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End Times
Daniel 12:1-4 (NIV) 1 “At that time Michael, the great prince who protects your people, will arise. There will be a time of distress such as has not happened from the beginning of nations until then. But at that time your people — everyone whose name is found written in the book — will be delivered.
By Reborn Jem2 days ago in Humans
The Mississippi Blues. Content Warning.
About a year after COVID shut the world down and mass hysteria ensued the world was opened back up and life continued. While it seemed like a near-perfect facsimile of life BC - before COVID - it was hard to forget all that had happened; the world was more divided then ever; it almost seemed like chaos was to be the new normal.
By Gabriel Bradshaw 2 days ago in Humans
Roundhouse Romance (Part 1)
Roundhouse romance. There are four homes within roundhouse romance. 1) Water I look at you and I see me, you look at me and you see you. A true reflection of what I've known to be true, what I've known to be real, what I've known to be my peace. I've always known, I've just finally taken hold of its hand and it's now staring right at me, smiling right at me and confirming all that I've known. The reflection lies in the stillness of the water, this home belongs to the truth of your biggest pain and your biggest peace, it will show you your biggest fears and your biggest strengths. This home within the roundhouse romance says "to be naked around someone, that's easy, most people do it without blinking, but it's hard to be open and even harder to be transparent." Alas, water has its chaos as well as its stillness. Ripples. Sometimes your vision is blurred, sometimes the ripples look like questions, the ones that make you feel uneasy, uncomfortable and out of balance. The ripples make you dizzy and so sometimes you can't think straight and you aggressively shake your head more and more in hope to silence your mind from the confusion, but it just gets worse. This home in these moments is telling you to let go and release into the waves instead of fighting them; you'll never see the bottom again if you also fight, just let it drift 'til it's still again. Don't try too hard to think what caused the ripples, who is at the fault of unsettling the water and which person will take the responsibility of calming the water back down because sometimes the water will ripple to test you, not anyone else around but you. You can get mad and walk away from perfectly good, drinkable water and thirst 'til you find new waters, but remember the new waters are likely to have flown and grown from the old waters; it's just a bit further downstream, you cannot run on the water and so, therefore, you cannot run from the water. Stay calm and remember what the stillness of the water had taught you, as there is a lesson in every ripple and stillness.
By Ruhani Khadijah2 days ago in Humans
Should You Drop Friends Who Want to Split Dinner Check?
This Reddit post resonated with me. A woman went out with friends only ate a small dinner salad and her “friends” ordered the whole nine yards. They offered her some of their wine, and she literally drank a few sips.
By Marie Dubuque2 days ago in Humans
The 5:01 PM Collision: Why the Transition Home is the Most Dangerous Hour for a Stay at Home Mom
The most dangerous sound in a modern marriage isn't a shouted insult or a slamming door. It is the click of a deadbolt turning at 5:01 PM. For the man walking through the door, that click signals the end of a performance. He has spent nine hours being a professional, a problem solver, or a cog in a machine. He is carrying a specific kind of "wallet fatigue," a weight that comes from knowing that if he stops, the mortgage stops. He wants a chair, a glass of water, and ten minutes of holy, uninterrupted silence.
By Opinion3 days ago in Humans
How to Cope with a Dead Bedroom After 50
You are likely used to the silence by now. It’s 11:00 PM, you’re lying side-by-side, and the only light in the room is the sterile blue glow of your smartphones. Between you lies a gap of two or three years of absolute physical nothingness. You don’t feel old, at least not in your head, but you are living with a partner who seems to have retired from your body entirely. You’ve stopped asking for it because you’re tired of the "mercenary compliance," the heavy sigh, or the polite rejection that feels like a door slamming in a cold hallway.
By Opinion3 days ago in Humans
Emotional Availability Conversations Improve Trust And Relationship Communication Skills
Emotional availability talks entail dialogue in which couples share their emotions, thoughts and needs and actively listen to one another. These discussions revolve around sincerity, compassion, and being vulnerable which will provide a platform where both parties feel heard and known. Emotional availability plays a vital role in the establishment of trust and proper dynamics of relationships since it gives partners an opportunity to relate on a more personal level. These discussions help couples to recognize possible areas of conflict in a relationship, get to know each other emotionally, and set patterns of interaction that enable relationship stability and intimacy over the long term.
By Willian James3 days ago in Humans
Emotional Availability In Dating Signals Readiness For Long Term Commitment
Emotional availability refers to the ability to be aware of his or her own feelings, to express and act upon these emotions as well as be sensitive to the emotions of a partner. This trait shows that a person can establish a healthy, supportive relationship in dating. People who are emotionally available are able to express their emotions, address conflict in positive ways and demonstrate empathy. These are the characteristics of a long-term commitment due to the fact that they lead to the formation of trust, intimacy, and stability. The early identification of available emotions in a partner assists the singles to determine the possibility of having serious relationships as opposed to spending time with a partner who might not be able to provide constant emotional presence.
By Willian James3 days ago in Humans
Emotional Availability Tests Help Identify Healthy Relationship Potential Early
The emotional availability is the capacity of a person to identify, display and react to their own and other persons emotions in a wholesome manner. It is a major compatibility and future indication in relationships. Emotional availability tests refer to the instrument that is used to determine the levels of openness and responsiveness to emotions in individuals. These tests are valuable in helping singles determine the potential of a potential partner to build a healthy and balanced relationship by examining such traits as empathy, communication, vulnerability, and emotional regulation. Mismatches and wastage of emotional investment can be avoided by early identification.
By Willian James3 days ago in Humans
How Can Travelers Make the Most of Costa Rica Weather in March?. AI-Generated.
The moment you feel the warm tropical sun on your skin and hear the sounds of nature around you, you realize that Costa Rica in March is not just a destination but an experience waiting to unfold.
By Amanda Glen3 days ago in Humans
Roster Dating Trend Encourages Exploring Multiple Connections Before Commitment
Roster dating is a contemporary dating style where people get romantically involved in more than one relationship before getting committed to any partner. Unlike traditional dating, where exclusivity has usually been stressed initially, roster dating gives individuals a chance to explore other people, know how compatible they are, and determine personal preferences as the time progresses. This trend acknowledges that relationships are not so straightforward as in the sense that early exploration may assist individuals to make better decisions when it comes to long-term commitment. With having multiple connections in an organized and respectful manner, the participants decrease the pressure and at the same time obtain a vision of what they actually want in a partner.
By Mark Hipster3 days ago in Humans
Face Value
I’m at the age where many of my friends are retired and their kids have grown and left home. Their lives are quieter now. More time. More space to notice things.
By Tina D. Lopez3 days ago in Humans