Why does positive energy from others help the sick? Not too long ago, my mother had neurosurgery on her neck and spine. It sounded scary and it was. My mother isn’t one who normally panics about things, even big things, so when she openly admitted to me that she was scared of going through the surgery, I was worried. I was so worried that I even asked my friends and other people I know to send my mother good vibes … Continue reading →
Why do some memories become hazy while others stay vivid? I’m sure we’ve all had our share of good times and experiences that bring smiles to our faces when we recall them, but let’s (not) forget all those other wonderful moments that deserve to be in the Amnesia Hall of Fame–celebrating your 16th birthday in a convent, wearing a strapless dress two sizes too small in a high school play, and expelling gas loudly in the middle of math class … Continue reading →
Why don’t more people offer help to others? Not very long ago I had a bad case of food poisoning. Maybe at one time or another you’ve been in the same unfortunate position, dealing with diarrhea and nausea simultaneously. If I wasn’t sitting on the toilet, I was vomiting into it (I apologize for the graphic details). My activities left me weak and dripping with a cold sweat. I had ringing in my ears and my head was spinning. To … Continue reading →
Why isn’t the condition of the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) more publicized? Nowadays, we’re thankfully more aware of people with different ailments and conditions that once went unrecognized and were quickly dismissed. Kids who couldn’t concentrate in school were considered to be disruptive troublemakers; now we know that Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are real conditions. Older people who were extremely forgetful just couldn’t remember things because of their advanced age; today we understand that … Continue reading →
Why is it hard to find a better toilet paper? It seems like toilet paper is a topic that keeps creeping up (literally or otherwise). Sometimes it’s about who gets to put the new roll up or whether you’re an “over-believer” or “under-believer.” This time, however, it’s about finding a better toilet paper. I’m sure many if not most of us are as loyal to a particular brand of toilet paper as we are to our favorite sports teams. For … Continue reading →