Wise Words for You

  Photo by  Hunters Race  on  Unsplash You don’t have to be a psychological expert in reading people’s behavior. We all have that inner  power to discern  that can tell us a lot about people’s personalities. If not, we can always develop that skill. As a child, I was always intrigued by people’s dual-faced behavior. Sometimes their actions and words did not match. I didn’t get it. Though humans had developed a science of communicating thoughts, expressions, and feelings through speech, they often used body language to display their aversions, love, liking, hate, etc. And I wanted to learn that subtle language. An Am e rican novelist  Carol Plum-Ucci  once quoted in her interviews: “If you can understand human behavior, it can’t hurt you nearly as much.” This quote stuck in my head forever. And being a voracious reader by nature, I started reading books about human behavior when I became a teenager. The more I read, the better understanding I began...

  Image: Canterbury The British & Irish Lions jersey is one of the most iconic and beloved designs in the world of sport, and cherished across the entire rugby world, but over the last 30 years, the shirt has changed and evolved in ways that the players on the legendary 1970s tours could never have imagined.  But which is the best?  Well, we’re going to tell you, ranking each of the Lions jerseys from 1993 all the way through to the brand new 2021 test jersey in order of greatest, from worst to best. We’ve chosen to start in 1993 because that was the first tour a manufacturer’s logo appeared on a design, and with respect to Umbro, Canterbury and all the other makers that produced identical red jerseys with white trim from 1950 onwards, we know that they were stunning and iconic, and including them here would seem a bit unfair.  Let’s dive in:  2001: Australia Image: British & Irish Lions An oft-forgotten tour, and a rather forgettable jersey with it. the...

Overview Autism spectrum disorder is a condition related to brain development that impacts how a person perceives and socializes with others, causing problems in social interaction and communication. The disorder also includes limited and repetitive patterns of behavior. The term "spectrum" in autism spectrum disorder refers to the wide range of symptoms and severity. Autism spectrum disorder includes conditions that were previously considered separate — autism, Asperger's syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder and an unspecified form of pervasive developmental disorder. Some people still use the term "Asperger's syndrome," which is generally thought to be at the mild end of autism spectrum disorder. Autism spectrum disorder begins in early childhood and eventually causes problems functioning in society — socially, in school and at work, for example. Often children show symptoms of autism within the first year. A small number of children appear to devel...

Lifestyle Do you ever feel a presence near you, but don’t see anyone around?  While it might seem a bit spooky or unsettling, don’t fear. Feeling someone nearby without being able to see them might mean a deceased loved one wants to pay you a visit, if only to say hello and ease your mind. They might want to dispel any fears you might have about their well-being; they want to reassure you and let you know they’re okay. The spirit world can try to get your attention in many ways, but the following 11 are some of the most common signs that your loved one wants to contact you. 11 Signs A Deceased Loved One Is Nearby 1. You have powerful visions while meditating. The spirit world can convey messages to us in many ways, but most commonly, they talk to us when we silence our minds.  Those voices that pop into your head during meditation can easily come from a deceased loved one, so pay careful attention during your meditation sessions or other quiet times. You might also get vi...