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Living under constant fear is a serious health problem, both emotional and physical health. In the world today there are millions who are living under constant fear of known and unknown things. Although fear is an instinct that all humans have, some types of fear are dangerous and can invite a host of unwanted health issues, like cardiovascular conditions, gastrointestinal issues and in serious situations accelerated ageing and early death. Join us as we discuss what fear is, where it may come from and ideas on how to deal with it.
Has anyone called you: Weird, odd, strange, off, or different? How did that feel? Were your feeling hurt? Did you go home and reevaluated yourself and wondered if they were right or wrong? What would you rather be, normal or weird? In this episode we discuss the idea of normal and weird and if there is anything peculiar about the two concepts. Let us know what you think and let’s get the conversation going.
Many pre-teens, middle and high schoolers struggle with self-confidence. Confidence is a hard concept to understand. In most cases confidence can be confused with emotions. It is therefore important for parents to have discussions with their children about these issues and to help them understand the differences and the impact confidence can have in their lives. Confidence is believing in yourself and the ability to deal with life’s challenges as they come.
The basic definition of acceptance is the action and process of being received as adequate or suitable. The word adequate means, barely sufficient. Acceptance is a process and is something we choose and practice daily by acknowledging all the uncomfortable parts of yourself, like our everyday thoughts, our past and emotions.
What is the difference between grace and mercy? These two fundamental concepts can be very difficult to understand and sometimes confusing. But mercy in simple words is withholding a punishment that is deserved, whereas grace encompasses not just withholding the punishment, but also giving a good thing that is not deserved.
Color plays a very important role in the world in that we live in. Some colors can sway our thinking, cause emotional reactions and change how we act towards things and each other. Color can soothe eyes, raise blood pressure, suppress appetite and irritate us. Color is a powerful form of communication.
Majority of churches in America and the world today are going through a serious state of membership decline, people are leaving church in an alarming rate forcing some churches to close their doors. Is the church wandering in the desert instead of living its purpose?
As people our culture influences the way in which we see the world around us. It could be challenging and also rewarding crossing cultures. Sometimes, the hardest things in a new culture are those that you didn’t expect. But having an open mind, helps you have the best experiences in a new culture.
Most immigrants became familiar with the United States through movies and television shows they watch in the native countries. Perception of America is heavily influenced by media, which tend to over exaggerate things and distort the actual reality of life in the United States. In this discussion we trying to understand, the impact of perception among African immigrants and how perception has affected their relationship with fellow black people in the United States. Historically black people have endured a lot and the aftermath of all of that is still evident today. Black on black crimes in the inner cities across America is just one of the many problems. In Africa, civil wars are raging and have displaced millions of black people all over the world as refugees. Black people are still learning to accept one another and to unite as people. Colonialism is to blame for some of these divisions and in fighting among black people. But how long are we going to blame colonialism? What can we do as black people to support each other? What is the problem with the black race?
Media has consistently portrayed Africa so negatively despite the many amazing things Africa has to offer. Africa is the second largest continent with a vast mind-blowing landscape. There are incredible beaches, wetlands, mountains and endless open savannahs. Africa has some of the oldest cultures and people whose ways of life has not changed for centuries. The beautiful wildlife places Africa in its own category in the world arena. Africa is amazing and should be represented as such.
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