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POPSThe wobbly bits that shook the world "Even though it was only 3in square and hidden away on page 194, this extraordinary image of a woman with wobbly bits that have not been airbrushed away has sparked a whirlwind of reaction - almost all of it positive. Hundreds of readers flooded the magazine's website the moment after the image first appeared, roaring their approval and appreciation with comments like: 'I love this picture. I was starting to despair of ever seeing real women in magazines and it made me reassess how I look at myself. I have a similar tummy which I hate - but look at her, she's beautiful.'
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POPS10 Reasons to Meet Your Shadow Self Carl Jung, the famous Swiss Psychoanalyst, introduced the concept of the "shadow" side of our personalities. This darker aspect of our selves are the parts we do not like and reject, hide or deny. Others can often see them but we either cannot or choose not to. When we do this, according to Jung, we become imbalanced and suffer. To quote wikipedia: "Jung emphasized the importance of balance and harmony. He cautioned that modern people rely too heavily on science and logic and would benefit from integrating spirituality and appreciation of unconscious realms. He considered the process of individuation necessary for a person to become whole. This is a psychological process of integrating the conscious with the unconscious while still maintaining conscious autonomy. Individuation was the central concept of analytical psychology. " Read the 10 reasons to meet your shadow self, from the blog "GoodBlogging", and find your balance in life and relationships:
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POPSPhotos: Bomb Blast Hits Peshawar Hotel " Nobody seems to learn. Again and again, states imagine that they can use and control Islamist extremists. Then the terrorists turn against their "masters." "That's what happened Monday in Pakistan, when Muslim militants brazenly struck a police academy near the Indian border -- far from the lawless tribal regions. The terrorists killed seven cops and two civilians. Nearly a hundred officers suffered wounds during the siege." "The terrorists blew themselves up, rather than be captured. They knew Allah would welcome them. The one captured fanatic meant to die. "
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POPSDead Body Of Knowledge
"Computers can show things that still and lifeless cadavers cannot — blood pumping in real time through the heart’s chambers, for instance. At the end of the academic year, there would be no need for old cadavers to be cremated, for new human donors to be found, for deep cleaning the anatomy lab. Come September, the whole system would simply reboot. But what kind of doctors will they be, these students who have never experienced human dissection? They would have been denied a safe and more gradual initiation into the emotional strain that doctoring demands. The dissection of cadavers also gives young doctors an appreciation for the wonders of the human body in a way that no virtual image can match. It is awe-inspiring to hold a human heart in one’s hands, to appreciate its fragility, intricacy and strength. But most important, the cadavers on their stainless steel tables are symbols of altruism to medical students: They are reminders of how great a gift one can give to a stranger
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POPSwater becomes you Energized water has had its molecules returned to their original life-giving, super moisturizing state. This allows maximum moisture absorption into the cells of your body, pets and plants; a major key to healing, and the maintenance of health and vitality. Dr. Emoto has revealed to the world the power of water's vibration. Take the next step and bring this transformation into your life and into your part of the world by naturally structuring your water. To learn more about transforming water, treat water, as alive and highly responsive to emotions and thoughts.
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POPSAt Home with Nature I had to clip this because Amanda puts it into words so well. Perhaps more of us need to get into the back country and re-learn our appreciation of nature and what to offer and how our lives affect it.
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POPSEliminate poverty consciousness
I remember in one of my first economics lessons, the Teacher said: "People have needs, and wants. It is the job of Advertising to convince people their wants are needs." That was in my first year of high school, and it stuck. One of the biggest problems can be the number of things we are certain we need when we only want them. In todays world we are told we need so many useless things- more than we can ever afford. So we go into debt. A loan is a millstone. When I take stock of what I need I'm not short. Not wanting something until you can afford it can take practice and patience, but then you own it. The bank doesn't own you. There is a lot more space in the cupboard. Saving for something gives time to consider the value of the purchase. These days if you save up for computer equipment, in the time it takes to save, the price is likely to have come down a few hundred dollars. We don't need everything 5 minutes ago. Forget the words 'Everyone else can afford it.' It isn'
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POPSGreat Looking Guy - Beyond Being Shallow Appreciation! I ran across this photo at 'ratemylooks.com I found it to be very moving. The great looking guy obviously has the courage to put himself in front of the camera despite him being in a wheelchair. We should not be so shallow minded when it comes to appreciating the real person despite their handicap. I commend this man for his willingness to participate in the contest and let it be known he has over a 9.0 rating on his looks! Despite him being in a wheelchair, he obviously has been working out and maintaining his body. Just wanted to recognize this brave and determined individual. Male or female, all should take pride in themselves and be comfortable with their bodies! Here is to all you good looking friends out there in clipmarks.com land! Love yourself for who you are!
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POPS United Nations Gallery Of Despots And Dictators Why are we funding the U.N.'s "human rights" nonsense? When President Bush told the United Nations General Assembly this week "the American people are disappointed by the failures of the Human Rights Council," his words could not have been more timely or deserved. He pointed out "This body has been silent on repression by regimes from Havana to Caracas to Pyongyang and Tehran - while focusing its criticism excessively on Israel." On Friday, the Council piled the dung heap higher. It wrapped up another session in Geneva by adopting two more resolutions against Israel and no resolutions critical of the human-rights record of any of the other 191 U.N. member states.
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POPSInspirational Poems & Essays Audio Postcard Page Add some inspiration and uplift to your day. Visit "Our Little Doorways to Heaven's" free Audio Postcard Page. It has a link to each of the poems and essays on our site that has the text of the piece as well as an audio of the author narrating the piece. You can listen and read, or listen even if you don't have time to read. You can even click one button to send a completed email to your friends telling them about each page. Stop by today.
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