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Moments of pain can become spiritual moments | Photo: Andrea Piacquadio, Pexels Two days ago, one of my sons graduated from a Catholic boys’ high school. We gathered with great joy in the Cathedral, celebrated Holy Mass, and in the evening, the graduation ceremony was held in the auditorium, where each student received his diploma. It was an unusually cold winter day, even though it was late spring. When we arrived at the Cathedral, a torrential, freezing rain poured down on all the students crossing the street from the high school to the sanctuary, and on all the relatives who…
PM Modi’s 45-hour meditation in front of the cameras in Kanyakumari has been a hot topic ever since it was announced. With numerous photos and videos of his meditation circulating on social media, many are wondering: How easy is it for an ordinary person who also has a full-time job (albeit perhaps not as demanding as the PM) to attempt such a long meditation session in a healthy way? Does it require extensive preparation or is it something that can be attempted spontaneously? A yoga expert explains. Regular yoga practice is a prerequisite”Those who practice yoga regularly can attempt such…
In the vibrant community of Santa Clarita, a fresh breeze of enthusiasm and dedication blows through the hallways of Circle of Hope Cancer Wellness Center. No one person embodies that wind more than newly appointed Executive Director Kelly O’Keefe. Kelly’s assumption of this vital role heralds a new era for the center and the community it serves, rooted in a deep commitment to improving the quality of life for all residents.Kelly O’Keefe is a familiar figure on the Santa Clarita landscape. Her vibrant presence and unwavering commitment to community activities are well known among residents. With a background deeply involved…
Hidden Healers (LR): Maddox Guerrilla, Kayla Beccajah, Ayanna Kelly, Mahmoud Khedr.Hidden Healer According to a 2022 study from AAKOMA (African American Knowledge Optimized for Healthy Youth), youth of color are disproportionately affected by the growing mental health crisis. Depression, anxiety, and self-harm are on the rise, with 53% of Black youth experiencing moderate to severe depressive symptoms and 42% of youth and young adults of color exposed to at least one racial trauma. As the reality of the mental health epidemic comes into the spotlight on a global scale, youth-led organizations, celebrities, and brands are taking action. Led by Pinterest…
Updated June 1, 2024, 10:39 ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi began a meditation session at Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari after an intense election campaign. PM Modi at Vivekananda Rock MemorialNew Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is holding a meditation session. Vivekananda Rock Memorial in KanyakumariTwo months into a rousing campaign for India’s 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the Prime Minister on Friday began a 45-hour meditation session at Dhyan Mandapam, the very place where Swami Vivekananda himself sought enlightenment in 1892.Visual Prime Minister Modi Images of the Prime Minister walking, praying and meditating in the centre have now emerged and he…
If you’ve always wanted to try Japanese food like your grandma used to make, but don’t have a Japanese grandma, this is your chance.. Japan is home to a ton of amazing restaurants, but many people say their favorite version of a particular dish is their grandmother’s family recipe.The simple, homemade taste is something special that satisfies both your taste buds and your heart. Of course, if you don’t have a Japanese grandma, this is a problem… unless you go to this special restaurant in Tokyo.. Located in Nishiogu Nearby Arakawa Ward, TokyoThe name of the restaurant is Machinaka RestaurantMachinaka…
I have 17 1-3 inch 3-ring binders full of recipes. I have to admit that this is the kind of hoarding that is hard to reduce. Also, at one point I had 100-300 cookbooks. So I don’t have to invent or write my own recipes at all. I adapt them to suit me, or combine ingredients that sound good in my head. Unfortunately, I almost never write down what I make because it would piss off Terry. What I want to say is that I am by no means a recipe developer. I appreciate the process and the time and…
If you love foraging, it’s time to head into the woods. Morels and fiddlehead ferns are two great finds to find in early May and early June. They’re featured in decadent recipes from local foraging expert Mason Wiechert.Mason is a native of Illinois. He began coming to the area as a Boy Scout in 2001 and moved permanently in 2016. Mason hunts a variety of wild foods, but his primary focus is mushrooms. He learned to hunt for morels from his grandfather at a young age. Mason also hunts for oyster mushrooms, chanterelles, lion’s mane, black trumpet, matsutake and chaga.…
North Texas – Kenneth Knotts said no one heard him at the Hutchins truck stop on Nov. 29, 2022. He was seen on Hutchins Police body camera and camera footage just before 6:30 a.m.CBS News Texas has requested images from the incident under public records laws. Knotts’ family is suing the University of Texas Southwestern Hospital Police Department over his death that day. He was taken to the hospital after suffering a mental breakdown at the Love’s Truck Stop in the 2500 block of S. IH-45. “Hey bro, how are you doing? What’s your name?” Sergeant Kyle Garner asked.According to…
Joe Hall of the Ohio-based nonprofit Whole Across America is walking across the country to raise awareness of the mental health crisis and suicide prevention, and he made a stop outside the Indiana State Capitol in Indianapolis, his first visit to the state capital to raise awareness of the mental health crisis and suicide prevention. Photo credit A man who is traveling across the country and visiting state capitals to raise awareness about mental health crises and suicide prevention recently passed through Columbus and North Vernon. Joe Hall, an Ohio resident and founder of the nonprofit group Hall Across the…