The original use of the word mandala in a religious context was first used by Hindus and Buddhists. Today, the concept of a mandala resonates with spirituality and meditation as a mean to center the self in the present. However, Carl Jung was a pioneer in the use of a mandala to travel to the subconscious, which helps people to be aware of problems that need a solution. On the other hand, the appearance of mandala-like symbols in the religious context of other cultures brings to our attention that there is a cross-cultural pattern related to the circle. Dances and rituals can be used to inspire the creation of mandalas.
Global warming is changing the earth's weather systems. What options are there and how are three specific countries responding to the challenge?
A look into how the rich think about money versus the poor.
Sedos presents The Drowsy Chaperone at London's Bridewell Theatre from 3rd to 13th May 2017.
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If you are worried about the blinding effects of high definition and LED headlights, you might agree that it's time to outlaw headlights that are too bright. Find out why I think it's time to ban these things from the road.
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Mandalas are found in almost all coloring books for adults. The reason behind is that they are connected to the Mindfulness movement that links Buddhism and meditation with a positive influence on our mental health. The mandalas are also used by some therapists as a window to the subconscious. I started exploring why is that a mandala can be embraced by anyone that would like to use coloring books for adults and I ended seeing folkloric dances as living mandalas.
This story from the Bible portrays the Angel Gabriel appearing to a young woman, Mary, to inform her that she had been chosen by God to to bear his son and that he would be called Jesus.
Coloring books for adults are very trendy. This activity is associated with creativity and pleasant memories that help to soothe our senses and calm our bodies. It is an available tool to relieve the anxiety related to the frustrations of daily stress.
Adaptive learning is a type of artificial intelligence system where learning is personalized according to the needs of each individual student. Unfortunately, these systems are currently expensive and they require datasets tha are not easy to come by. Plus research has not yet proved its effectiveness. This technology has not demonstrated its worth yet, since a large investment is needed upfront.
If you want to visit the largest pool in the American Continent you will have to travel to San Alfonso del Mar in Algarrobo, Chile. This will be an experience like any you have experienced before. Chile is widely know for their lack of customer service and hostility towards visitors. Did I mention you will have to be careful while reserving your room there?
Used around the world for scientific and business communication, Modern English is a fairly new language, only about 400 years old.
There's a new Latina on the block. Her name is Camila Mendes, and she plays the part of one of America's best known comic book characters, Veronica Lodge, in a live-action series on The CW, "Riverdale".
Peter Frampton has had a long career in music. He recorded one of the most successful live albums of all time in 1976. In 1980 his much loved guitar was thought lost in a plane crash, but after many years, it found its way back home where it belonged.
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Wearable technologies have become increasingly popular, the technology is being developed in strides and soon these devices will morphed into smart devices with similar capabilities of smartphone. Some technological obstacles have slow down the progress but it seems the market is moving in that direction. But can they be used in educational settings? Many other devices have been adopted in the classroom with mixed results, there is anecdotal evidence only, the research is still in the making.
If a wizard is the brains of a party, the rogue is its cunning, and the fighter is the strong, right arm, then the cleric is the soul of the group. Bringing the message of the divine to the world, as well as to their companions, clerics come in all creeds and flavors. If you want to try something other than the usual missionary position, though, this guide will get you started.