Archive for June 2nd, 2008
Sundials: Do they Really Tell Time?
by mobilka on Jun.02, 2008, under program, store, transport
Sundials: Do they Really Tell Time?
Sundial History
Sundials have been around since the days of the Sumerians, Garmin eTrex Legend some five thousand years ago, and were the earliest known means of keeping time. The first sundials were probably just rods or sticks pounded into the ground, and the shadows cast by those vertical rods (called a gnomon) allowed ancient people to know what time of day it was.
The Greeks and Romans took the basic concept and refined it, using various different shapes of dials Panasonic NV-GS90EE-S to not only tell the time of day, but also what time of year it was by the shadow cast by the gnomon into a cleverly designed bowl. As the centuries went by and technological advances made clocks Panasonic HDC-DX1 and watches commonplace, sundials were largely relegated to decorative status in gardens.
Sundials Today
As to whether you can actually tell time by using a sundial, that’s a bit trickier. Modern clocks and watches assume there are
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8 Ways to Heal When Love Hurts
by mobilka on Jun.02, 2008, under catalogue, hobby, home, research, useful
8 Ways to Heal When Love Hurts
Sometimes our loved ones hurt us. Dads can get physical or disappear travelmate 2493wlmi from our lives. Moms can betray us with their anger and lack of support. A best friend can shock us by turning their backs on us. A spouse can be unfaithful and destroy our trust. Our children can take a destructive path that is sure to crush our heart. These are some of the big hurts in life that leave us wondering how we will ever heal.
But there are little hurts too that can build into mountains of resentment if we don’t address them. Angry words are exchanged during an argument. A friend neglects your friendship. People take you for granted without even студенты статьи knowing it. Your child rejects you in a moment of hurt and frustration.
To hang on to hurt or anger is destructive to our emotional, spiritual, physical and relational health. It drains our energy, strains our relationships, and zaps the joy from our life. So how do we heal our heart when love hurts? Here are some suggestions to help you move beyond the hurt and get on with enjoying life.
Confront Your Anger: Our initial reaction when someone hurts or betrays us is often anger. Maybe we feel violated or disrespected. We want to perhaps lash back and make the other person hurt. Refrain from doing that. Anger expressed when we are hurt can be distorted and damaging to our relationships. Take some time to handle your anger in another way. Talk with a trusted friend, counselor or life coach. Express your feelings in a journal or write a letter to the person who hurt you (but don’t give it to them).
