Arvind Bhagan

Big breakthrough in science. Now for the industrial and political will

New Catalyst Completely Breaks Down Durable Plastic Pollution in Minutes Fishing nets, carpets, and clothing decompose without producing harmful byproducts. Many people are familiar of the disturbing scenes of marine creatures, such as sea turtles, dolphins, and seals, ensnared in discarded fishing nets. The main issue behind Nylon-6, a plastic found in these nets as

Some will scoff, but the bees still remain the most important species for earth's survival!

There was a time when almost every rural British family who kept bees followed a strange tradition.

Whenever there was a death in the family, someone had to go out to the hives and tell the bees of the terrible loss that had befallen the family.

Failing to do so often resulted in further losses such as the bees leaving the hive, or not producing enough honey or even dying.

Traditionally, the bees were kept abreast of not only deaths but all important family matters including births, marriages, and long absence due to journeys. If the bees were not told, all sorts of calamities were thought to happen. This peculiar custom is known as “telling the bees”.

The practice of telling the bees may have its origins in Celtic mythology that held that bees were the link between our world and the spirit world. So if you had any message that you wished to pass to someone who was dead, all you had to do was tell the bees and they would pass along the message.

The typical way to tell the bees was for the head of the household, or “goodwife of the house” to go out to the hives, knock gently to get the attention of the bees, and then softly murmur in a doleful tune the solemn news.

Little rhymes developed over the centuries specific to a particular region. In Nottinghamshire, the wife of the dead was heard singing quietly in front of the hive,

“The master's dead, but don't you go; Your mistress will be a good mistress to you.”

In Germany, a similar couplet was heard,

“Little bee, our lord is dead; Leave me not in my distress”.

But the relationship between bees and humans goes beyond superstition. It’s a fact, that bees help humans survive. 70 of the top 100 crop species that feed 90% of the human population rely on bees for pollination.

Without them, these plants would cease to exist and with it all animals that eat those plants. This can have a cascading effect that would ripple catastrophically up the food chain.

Losing a beehive is much worse than losing a supply of honey. The consequences are life threatening.

The act of telling the bees emphasizes this deep connection humans share with the insect.

Art: The Bee Friend, a painting by Hans Thoma (1839–1924)

10 Powerful lessons from the book "How to Stop Worrying and Start Living" by Dale Carnegie

"How to Stop Worrying and Start Living" is a self-help book by Dale Carnegie that offers practical advice and techniques for managing stress, overcoming anxiety, and cultivating a more positive mindset.

1. Living in the Present Moment: The book emphasizes the importance of living in the present moment and avoiding excessive worry about the past or future, encouraging individuals to focus on what they can control and influence in the present.

2. Taking Control of Your Thoughts and Emotions: "How to Stop Worrying and Start Living" provides strategies for taking control of one's thoughts and emotions, enabling individuals to develop a more resilient and positive mindset in the face of challenges and uncertainties.

3. Practicing Acceptance and Letting Go: The book advocates for the practice of acceptance and letting go, encouraging individuals to release negative emotions and thoughts that contribute to worry and anxiety, and to cultivate a sense of inner peace and contentment.

4. Managing Stress and Overwhelm: Carnegie offers practical techniques for managing stress and overwhelm, providing guidance on effective time management, prioritization, and relaxation techniques to promote a more balanced and healthier lifestyle.

5. Cultivating a Positive Attitude and Outlook: The book highlights the power of a positive attitude and outlook in overcoming worry and adversity, suggesting that maintaining a hopeful and optimistic perspective can lead to a more fulfilling and joyful life.

6. Building Resilience and Emotional Strength: "How to Stop Worrying and Start Living" provides insights into building resilience and emotional strength, enabling individuals to develop coping mechanisms and strategies for dealing with life's challenges and setbacks.

7. Developing Effective Problem-Solving Skills: Carnegie advocates for the development of effective problem-solving skills, encouraging individuals to approach challenges with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset, rather than succumbing to worry and anxiety.

8. Nurturing Supportive Relationships and Networks: The book emphasizes the importance of nurturing supportive relationships and networks, suggesting that strong social connections and a sense of community can provide emotional support and resilience during difficult times.

9. Practicing Mindfulness and Meditation: "How to Stop Worrying and Start Living" offers guidance on practicing mindfulness and meditation to promote relaxation, self-awareness, and inner peace, enabling individuals to reduce stress and anxiety and improve their overall well-being.

10. Setting Realistic Expectations and Goals: Carnegie encourages individuals to set realistic expectations and goals for themselves, enabling them to focus on achievable objectives and to avoid unnecessary worry and pressure associated with unrealistic or unattainable targets.

These lessons from "How to Stop Worrying and Start Living" offer valuable insights into the principles of stress management, resilience, and positive thinking, providing practical guidance for individuals seeking to overcome worry and anxiety and cultivate a more balanced and fulfilling life.

Merci à toutes celles et ceux qui racontent notre histoire et contribuent à la renaissance de notre merveilleux continent. Que nos Ancêtres méritants et nos génies protecteur nous assistent dans ce noble combat 🙏🏾✊🏾

Album éponyme « Difanga », toujours disponible ⤵️

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10 Deep Psychology And Philosophy Quotes From "Carl Jung"

1. "The world will ask you who you are, and if you don't know, the world will tell you."

2. "If a man knows more than others, he becomes lonely."

3. "Everything that irritates us about others can lead to an understanding of ourselves."

4. "Life really does begin at forty. Up until then, you are just doing research."

5. "You are what you do, not what you say you'll do."

6. "Knowing your own darkness is the best method for dealing with the darkness of other people."

7. "Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate."

8. "Be grateful for your difficulties and challenges, for they hold blessings.

In fact... Man needs difficulties; they are necessary for healthy personal growth, individuation, and self-actualization."

9. "Everyone you meet knows something you don't know but need to know. Learn from them."

10. “I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become.”

Sertraline/Venlafaxine/citalopram/mirtazapine/fluoxetine/escitalopram/amitriptyline the list goes on.

So if you're unlucky enough to know what these tablets are or know a loved one who takes them, then I don't have to describe to you what this post is regarding. But if you don't I will fill you in.

That medication allows people to deal with a normal day to day life. Although most days it leaves them tired, spaced out and emotionless. Crazy right? 🤷🏼‍♀️ Why would anyone want to feel like that. Well this is why.

You see some people suffer from depression, anxiety, ocd, ptsd and borderline personality disorder.

In their brain it doesn't sit right, something seems different. They notice little differences that 'normal' people wouldn't notice.

That comment you didn't tag them in, but you tagged other people? They see that, and say to themselves why didn't you tag me?

You read that message they sent and they see that you did, but you didn't reply.. why didn't you reply? And they feel like they have done something to upset you.

You didn't say I love you on the phone.. do you not love them anymore? Do you love someone else instead?

They say sorry all the time. They feel like they annoy everyone. Are you mad at me? Because they feel like you’re mad at them ALL.THE.TIME!

It's not only mental changes, but physical changes.

They don't eat a lot, mainly rubbish, because they need it now and need the energy from lack of sleep.
Insomnia, up all night answering questions to situations that don't even exist, or sleep too much and waste half their day still feeling tired.

But the tablets can help them. They know when they start to feel this way or think this way, they need help.

They know that when their behaviour starts to change, they need guidance. They don't need to be ashamed. They don't need to be understood. They just need to be accepted.

Living with this illness is hard, but trying to understand it, is even harder.

Don't suffer in silence.

Original post by Toni Marie Martin.

To all brothers and sisters, Happy Raksha Bandhan

And the big question:

Where did these people get the funding when writing misinformative articles?

Scientific journal retracts article that claimed no evidence of climate crisis Publisher Springer Nature says 2022 article ‘not supported by available evidence’ as editors launch investigation

G20 Ministerial Conference on Women Empowerment in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

The G20 Indian Presidency's Ministerial Conference on Women's Empowerment is hosted by the Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani.

While concentrating on women-led development, the G20 Ministerial Conference provides an opportunity to accelerate progress towards Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment.

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Its a pride to see the people elected to decide for us, who are paying so much attention to Mangroves and to the environment in general.

Sea levels are rising. This shows the extreme case of a 1000m rise. What are we doing to save the planet?

How to succeed in life.

How I Tricked My Brain To Like Doing Hard Things (dopamine detox) You probably don't have a problem playing video games or browsing social media on your phone. In fact I have no doubt you could sit in front of a screen and ...

Forgiveness doesn't excuse their behavior. Forgiveness prevents their behavior from destroying your heart.

When u cut down a tree, the average temperature around the area rises 2-3 degrees.

The only full democracy in Africa is the small, island nation of Mauritius. Overall, Africa is one of the lowest scoring regions with only five of the continent’s 54 countries ranking as some type of democracy.

Tunisia’s score decreased significantly in 2022. President Kais Saied dismissed parliament early in the year and took control of the electoral council, slowly shifting towards centralized power. And although there were critics, many have since been arrested, downgrading them in the EIU’s eyes from a flawed democracy to a hybrid regime.

How much time do you spend on games, social media, netflix etc each day?

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Fun programmes are being proposed for our young people during the Easter Holidays 2023. Below are the dates & venues for the activities.

Registration is 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 to participate in these activities & can be done on the mobile app 𝗭𝗘𝗡𝗦 and also on the following google form link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePpAvt8BI9TdIkqylDk7zsE0tN_Qaqf9Ejx1eKcFLBfMk3Mw/viewform
You can also register at the youth centre found closest to you.
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