Waiting For Mr Right


Don’t get me wrong – I am completely comfortable being single but there are some things I do miss about being in a relationship… I miss having someone around who can make me smile… someone who makes me feel wanted and appreciated… Someone who can’t start their day without calling or texting me and ends every evening with a goodnight phone call every night we spend apart… I’m comfortable being who I am, and one day I want to find someone who sees my flaws and embraces them… someone who accepts me with my imperfections… someone who loves me in my madness and finds fun in the silly things I do. I’m looking forward to finding the person who enjoys being with me… someone who I don’t have to pretend with, the one special person I can just be myself with… But until I find him, I’ll wait patiently… I’m not in a rush, I know perfection takes time and I like to think GOD is taking extra time to find me someone special… Because I’m looking for someone who balances me… matches me… and most importantly – someone who’s up for all my craziness! I’m looking forward to meeting you, whoever you are… you’re the one whose hands fits perfectly into mine and who will never leave me for someone else… You’ll be my best friend, my soulmate and my guide through life too… You’re going to be the one who makes me the best version of me…..Neena Gupta

The Saddest End To A Relationship


The saddest end to a relationship is one where you have to break up with somebody when you’re still in love with them. It sounds bizarre but it happens, because the truth is, as powerful and as thrilling and as wonderful as it may be, love isn’t always enough and to be in love doesn’t always mean you’re happy. You can continue to love someone even after they’ve hurt you, but you know deep inside yourself that it won’t ever be the same again.

Is This A Rabbit Or A Duck? The Answer To This Optical Illusion Reveals A Lot About You




MORE than 100 years after it was first created, this image is once again sparking a huge reaction after being shared on social media.

SOME SEE A RABBIT AND OTHERS WILL SEE A DUCK – BUT ARE YOU ABLE TO SEE BOTH ALTERNATIVELY?


What you see (and how fast you see it) could indicate how quickly your brain works – and how creative you are. The duck-rabbit drawing was first used by American psychologist Joseph Jastrow in 1899 to make the point that perception is not only what one sees but also a mental activity.

Mr Jastrow’s research was based on how quickly one can see the second animal and how fast participants could change their perception of the drawing to switch between the two animals. The faster you can do this this, the quicker your brain works and the more creative you are, the research suggested.

Most see the duck first, but what does it mean? Well, if you’re able to flip between both images, then it’s said you’re a creative person. The moment you flip between a duck and the rabbit induces a small flash of creative insight in the brain, meaning you see the world in a variety of ways.

One more interesting thing is that at different times during the year, the result of the test seem to change. During the Easter period, people are more likely to see a rabbit first but in October, seeing the duck first is more common.

Choose One Sugar Skull To See What It Reveals About Your Personality.

Our choices are not random. We do not pick things accidentally. Our choices are governed by the kind of people we are and usually what we pick, even unknowingly, is decided by the kind of personalities we have. The truth of the mater is that our choices reveal a lot about our personality traits, and nothing about our selections are random.

Here, for example, we have 10 sugar skulls, all of the different kinds. Go ahead and pick a skull which attracts you the most and we will reveal why you made that choice. Go ahead, give it a shot!
skull

#1

If this skull was your choice then chances are that you are a person with simple yet elegant tastes. The skull, above, is minimally decorated and has flowers placed as a wreath. The eyes are glowing red which indicates passion. You are, therefore, someone who is passionately attracted towards the beautiful things in life but you are not impressed by complexity. Your thoughts, as well as your actions, are sophisticated but never complex, which makes you an ideal mix of simple living and higher thinking.

#2

If this skull was your choice then chances are that you are a person deeply affected by nature. You like things in their natural form be it beauty or anything else. The skull shows the sun surrounded by leaves, which indicates a nurturing nature. You are, therefore, the kind of person who likes to care for others, provide help to those who need it and you like helping people grow in life. You accept people as they are, without judging them, as that is the way nature made them.

#3

If this is the skull you chose, then chances are that you are a person who is extremely detail oriented. The skull is delicately decorated with fine designs and intricately painted. Your choice reveals that you, too, are someone who pays attention to the finer details of life and loves the intricacy of thoughts. You are driven towards the finer things in life and appreciate the beauty of creating something which is so finely detailed. You are the sort of person who moves towards perfectionism with every step and you do it in a style of your own.

#4

If this is the skull you picked, then chances are that you are a person who is highly attracted by the primitive side of humans. This skull is indicative of ancient knowledge, and your choice reveals that you love the true nature of humans. You like it when people are real with you and don’t sugarcoat things just to please you. You prefer honesty, straightforwardness, and blunt nature of people because that, at least, shows you their true sides. You hate people who lie and deceive as you would rather have people who speak the harsh reality than sugarcoat a lie.

#5

If this is the skull you chose then chances are that you are a person with a colorful personality. You like being out and open about who you are and you express yourself as honestly as you can. Your choice reveals that your true nature is free and wild, just like the image depicted on the skull, and you are always honest about who you are as a person. It doesn’t matter if others accept you or not, it is their problem. You simply look ahead in life perfecting yourself as you go. You are not the one to doubt yourself, your self-belief is what drives you on.

#6

If this was the skull you chose then chances are that you are a person deep in touch with your soul. Your spirituality is what sets you apart from the rest and your soul is what pushes you on. The skull above has a cross on its head, which does not mean that you are religious (you may be religious as well) but that you are influenced by your inner-voice. Your understanding of yourself, your strengths and your weaknesses comes from a deeper understanding of your own thoughts. Not a lot of people understand the mysterious ways in which their souls speak to them but you know when it speaks and you know how to pay attention to your inner voice. This is not only a rare quality but also one which is difficult to attain.

#7

If this is the skull you chose, then chances are that you are a person who stands out in a crowd without even trying. This is the only skull in the list which has a mustache and it stands out distinctly. Your choice, therefore, reveals that you are someone who does not have to put in an effort to be different, you already are. Be it your choices, your attitude, or your general approach towards your life, you are not the one to conform to what others expect of you. You would always make choices, even unknowingly, that will be different from others but unique in its own way. Being different is difficult in a world which does not appreciate uniqueness but you still stand tall and proud of how uniquely different you are.

#8

If this is the skull you chose then chances are that you are a person with a spark in your soul. You are someone who is driven by the beauty of thoughts and not of the body. The skull, above, shows a diamond on the forehead. Your choice, therefore, means that you are someone who appreciates a deep conversation and a meaningful talk. It’s the way people think that fascinates you and you are always more interested in the reason behind people’s behavior than the behavior itself. If there’s something you truly appreciate, it is the beauty of the mind and that is why you accept only those who are true in their thoughts and pure in their actions. You, therefore, choose the people who are as understanding and sorted as you yourself are.

#9

If this is the image you chose then chances are that you are a person who is creative, sophisticated, and someone who thinks outside the box. The skull shows a spark in the eyes and is covered with designs which have been intricately painted. Your choice, therefore, reveals that there is a spark hidden in you, ready to burst into flames and your creative spirit is what will guide this flame to create something extraordinary. Your soul and your mind are one in the creation and it is when you unleash your creative side that the world stops to look at you in awe!

#10

If this is the skull you chose then chances are that you are a person who has multiple tastes and is multidimensional in personality.
The skull, above, shows a mix of spirituality, nature, and color fusing together to create beauty. Your choice, therefore, reveals that you are the kind of person who can understand and manage multiple aspects of your life with equal ease and yet live in a way which is appreciated by others. You can adapt to any situation because your personality has multiple sides to it and yet you always remain yourself because that’s just who you are, by nature.
This is what your choice brings out about your personality and each of these traits mean something to some people more than they mean to others. We are often attracted towards our own kind of people and our choices, here, were no different. It is also true that our choices vary with time and situations but overall, our personality traits do not change much and they truly reveal what we have in our minds.

What You Notice First in These Pictures May Tell You a Lot about Your Current Situation!


Personality quizzes can be super fun, but they are like a shot of tequila and should be taken with a pinch of salt. Personality quizzes are always fun to do, but sometimes the results don’t exactly come out our way. That’s why we need to be prepared for having them with a pinch of salt.
Psychologists suggest the face that you see first in this image hints at some changes you may expect shortly.




GIRL:

If you’re a girl and see a girl’s face first, you might consider getting ready for happy and positive events in the future. The girl is looking upwards, and you too similarly are looking at the skies with hope in your heart and positivity all around. Being a girl and seeing a girl’s face also shows you’re content with who you are and at peace with your individuality. It is a sign of confidence.

If you’re a boy and see a girl’s face, you’re fixated on the opposite gender. You tend to be affected too much by what they have to say. And currently, there might be some women in your life that are causing you happiness or distress. And you’re looking too desperately for validation by them. It’s time you accept yourself as you are, relax and move on. It’s most likely they’re not going anywhere. Your future, however, holds great prospects and professional successes. Focusing on things that matter might just be a good idea right now.

GUY:

If you’re a girl and see a guy’s face, it symbolizes your want for a partner, or the coming of your prince charming soon or maybe your connection with a prince charming you’ve already found. They are occupying quite a bit of your mind, and that’s good. Since the guy’s face shows changes in love life and healthy changes that you need.

If you’re a guy and see a guy’s face, you might be concerned about some guy at work, family, or even your sports team. It can be a good or a bad concern, but that guy can be on your mind, especially when you’re going to sleep. It’s time to put that to rest since it’s just something that will pass and you need not spend more time on it.

What You See First In This Picture Reveals Much About Your Current Life Situation.



This test is an optical illusion, all you need to do is to look at the picture and memorize what you’ve seen first. This image can tell you a lot about your current life situation.

VARIANT 1 : IF YOU SAW A VILLAGE (HUTS, TREES, AND BIRDS):

This image is closely associated with freedom: birds, and the village itself. You are a free and independent person.

Disadvantages of your freedom:

You are a boat, and shore is a life. You are not tied to the shore, and you can easily get lost. You do not know the boundaries between allowed and forbidden. Such attitude can lead to conflicts and even divorces. After all, most people do not understand the wisdom of a free person. Such free spirits often become lonely in life. But the world needs them!

Advantages of your freedom:

You are a unique person — an amazing and talented one. You are an interesting for other people and they want to spend time with you. You can feel people and also you are a great listener. You are an extraordinary person, and you can choose what exactly you would like to do in your life. You can overcome any difficulty if you believe in yourself. So do it!


VARIANT 2: IF YOU SAW THE ELEPHANT.

It means that now you feel you need to be protected. You need someone who will cover you like this elephant covers the huts. It is a period in your life you feel insecure.

You are a kind, honest, humble, sincere, and generous person. Unfortunately, you are experiencing hard times. Now your inner voice shouts quietly to you, that it’s time to move on. Shake off all the dust and dark thoughts and continue to live, create, smile, speak, scream, love and forgive.

Each time you feel you are too scared to move on, remember this elephant. It will help you to calm down!

Personality Test: What Is The One Thing Holding You Back From Love.

Your personality is a combination of your opinion about things, how this opinion makes you feel and the way you react depending on your opinion. Because this reaction can make you difficult to handle situations, it is important to really understand who you are, how you think, how you feel, and whether your behavior is in harmony with your personality.

Perhaps it’s really easy to find out who else is, but when it comes to you, you may need a lifetime. With this test you will discover which are your biggest weaknesses in love and how they destroy your love life.

All you have to do is look at the picture and pay attention to the first thing you noticed. In the following, read what this means.



1. TIED MAN

If the tied person is the first thing you noticed, your personality is constantly in conflict. This does not necessarily mean that you are literally in conflict with the whole world around you. In a way, you are constantly waging war with yourself. So if you want to find real love with someone, you must first find love in you. It is hard for you to accept yourself, as well as to accept your strengths and weaknesses, and everything between them. The battle for inner peace is not easy, but sometimes you deserve rest from all those conflicts. Respect for your hard work, do not be strict to yourself, accept and love will come.

2. FENCE

If you notice the fence, your biggest weakness is that you are closing in front of everyone. This does not mean that there is no hope for you or that your heart is more harmful than others. But if you do not risk and open your heart soon, you can omit the possibility of true love. It is natural and natural to try to protect yourself if you previously hurt, but if you are constantly building walls, not only do not let anyone in, but you can not go out. It’s easy to put a shield, but it can be really hard to lower it. So start with small steps. Get to know people and get up at a pace that suits you. If you do not take risks, you will not get anything.

3. BOAT

Your problem is that you set such high standards that almost no one on earth can reach them. It’s important to know what you want in love and not to satisfy yourself with less than you deserve, but when you are too strict, you can drop a person who has many other qualities that you do not want to see. It’s not wrong to want a family, an incredible career, and a partner who loves the same things as you, but when you are too specific in your requirements, you lose touch with reality and what represents love. Of course, stick to your dreams and set yourself high standards for people who are potential partners. But keep in mind that this perfect fantasy can prevent you from finding the love you need to experience.

4. SKULL

If the first thing you noticed is the skull, your care and anxiety are the ones that ruin your love affair. You may have anxiety, or just worry too much. But in any case, excessive vigilance does not allow you to see the beauty of life. This includes your soul mate who may be standing next to you. It’s okay to be careful, but when it comes to love, you’ll lose a lot if you care about all the things that can go wrong. There will always be things that will scare you, but this should not stop you from living your life. Also, you should not hide your fears from your partner. In fact, when you are honest with him, you can get closer even more.

7 Common Causes Of Anxiety And Depression


Certain lifestyle choices of experiences, however, can contribute to – or directly cause – depression and anxiety. The condition may be acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term); it all depends on the “mix” we discussed earlier; knowing this is a source of power, as we can counteract some of the things that instigate the conditions.

HERE ARE 7 COMMON LIFESTYLE CAUSES OF DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY:

1. SUBSTANCE ABUSE

People abuse substances such as recreational drugs and alcohol for a number of reasons. Substance abuse is a habit that may form at any time, including childhood and teenage years.

Drugs and alcohol “rewire” the brain’s neurochemistry; disrupting normal communication between neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitters are the brain and body’s “communication chemicals” that control every physical and psychological experience.

Individuals susceptible to depression and anxiety who engage in drug use are more likely to develop mental illness.

2. OVERWORKING

Becoming exhausted because of too much of a heavy workload causes stress reactions within the body. Most people today concede that they’re at least moderately impacted by stress caused from work.

When the brain is exposed to chronic stress, it’s delicate chemical balance is interrupted. Again, those individuals prone to anxiety and depression for whatever reason – and are exposed to long-term stress – are prone to anxiety and depression.

3. GRIEF AND TRAUMA

A common talking point in the news is the prevalence of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in military members. Being a witness or victim of violence of any kind can trigger a biological reaction that evolves into full-blown anxiety and depression.

Feelings of grief following the death of a loved one or friend, though uncomfortable, can serve as a good healer. However, prolonged grief in susceptible demographics can cause mental health issues.

4. HEALTH CONDITIONS

People diagnosed with untreatable health conditions may be at an increased risk of becoming depressed. Age-related illnesses or diagnoses of terminable condition such as Parkinson’s Disease, Alzheimer’s, cardiovascular disease, or cancer often induce feelings of panic and helplessness; of course, prolonged exposure to these feelings can manifest into anxiety and depression.

It is also worth mentioning that the changes of an anxiety/depression diagnosis increases with age, per WebMD.

5. SUDDEN AND STRESSFUL CHANGES

During the infamous Wall Street Crash of 1929, which led to the loss of billions of dollars and laid the foundation for the Great Depression, 23,000 people committed suicide – at the time, the highest number of suicides ever in one year.

While the number of people who killed themselves due to anxiety and depression cannot be ascertained; it is fair to assume that the mental illness had played a role.

6. POOR SELF-IMAGE

Finding accurate statistics and facts people with low self-image (self-esteem) is quite difficult. Across sources, a few common outliers:

– Females are more likely than males to have self-esteem issues

– People with self-esteem problems are more likely to engage in behaviors considered a health risk (smoking, alcohol and substance abuse, poor diet)

– There is a correlation between negative self-image and suicide

A continually negative picture of oneself can lead to obsessive thought patterns; about appearance, money, reputation, and so on. In a worst case scenario, the brain’s neurochemistry is altered, producing depressive and anxious symptoms or conditions.

7. ISOLATION OR REJECTION

As human beings are naturally social creatures, we require social interaction to function properly. Human beings also long for intimacy; another person to care for, love, and support them.

Isolation, voluntary or involuntary separation from other human beings; and rejection, refusal of others to accept or consider you as part of something, are counterintuitive to the brain’s innate social cognitive functions. As a result, the brain adopts opposing thought processes, and forms neural networks, that disturb it’s natural chemistry.

In short, isolation and/or rejection can lead to a neurochemical imbalance that manifests into anxiety and depression.

Finally…

Should you or someone you know potentially suffer from an anxiety or depression-related illness, there are a variety of effective treatment options available.

Therapists, support groups, medical professionals, and many others are there to help resolve the issue.

In other words, you are not alone. Don’t be afraid to get help!

Science Explains How Fasting Helps You Lose Weight And Strengthen Your Body



Of course not eating anything is going to reduce your calorie intake and help you lose weight, but you might be amazed to learn how fasting can help you not only lose weight, but also rebuild and strengthen your body.

All of us fast for some length of time. The type of fast that you are most familiar with is the one that you do overnight while you sleep. This is why our morning meal is called ‘breakfast,’ because we are breaking our fast from the previous night. Some people fast for spiritual reasons, for example, during the season of Lent or during Ramadan.

In this article, we will look at the types of fasting programs that you can try, the science behind why fasting helps you see positive body changes, and give you some guidance for what type of fasting might be best for you.


HERE’S HOW FASTING HELPS YOU LOSE WEIGHT, REBUILD, AND STRENGTHEN YOUR BODY

Consult your wellness professional prior to starting a program of fasting, especially if you are pregnant or nursing or if you have certain conditions like anemia, diabetes, or have adrenal fatigue.

RESEARCH SHOWS WHY FASTING HELPS REBUILD AND STRENGTHEN YOUR BODY

Fasting not only helps to lose weight, but helps our body to conserve the energy that it would normally be using for digesting food and lets us use that energy toward healing when we are sick or injured instead.

WHEN ANIMALS ARE INJURED, THEY GO TO A SOURCE OF WATER AND STAY NEAR IT UNTIL THEY ARE HEALED RATHER THAN CONTINUING TO SEEK FOOD.

Restricting our calorie intake during illness is a way to help our bodies rebuild themselves. Research on mice who were given a program of fasting showed that the mice that were fasting had slower growth of cancerous tumors. This is an amazing result, but the study found that not only could a fasting program slow tumor growth, but that it was also ‘effective at suppressing tumorigenesis in mice genetically predestined to tumor development.’ Mice that were more likely to develop tumors due to mutated genes were less likely to develop them when they were on a program of fasting.

A study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition looked at short-term modified alternate-day fasting as a new dietary strategy for weight loss and for heart health protection for adults that were overweight or obese. Over a 10 week study period, the researchers found that after 8 weeks, participants had not only lost weight, but they had lost body fat percentage as well. In addition to the weight loss, the participants in the study had decreased their total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triacylglycerol concentrations. They also had lower systolic blood pressure.

WHAT TYPE OF FASTING PROGRAM SHOULD YOU TRY?


* Juice fast – This type of fasting program is a liquid-based diet where you get all of your nutritional needs from drinking only juice and avoiding solid foods.

* Alternate day fasting – This is a 24 hour period of not eating, followed by a 24 hour period where you are allowed to eat regular meals

* 16-hour – Choose any 8 hour time frame for eating during the day and the other 16 hours, avoid any caloric intake. For example you might choose 9:00am to 5:00pm for your eating hours, which means that you should no eat prior to 9:00am or after 5:00pm.

* 20-hour – A 20 hour fasting program is similar to the 16-hour program except that your window for eating is shortened to a 4 hour time frame.

* Multiple day – Fasting for multiple days can be the most challenging program and it requires some additional preparation. People who fast for more than 24 hours prepare by starting with a juice fast for at least 24 hours first. It is possible for human beings to go 7 days or longer (many people have completed 40 day water fasts) with only water without severe health effects.

If you select a fasting program to try, plan to stick with it for a period of 2 weeks at a minimum unless you are experiencing health problems as a result. This will allow your body to learn to use up stored fat during the times that you are fasting.

Your weight loss, and other body needs may differ from those of another person depending on your health goals. For example, it may be important for you to consume protein following a workout to build muscle, so you may want to make sure that your fasting program does not interfere with your training. Consult a nutritional specialist if you have concerns about what will work best for you.

RESEARCH SHOWS WHY YOU WON’T NEED TO WORRY ABOUT EATING TOO MUCH AFTER FASTING

Research published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition tells us how fasting is not going to lead to an all out calorie splurge after we have gone for a period of time without food, even if we are exercising.

The study of alternate day fasting and cardiovascular exercise found that participants who did 25 minutes of moderate-intensity cardio three times per week were actually less likely to cheat on days that they were not allowed to eat than if they were not following intermittent fasting.