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Passive aggression is most often wielded by those who feel powerless and want to avoid their own true feelings. Many people are taught from a young age to suppress feelings commonly regarded as negative, such as anger, resentment, fear, and sorrow. Those who cannot or will not express these emotions tend to engage in passive-aggressive behaviors that provide them with a means of redirecting their feelings. Passive aggression can take many forms: People who feel guilty saying "no" may continually break their promises because they couldn't say no when they meant it. Others will substitute snide praise for a slur to distance themselves from the intense emotions they feel. More often than not, such behavior is a cry for help uttered by those in need of compassion and gentle guidance. When we recognize passive-aggressive patterns in the behavior of others, we should never allow ourselves to be drawn into a struggle for power. Passive aggression is most often wielded by tho...

by GreenNetizen Article by Ramesh Kumar The term 'Aromatherapy' refers to a holistic treatment of caring for the body using pleasant smelling botanical oils like rose, lemon, lavender and peppermint. The essential oils are either added to the bath or massaged into the skin, directly inhaled by the individual or diffused to perfume a whole room. Aromatherapy has various significant uses. It helps to relieve pain, nourish the skin, alleviate stress and anxiety and rejuvenate the entire body. Essential oils are, in fact, sweet-smelling aromatic essences that are extracted from plants, flowers, trees, fruits, bark, grasses and seeds. They are known for their unique therapeutic, psychological, and physiological properties, which help in preventing illnesses. Essential oils have the powerful capability to stimulate the sense of smell. Most of the essential oils have antiseptic properties. Some of them help in mental stimulation, relaxation and improvement of digestive pro...

by NineInchNachosIII Article by Benny Hung There are tons of acne solutions on the market, each with its own story and set of data. This can make it very confusing to try and find the truth about acne! Here are answer to some frequently asked questions about acne and holistic acne solutions. Q. What are holistic acne solutions? A. Holistic acne solutions focus on treating the underlying cause of acne, not just one variable. This total body approach to treating acne is often more effective than traditional acne creams, lotions, and other products. Q. What are the underlying causes of acne? A. Physicians understand why a pimple forms, but they don't know all the causes. It's thought that hormone imbalances can increase the body's production of sebum. When the body produces more than the hair follicle can expel properly, bacteria begins to grow. This causes an eruption and redness in the skin. Q. What is...

by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Article by Gem Stone The It is synonymous with confidence, happiness and loyalty. It is the anniversary It for the 14th and 18th year of marriage. This mystifying gem is available in many colors and shapes - oval, cushion and heart shaped. The name for This is derived from Latin word 'Thisus' meaning precious stone. The Sanskrit word for This is 'upala'. This is mainly found in southern Australia. They are also mined in Mexico, Brazil, Czechoslovakia and the US. This was formed when silica combined with water in hot water springs. This is a soft and delicate gem and can get cracked or chipped easily. This gems are brittle as they contain water. Crazing may occur if the This is exposed to extreme heat, cold or moisture. It is sensitive to heat and can break easily. Thiss are stored in water to avoid crazing. It has a rating of 5.5 to 6 on the Moh's scale. There are 5 main types of Thiss: Black This, white This, crystal This, w...

by Dracowolf Article by Jim Cassa Reiki Attunements Here we are going to explode the myths, and misconceptions, and expose the truth about the evils of reiki.Spiritual healing is in vogue these days. It is the in thing to do and the new age movement has many mind, body, and spirit courses that folks with good intentions take on to improve themselves.The desire for self development is a good thing.The inner desire to improve oneself, to become more, is a sign of spiritual progress and growth. But let us see how reiki twists and distorts this pure desire.Fist of all a reiki master, as they call themselves gives a weekend course where you receive what is called a reiki attunement.No one here on earth is a master. This is what religions use when they use dogma and fear to make theri followers to do what they want. The mind, body, and spirit connection needs no dogma.Anyone who calls themselves a Master is s...

by ♣ ℓ u m i è r e ♣ Article by Zach Keyer By meditating to Reiki poetry, you can enjoy life in a way you never thought possible. Picture yourself in a world without stress, without violence, without fear, and even without loneliness. Maybe you think this is impossible, and in a physical sense, this may be true. After all, you can't always change what is going on around you; there may always be war, there may always be despair. But you can change what goes on in your own mind. It is not events that control your life, but how you react to them. By practicing Reiki on a daily basis, your mind and body will explore new and wonderful places. The best way to enjoy Reiki poetry is to listen to it while meditating. Simply listen to the soothing lyrics, taking in their rich meaning while you let them enter your heart and mind. As you take long, deep breaths and exhale slowly, you will feel all your tension, all your anxieties, and all your troubles drift away p...

by The Online Jeweller Magazine Article by Brenda Hopkins Gem Stones have fascinated man since the beginning of time. Even prehistoric man was drawn to the glimmer of shinny pebbles in the sand. Gem stones are natures rarest products but to be considered a gemstone they must possess three attributes, rarity, color, and of course beauty. A gemstone is a piece of mineral that is used to make jewelry however certain rocks such as lapis lazuli and organic material such as amber and jet are classified as gem stones even thought they are not minerals. Most gemstones are hard making them ideal for jewelry making. The traditional classification of gem stones dates back to the ancient Greeks, when they made the distinction between precious and semi precious stones. This distinction reflects the quality, and rarity of the stones amongst the most well known of all precious stone are the diamond, ruby, sapphire, an...