans and other fruit drinks in larger cans and the pointed end made a hole and let the pressure out at one end and then drink. The tool you are describing is commonly known as a church key , a small metal implement whose form and purpose evolved over time. Long before it became associated with beverages, similar pointed and looped metal tools were carried by clergy, sextons, and caretakers of churches during the 18th and 19th centuries. These tools were often worn on a belt or tied with a string through a hole so they would not be lost. While they were not true keys for large church door locks—which required heavy iron keys—they were used for practical...

Ladies and gentlemen, “Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding.” – Albert Einstein Albert Einstein once said, “Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding.” These words are more than a quote; they are a guiding principle for humanity. They remind us that real peace is not built on power, fear, or control — it is built on empathy, compassion, and the willingness to understand one another. Force may stop a conflict for a moment, but it cannot heal wounds. It may silence voices, but it cannot change hearts. History is full of examples where battles were won through strength, yet wars of hatred and division continued because understanding was never achieved. True peace, lasting peace, comes only when we open our hearts and minds to truly see one another. Understanding begins with listening — not just hearing words, but listening to the emotions, the pain, and the stories behind those words. When we listen with empathy, w...

  C ognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)is simple talk therapy and easy to use technique. CBT was developed by psychiatrist “Aaron Beck ”in 1960s. It focused on dysfunctional thoughts, which cause the adverse emotional consequences. Dysfunctional thoughts are dispute to change the negative emotions. It is mainly followed by different sessions, having a composite structure. I’m going to explain the second session of CBT that begins after the completion of  the first  session. In the second session, the client educated about the  ABCDE   model ; that is, the  activating event, negative thoughts about the phenomenon, and how these thoughts should be change with an alternative or positive thoughts to change the negative emotions” . The  format  of the second session is as follow: T he setting of Agenda:  The therapist and client collaboratively set the agenda for therapy sessions. The therapist identifies and prioritizes which topics will discuss dur...

In the rush of our daily lives, we often overlook the simplest yet most extraordinary miracle we experience every day: waking up. We forget that opening our eyes to a new morning is not guaranteed. We forget that breathing freely, feeling the light of a new day, and having another chance to live is the first thing we should be grateful for. Gratitude is often reserved for big achievements—success, wealth, recognition, or milestones. But true gratitude begins much earlier, much simpler. It begins the moment we wake up. Before our phones buzz, before responsibilities crowd our minds, before worries make their presence known, we have already received a priceless gift: life itself. Every morning is a silent reminder that our story is not finished. No matter what happened yesterday—whether it was failure or success, pain or progress—waking up means we have been given another opportunity. Another chance to learn. Another chance to love. Another chance to forgive. Another chance to become b...

Ladies and gentlemen, Buddha once said, “Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.” These words, though simple, hold profound meaning — a message that resonates across centuries, cultures, and generations. In a world that is constantly noisy, restless, and demanding, this wisdom invites us to pause and reflect: true peace is not something we can buy, borrow, or beg for from the outside world. It begins within us. Too often, we think peace will come when life finally aligns perfectly — when we get the dream job, the perfect relationship, the ideal home, or the recognition we crave. But life is unpredictable. Challenges will come, storms will rise, and not every plan will unfold as we imagined. If our peace depends on external circumstances, it will always be fragile. Buddha’s words remind us that peace is an inner state , a choice we make every day. It is the quiet confidence of knowing who we are, the strength to stay calm in chaos, and the courage to let go of things we...

Victor Emmanuel III was born on November 11, 1869 , in Naples, the sole son of King Umberto I. Following a conventional military upbringing, he ascended the Italian throne unexpectedly at age 30 , on July 29, 1900, upon his father’s assassination. Though constitutionally empowered, he was a reserved and reluctant politician, often choosing to stay on the sidelines and entrust governance to the liberal statesman Giovanni Giolitti. His early reign aligned closely with Giolitti’s vision for modernization: Italy industrialized, expanded suffrage, and invested in infrastructure—railways, roads, education, and public health—while fostering civic institutions. On the international stage, Victor Emmanuel supported the Italo-Turkish War of 1911 , securing Libya as a colony. To commemorate Italy’s Quinquennial of Unification, he hastened the completion of the grand Vittoriano monument in Rome, symbolizing national resurgence. When World War I erupted, Italy initially stayed neutral before ev...