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ChrisIt’s Christmas and That’s OK.
By: Justin Cole
Tags: Letters, Story, Christmas

It’s Christmas eve and I’m moved.

This day always, no matter the circumstance or situation pulls at something in me. I don’t know if it’s the remnants of childlike wonder from days past when Santa would execute the most meticulous and generous breaking and entering job. It might be from the year following where I had the realization of how hard my mother worked to make Christmas special. Maybe it’s having a love in my life that illuminated what I was missing at the holidays; something that makes those Hallmark Christmas movies (while unrealistic) a bit more palatable.

There’s a lot of things in life that will try to beat the spirit out of you. Those magical 1’s and 0’s we keep to get through the day are knocked out of alignment. I’ve learned that there is not enough coffee in the world or work you can do to shake life back into it.

This year has done enough of that. For myself, my friends, and people I may never meet. I don’t have a perfect remedy for whoever is reading this, but I can lend a voice to what has helped:

Sometimes, the wind is just the wind, and the trees which they blow through are the only things that need to be moved by it.

This is something that has been racking my brain for the last year or so, that not everything in life is symbolic. Not every minute of life is meant to be dissected into something bigger. Yes, there are times that call for it, there are miracles happening every day and sometimes you may find yourself the happy customer of dumb luck. But you’ll miss those if you forget to be in this thing.

Sometimes, you’ll find peace in watching a Hallmark movie because it is exactly what it is. The story is simple and the acting will never win an Emmy. That new Dua Lipa album can be enjoyed because it does nothing else but make you dance. You don’t have to comb over the lyrics or critically listen to the mix to enjoy it. Okay, I’m externalizing here.

Believe it or not, it’s ok to let the melody of “All I Want For Christmas” come out of your mouth. It’s catchy and whether you like it or not, it lives seasonally in the back of your head rent-free.

You can take Christmas for what it is. Take a beat, count the blessings, and be present with those around you. Sing that Christmas classic one more time. Watch Christmas Prince again if you want.

I know tonight, although I’m 26 years old and tired, I’ll still have some trouble falling asleep. It’s one of the few unnamed things in my life that still brings me wonder. Those butterflies (or reindeer) that sit in my chest in the last hours of December 24th remind me that sometimes, it’s ok to give in to the Holiday spirit.

All in all, I love Christmas. Find the unnamed wonders of your soul and hold tight to them. If you needed to hear it, you are loved and this Christmas is so much better with you in it.
‘touch not my anointed’(pt. 1 / 5)
By: Netochukwu Nwobi
Tags: Black Women, Storytelling, Nigeria, Fiction, Stories

(Disclaimer: not a personal story)

The doctor escorted my husband and I into her poorly lit consulting room, offered us the two seats across her work desk, and then proceeded to deliver the worst news you could possibly give to a young couple. The words left her mouth softly and slowly, which perhaps should have been comforting? But not for me… A burning sensation slammed persistently against my chest, and I struggled to pace my breathing, in an attempt to hold it together. I could not afford to explode at my innocent doctor and husband, and so I stayed silent, until she was finished talking. Then I thanked her calmly afterwards. This should have been suspicious, yet they had no idea. They must have thought I was in shock.

Wrong! I was passed the shock and anger phase. It was catastrophic vengeance that silently stirred up within me.

While my husband was asleep later that evening, I packed my bags and got myself a ticket to spend the weekend in Nigeria. One weekend was all that I needed in that bloody country I used to call home. I bought a gun on my arrival, even before I made my final touchdown to the Azikiwe Hotels, Owerri.

One bullet in the gun. Just one, because it had to be a hit or miss, and it had to be one person. It was a sick thrill, the perks of having a sick childhood.

The next day, Sunday morning, I found my way to the 7am mass at the chapel that I used to attend with my parents and siblings. The old and run-down ceilings and floors had not quite been replaced since I was last in the church, 10 years ago. I held my breath at the toxic gutter smell coming in from the windows, as I quietly made my way down the center aisle in the chapel. My heart paused briefly when I recognized the voice of the priest that led the sermon, and butterflies clustered in the pits of my stomach. I started to feel the dark illusion of being a caged, scared little girl all over again. So I swiftly felt for the purse hanging across my body, making sure the gun was still in it. It must have been the fourth time or so that I checked since I left for mass. I could not believe it, I really brought a gun to church with me, I was really doing this. My nerves quivered in anxious excitement as I drew closer to the front row, the one directly in front of the priest’s stand. It was so ridiculous that after all these years, Fr. Nnamani still took to that pulpit with his whole chest, proclaiming ‘the word of God’. As if he knew God! But a piece of me must have known that nothing in the church would have changed. Otherwise, why was I not fazed by the judgmental staring of the congregation as I proceeded to my seat. The same congregation that I once called family. I could read their eyes:

this lying, perverted, slut. Is back. And she is now dressed like a slut too…

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Thinking Out of the Box (Creative Thinking)
Tags: Motivation, Moral Story, English Motivational, English Story, Stories

9. Thinking Out of the Box (Creative Thinking)

In a small Italian town, hundreds of years ago, a small business owner owed a large sum of money to a loan-shark. The loan-shark was a very old, unattractive looking guy that just so happened to fancy the business owner’s daughter.

He decided to offer the businessman a deal that would completely wipe out the debt he owed him. However, the catch was that we would only wipe out the debt if he could marry the businessman’s daughter.

Needless to say, this proposal was met with a look of disgust.

The loan-shark said that he would place two pebbles into a bag, one white and one black.

The daughter would then have to reach into the bag and pick out a pebble. If it was black, the debt would be wiped, but the loan-shark would then marry her. If it was white, the debt would also be wiped, but the daughter wouldn’t have to marry the loan-shark.

Standing on a pebble-strewn path in the businessman’s garden, the loan-shark bent over and picked up two pebbles.

Whilst he was picking them up, the daughter noticed that he’d picked up two black pebbles and placed them both into the bag.

He then asked the daughter to reach into the bag and pick one.

The daughter naturally had three choices as to what she could have done:

Refuse to pick a pebble from the bag. Take both pebbles out of the bag and expose the loan-shark for cheating. Pick a pebble from the bag fully well knowing it was black and sacrifice herself for her father’s freedom.

She drew out a pebble from the bag, and before looking at it ‘accidentally’ dropped it into the midst of the other pebbles. She said to the loan-shark;

“Oh, how clumsy of me. Never mind, if you look into the bag for the one that is left, you will be able to tell which pebble I picked.”

The pebble left in the bag is obviously black, and seeing as the loan-shark didn’t want to be exposed, he had to play along as if the pebble the daughter dropped was white, and clear her father’s debt.

Moral of the story:

It’s always possible to overcome situation throughout of the box thinking, and not give in to the only options you think you have to pick from.
My day with her ________________ At the early age of twenty, I'm always anxious to know the truth.
Tags: Story

My day with her

________________

At the early age of twenty, I'm always anxious to know the truth. I had some awkward and mediocre dates that showed, even when there is no chemistry. It can still be good to love especially while passing a day with the one you love.

As fate would have it, I had tender dates before, and this alluring me to share "my day with her".

It was precisely on a night Saturday. A beautiful night, calm and free with the admiration of the broad moon sinking up in its tranquility. Sitting on the sand I was, with my gentleness of heaven broods and watching the sea. There, she came to me.

Beside me, she sat with two cups of Americano coffee. She gave me one, then started speaking nice words to each other, laughing and shouting. I lost the concentration of being myself at that moment, and I was already dreaming to be treated with royalty. Obviously, with my sincere feelings; her presence through the weather gave me a little as heather anyway.

Quite right, she was romantic though. We exchanged pleasantries, we had fun by chasing each other around, throwing ourselves wet sands, attending the best couple's kisses party organized not too far from us at the beach. And for a quiet time, we went to the cinema house, later then we had dinner at item seven restaurant.

A dinner table set for two, where we had our meal. After the meal, we took a wandering on foot down the street. The wonderful view of the stillness and quiet part of time made me feel at peace with her as we walked along a well parallel line.

Well, I should have said that; at that time was a moment of confession. She held my hands, gazed intently into my eyes, and told me she loved me. Before I could say anything, we have had our first kiss.

As if that wasn't enough for me, I wished with more time; I would have spent more with her eternal motion and of course my promise pleasure.

We sat under a tree on the sidewalk, hands in hands, and enjoying the romantic scenery we were displaying.

Though, it wasn't too late. We headed back to the city. There, we partied at a cafe republic, where we danced to loud music and sharing creamy cocktails. We were high on the spirit.

We hit the road again and this was back to the best couple's kisses party at the beach. Where she dragged me to the middle of other couples and asked me to wait for some time.

Music has been playing till then, but all of a sudden, stopped. I could hear her voice; started singing my favourite John Legend song - "All of me". To which bottles of wine poops, the crowd cheered and she came up to me, stood before me, and whispered into my ears: "I love you and I wanna be with you".

For the rest of the night, everything went on unobstructed.

I would say our relationship wasn't noticed but anything concerning it is God's plan.
Story Doeloe
Tags: Best, Story, Heart, Love

Yes or not for life
I hope it is not just the people who already know that these are sinful acts that end up watching…
Tags: Netflix, Movie Review, Tamil, Sin, Stories

I hope it is not just the people who already know that these are sinful acts that end up watching "Paava Kadhaigal".

It's funny that they called it that. Since traditionally, people would have treated individuals questioning their sexuality, marrying across caste and even victims of rape as though they should be ashamed of the sin associated to them. Like they were the ones sinning.

Yet, in these stories, they are depicting the reality, that the people with the traditional values and narrow minded believes are the actual sinners.

I very much hope this came across to them and that they didn't think that Sathaar, Ponnuthayi, Sumathi or the lakshmi twins were sinners. Because they most certainly were not.

Perhaps this collection of stories should have been called "Viduthalai Kadhaigal" or "Samuthayatin Kadhaigal" - as they are about shedding light on the freedom we should all have but sometimes don't due to societal believes.
Prague, Czech Republic
By: Hans Brunk
Tags: Prague, Music, Travel, Travel Blog, Stories

I’m late. Running along rough cobble streets and through tight dark alley’s doesn’t do wonders for your feet. After a long day, mine are throbbing and the running isn’t helping. I arrive at the ancient Basilica 10 minutes after the Orchestra’s start.

“Please don’t creak, please don’t creak,” I repeat to myself while opening the enormous front door.

Despite the careful movement, a loud screech sounds from the wooden door just as the first song comes to a close. The entire basilica turns as my not so subtle entrance makes an interruption fit for a king. Even the composer turns to see who could be interrupting his concert. We lock eyes.

“Dear God, kill me now,” I mumble under my breath- A comment perfect for church. Awkwardly, I make my way to my seat in the front. The music starts again and all is forgotten.

Once seated, I begin to appreciate the beauty of the setting. The crowd sits in wooden pews, gazing up at an orchestra dressed head to toe in all black who play from a raised alter. Candles line the walls, dripping wax on the stone floor while light travels up the huge arched ceiling. Violin melodies echo around this grand chamber, stirring sleeping bats who glide from wooden beams in the overhead rafters. The bewitching music transports me to another era- Dracula’s ensemble plays for a crowd of medieval knights and lords in the long winter night. Time stands still in my musical trance.

Only after 2 more symphonies do I realize how cold I am. The non-heated church cannot keep out the winter night and I feel frozen to my seat. Gazing around, I notice the fully-bundled listeners wearing thick winter coats, warm hats and gloves. Sporting only an overcoat and scarf, I am unprepared for the couple hour concert.

“Why hadn’t I noticed?”

A quick look up and I see the band isn’t dressed in any warm winter garb, but only sporting suits with light overcoats. The wax in their jet black hair is shiny and frozen. They continue playing with precision and delicacy, as to not freeze fingers to metal strings.

“How can they not be as cold as the rest of us, or keep playing with such energy and elegance?” I think to myself.

One final concerto and the medieval performance comes to a close. The trance is over, the bats sleep and reality returns. A smile is frozen on my face. I wander up to the alter, check that there’s no hidden heaters and thank the band. They are as cool as I am cold, true professionals.

Time for a Prague Pilsner.
Along the Canyon’s Edge
By: Mel Rie
Tags: Travel, Stories, Creative Writing, Nature

Somewhere

under the scintillating night sky

a river of gleaming silver cuts

through ancient

stone.

Red-layered rock sweeps up

on either side, throwing

deep shadow

down

​ ​ ​​​ ​​ ​ ​down

​ ​ ​​​ ​​ ​ ​​​ ​​ ​ ​​​ ​​ ​ ​down

where mirrored water reflects

a universe strewn with scattered stars,

Andromeda exploding

in spiraling purple

and blue —

billions of tiny lights

in the water and

in the sky.

Clouds billow like cotton candy pulled apart,

like will-o’-the-wisp streaking

in blood orange and crimson

across the night,

and somewhere along the edge

strangers gather as mist

and early morning

fingers of sunlight haze

water, stone, and wildflower

with a soft feathery look —

a Kinkade painting

of juniper and

barberry.

From concrete,

from shuttered ceilings,

from closed doors;

from stress

and dull

and heavy

and alone

and searching

they came to the canyon’s edge —

indigo silhouettes of sisters

grandfathers and

mothers and

children,

bright-eyed

with quiet smiles

against a backdrop

of gold sun climbing

​​ ​ ​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​ ​ ​ ​​​ ​​ ​ ​​​up

​ ​ ​ ​ up

up

grand canyon walls.
The Mysterious Gift
By: Milan Dutta
Tags: Gifts, Storytelling, Writer, Stories, Storyofmylife

After receiving an anonymous gift containing something he had always wished for, William does everything it takes to find the person who sent it to him because he never tells anyone about his wishes and desires. So, he was flabbergasted and happy to see the gift. This is the first gift that someone has gifted him till now.

Since his childhood he was a diffident boy with demure personality. Although he was having an immense knowledge, he was having complexities with others. He thinks, he looks ugly and no one loves him. He is having a habit of pointing out how ugly he looks while seeing himself in the mirror. At home, at relative place and even in office he always tries to get away from the people who tries to talk to him. He was having only one good friend that is his diary. He used to write everything in that diary.

There was one girl in the office named Riya who was beautiful and benign. She was quite impressed by Williams knowledge. She always makes approach to talk to him, but William as usual get away from her by making excuses.

One day William forgot his diary in his office and luckily Riya got that diary. Riya was in dilemma weather she should take his diary and keep it in the safer place or not. Many thoughts were coming to her mind but Riya just narrow down her thoughts and took his diary. All of sudden a page came out of the diary and which he mentioned his wish. Riya come with an idea that she should gift this to him. So, that by this way he will feel special.

On next day when William came to office he was looking happy and cheerful. Everyone was quite amazed to see him like this. Riya after seeing him was happy. She went near his desk and said “I know it’s a bitter pill swallow for you to see your in my hand, but trust me your secret are still closed in the diary”. William didn’t utter any words and soon he realized that she is the girl who gifted her the gift he wished something for so long. He was happy from inside, wanted to thanks her but his low confidence won’t let him do that. Riya found this behavior rude and went away from there by saying “you will always be alone if you won’t accept yourself the way you are”. But this makes him realize the people love him the way he is and look doesn’t matter.
Story of An Illiterate Man
By: Muhammad Usman
Tags: Story, Allah, Muhammad, Islam Muslim, Illiterate

Once there was an illiterate man who never went to any teaching institution or teacher to get knowledge. He didn’t know how to read or write. But still he was the wisest of the human being. He alone told the secrets of whole universe and everything in it. He won many wars with a few companions. He taught the lesson of love and humanity. He taught to the world how to respect women. He taught the world how to respect your parents and taught that nothing is prestigious than providing selfless services to your parents and other elders. He changed the thoughts of whole humanity. In a world of his all anemies, he succeeded throughout the world. He was the greatest teacher, Judge, Father, Son, General, Friend, Leader, colleague and Husband ever born. He was the most humble person in the world. He taught everything from how to go to toilet to how to love. He was the most human ever. He never even admonished anybody. He was the best master in the World. He spent many days and nights hungry. No one can ever beat him in his polite way of dealing with everybody. He was never seen in fury. He used to love kids. His life is the Greatest model for anyone to follow. All the best life styles of today are actually taught by him. He taught the hygiene. He was nothing but love in himself. He was the reason behind the creation of this Universe.

Do you know Who is He?

Can you write his Name?

Can you appreciate the person behind your living?
The Unrealized Mistake
By: Milan Dutta
Tags: Storyteller, Storytelling, Writer, Writing, Stories

She sat on the old, wooden bench like she did everyday, waiting for him to come back. It had been two years. He had promised to come back. She is still in a hope, after all he is the love of her life. She leaved her family only because him. Every evening while sitting on the bench she try to connect the call in a hope that might be he will receive her call, but she didn’t get any reply. I always try to gather my courage to tell her that he is never going to return home as he made a new family and he is quite happy with them. I’m quite apprehensive that somewhere she knows that he is never going to come back, but she wants to live with his memories and don’t want to accept the truth. My mind always say that if I would tell her the truth then she will broke down, will lose her faith from the person. I got carried away with the thought and then I stop myself from telling her the truth.

I hope, one day the boy realizes what mistake he has done with the girl who loved him a lot and consider him as her only family and I got the courage to tell her the truth.
YOU MUST READ THIS
By: Tyler Zimmerman
Tags: Ideas, Digital Marketing, Goals, Tips, Stories

Here is the deal, I am in the process of creating a quarterly newsletter to the everyday guy that enjoys getting out and having kick ass time in the outdoors. I am very aware of the countless newsletters that already exist because I belong to them. Often times they provide me with great articles and stories that I wouldn’t otherwise search for and see. Because of these types of publications I am able to read the stories that bring me the most benefit and are applicable to my lifestyle. I have yet to see the one that is exactly as I would do it and that is why I am starting my own. I have yet to get the format or style done yet and that is where I am struggling because I struggle when it comes to creating in that way. It is a constant battle and I always feel like I am moving backwards.

My goal this fine year is to bring my vision to reality. I have not been very active on social media and I am trying to be better about spreading the word and sharing. My first obstacle to overcome was being able to just share. For the last few years I have just kept everything to myself, and for good reason. If you are reading this I am sure you can tell why. If not then I will tell you. My thoughts are everywhere. I feel like people don’t have any interest in reading the things I write. I will conquer that thought, I will get to a point where I write something that will resonate with people. Until then I will continue to write pointless pieces about my struggles because I think that can be valuable to those that are on the same train. Remember, the one I mentioned earlier. The struggle train. Oh yeah, I erased that paragraph.
हीरे की खान — Motivational Story In Hindi
By: Hindi Tutor
Tags: Story, Hindi, हीरे की खान

Our all post on hinditutor.in is dedicated to education like — science, math, gk, current affairs and history etc.
What’s in That Kangaroo’s Pouch?
By: Bhavna Narula
Tags: Animals, Pregnancy, Children, Poetry On Medium, Poetry

What’s in That Kangaroo’s Pouch?

Photo by Ali Johnson on Unsplash

Can you imagine having a pouch like a Kangaroo?

A highly elastic opening at our belly buttons,

soft, warm, and cozy from within.

Where one could keep their babies safe and secure,

until they were grown enough to face the world outside.

But a mother Kangaroo does all of this in real.

Nature very politely transfers the baby from her womb to her pouch.

A space that is nothing less than a pre-booked Air BnB room,

with 24*7 food and nutrition supply,

a secured atmosphere with surround sound and lights.

Available for free for up to 8 months,

Until its mother feels, enough is enough,

and pushes the cute guest out of the pouch

making it ready for all the harsh realities of life.

Ah, nature is unbelievable indeed.
Samsung must speak out against the brutality of South Korea!
Tags: Animals, Samsung Galaxy, South Korea, Dogmeat, Samsung

Sharing from: https://koreandogs.org/samsung/

Seoul Gyeongdong Dog Meat Market, South Korea. SaveKoreanDogs.org

Out of all the conglomerates, or ‘Jaebol’, in South Korea, Samsung must rank as the most famous; their products are common household items. It is also an extremely powerful company: when the Samsung Management speaks, the President of Korea will listen. How disappointing and shameful it is, therefore, that despite its wealth and influence, Samsung shows no interest in helping to fight the horrific and diabolic practice of dog and cat meat cruelty in their own country. These evil meat trades are a blight on their people and their homeland — for numerous reasons. So, why doesn’t Samsung feel any social responsibility to take action? Why are they content to do nothing to help end this abhorrence?

It’s time for Samsung to speak up and do their part to bring an end to this illegal and unethical practice of brutalizing and eating man’s best friends. Write to the management of Samsung today!

👉 Click HERE to learn more and take action!
Rehoming Golden Retriever
Tags: Animals, Friendship, Home, Family, Security

11 month old female. UTD with shots, spayed. Housebroken. Looking for a new home that will give her a lot of attention. Serious inquires only. There is a rehoming fee. Please tell me about your family when responding. Looking for someone who lives in Suffolk County.
How Biomimicry Has Changed The World
By: Sufia Naser
Tags: Animals, Biology, Biomimicry, Science, Explore

What is Biomimicry?

The word biomimicry consists of two parts: “bio-” and “-mimicry”. The word, “bio-” means the study of nature and organisms, while “-mimicry” is to copy or imitate the way something works. So in short, biomimicry is the science of studying nature by observing its designs, processes, and attributes as inspiration for solving problems that people face.

Examples of biomimicry used in real life:

There are already countless familiar items you know of, that have been invented through biomimicry. Here are some examples:

Velcro:

Source: Flickr

While George Mestral was on a hike with his dog, he noticed some burrs stuck on his clothes and on his dog’s fur. Instead of pulling them out and continuing on with his hike like others, George Mestral was curious to know why the burrs stuck to him and his dog and began to study them. After some investigation, he discovered that the burrs consisted of tiny hooks that grab onto things. It was then that he realized this unique design could be great for fastening things.

After his discovery, he invented a two-sided Velcro that consisted of loops and hooks to help people to fasten objects. Today, Velcro is used all around us to fasten things like shoes, blankets, and various other home items you can find in your house.
The Gory History of the Guillotine for Rats and Mice
By: Anita Durairaj
Tags: Animals, Biology, History Of Science, History, Science

How is the Small Animal Guillotine Used

The typical rodent guillotine looks very similar to the actual guillotine that was used on humans during the French Revolution. Only the size and scale is different as it is meant for small animals.

The rodent guillotine is designed with hardened stainless steel and sharpened blade, a base for the animal to lay on, and a long handle that the human uses for the swift and downward thrust of the blade which can cut through bone tissue.

Some of the guillotines come in different sizes depending on whether you are decapitating a small mouse or a larger rodent.

In the United States, there are rules and regulations enforced by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) for the humane and proper decapitation of small animals without much pain and suffering.

The decapitation can be performed with or without anesthesia of the animal. If the decapitation is done without anesthesia of the animal in some cases, then there are additional guidelines enforced by the AVMA. The decapitation without anesthesia is allowed under certain experimental conditions that are additionally approved by the Animal Care and Use Committee (ACUC).

The AVMA guidelines include a step by step decapitation procedure and a procedure for the maintenance of the guillotine.

The main points of the procedure are that the decapitation should take place in a separate room away from where the other rodents are caged. The sharpness of the blade should be checked first and the animal should be kept calm as much as possible before the decapitation. Also, it doesn’t go without saying that lab personnel should be well-trained on the guillotine before actually using it on the rodents.
Our biological being is like our “pet”, our “true Humanity” is in unconditionally serving others
By: Zsolt Hermann
Tags: Animals, Humanity, Connection, Nature, Consciousness

Opinion from the Internet about our “Humanity” being decoded in our DNA:

“The point you missed about Humans sharing a certain percentage of DNA with other animals or even with plants is, that the relationship between % DNA similarity and capability is not linear. So 99% similarity with chimpanzees does not rule out that the capability for conscious thinking to be genetically encoded in the 1%.”

I am not denying what you are saying. What I have been trying to tell, is that our “Humanity” is not decoded in our “biological being”, which “being” also contains the billions of microbes as someone else pointed out.

As unique empirical scientists write, we need to consider our “biological being” as our special pet, we have to look after it so it remains healthy.

But at the same time we need to recognize, develop our true “Humanity” which is not connected to our “biological being”, but it is actually outside of it, even outside of the so-called “self”.

Our “Humanity” is defined by our attitude, relationship towards whatever is outside of “ourselves” and we reach “being Human” when we start relating to others as Nature’s elements relate to Nature’s system in general: in a completely selfless, altruistic manner, existing in order to serve everything outside of themselves.

Our Human uniqueness is that we have to achieve this “Nature-like” connection, mutual altruism above and against the unique Human ego, the only thing that truly differentiates us from other developed, social primates, making us individual, egotistic, selfish beings. The fact that we have to achieve such Nature-like mutual altruism against our ego gives us the Human consciousness, comparative ability no other animals possess.
Go Fasty
Tags: Animals, Movies, Health, Travel, Beauty

Go Fasty, is a general site web talking about: Traveling and destinations, also about fashion, arts, and Health, animals, and many other subjects …
leopard geckos
By: Lilliana Thomas
Tags: Animals, Leopard Gecko

leopard geckos are part of the reptile family. They are really good in captivity. They live from 15–20 years in captivity. They are low maintenance and a good first pet. They can live in a 10–20 gallon tank. They can be kept in a 10 gallon tank when they are 2 months old and down. Then they need to be kept in a 20 gallon tank. They don’t eat fruits and veggies they only eat bugs. The bugs they can eat are mealworms, hornworms, superworms ,waxworms ,crickets and, dubia roaches. You can find those things at your local pet store. But there food should never be bigger than there neck or it is a choking hazard. for their substraght you can use sand, reptile floor, or, ecoearth. You can find thoose things at your local pet store. They need a hot side and warm side to their tank with a hide on each side and a water dish. Check out youtubers like jessicas animals friends and leoprd gecko for more info!
Top 10 shocking fact about animal, awesome fact about animal
Tags: Animals, Top 10, Facts

Top 10 shocking fact about animal, awesome fact about animal

Top 10 shocking fact about animal

1) You now female camel milk you don’t make दही curd.

2)This fact pig,you now pig don’t see in sky.

3) Elephant is big animal in the forest but elephants cannot jump.

7) You can see image jellyfish this is very unique jellyfish it’s like a

CLICK HERE https://factsquestionsandanswer.blogspot.com/2020/12/top-10-shocking-fact-about-animal.html
El Bebe
By: Voicing Freedom
Tags: Animals, Laugh, Humor, Facts, Funny

And Job 34 said “Who appointed him over the earth? Who put him in charge of the world?’

Several thousand years later we have “El Bebe”

https://www.instagram.com/p/CIY95MNjwuW/

and we wonder why climate change is happening? lol

It is adorable though.

❤
Do zebras have stripes for camouflage?
By: Jacob Vandersluys
Tags: Animals, Education, Facts, Nature, Science

Do zebras have stripes for camouflage? What do you think? Are the stripes really for camouflage? I think not. Unless the savannas of Africa are black and white, a zebra’s famous color scheme isn’t going to do much in terms of escaping its predator’s eyes. So why did zebras evolve to have the stripes? There must have been a benefit, right? Turns out the stripes help protect the zebras from flies — these flying pests have a hard time landing because of the striped surface.
السلام علیکم
By: Zain Mehmood
Tags: Animals, Counseling, Charity, Students

السلام علیکم

Fellows i am back with another blog on MEGA PROJECT for a change so i have highlighted 2 main issues for my mega project

ANIMAL AID

CAREER COUNSELING FOR SCHOOL STUDENTS.

Animal aid

So in my point of view many people are working foe the welfare for mankind especially in Pakistan but there are nor much organizations that are working for street animals.

I want to work for the stray animals my goals is to provide them food and shelter. I will be providing food in the 1st step i will try to make awareness among the people because i cant do this alone i will try to tell them that

“Reham Karne Walo Par Rehmaan Bhi Reham Farmata Hai, Tum Zameen Walo Par Reham Karo Tum Par Wo(Allah) Reham Karega Jo Aasmaan Me Hai.”

– (Sunan Abu Dawud, Vol#3, Hadith no. 1504)

I want to tell people that you can buy some food for the strays and feed them and I want to start a food bowl compain in my surrounding that place a food bowl out side of your house and fill it atleast once in a day.

I want to remove the stereotypes about helping strays and i want to educate children not to tease the stray animals instead love them

I my self use to feed stray and have adopted 3 stray cats because i heared that this does not change anything for you but it changes everything for the animal ❣️
Max and Erica Scherzer sponsor adoption fees for 11 animals at DC shelter
By: Tony Cowger
Tags: Animals, News, MLB, Adoption, Donations

“During the season of giving, Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer and his wife, Erica Scherzer, are sponsoring the adoption fees for 11 animals that have been under the care of the Humane Rescue Alliance through Dec. 31.

The animals selected have been with the organization for the longest, ranging from 51 days to over a year.

Stephanie Shain, executive vice president and chief operating officer at the Humane Rescue Alliance, said that by dropping the fee, the animals will start the new year at a ‘home with a family of their own.’

‘Max and I know this year and holiday season have been particularly challenging for many community members, and we hope covering the fees for these special animals will help even more people discover the benefits of the human-animal bond,’ said Erica Scherzer, who is also a Humane Rescue Alliance board member, in a statement.”

View the whole story here: https://wtop.com/animals-pets/2020/12/max-and-erica-scherzer-sponsor-adoption-fees-for-11-animals-at-dc-shelter/
Harmonious
By: Randy Cooper
Tags: Animals, One Line, Harmony

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Being Human has nothing to do with our biology
By: Zsolt Hermann
Tags: Animals, Humanity, Biology, Evolution, Nature

Question from the Internet:

“Is everything about human beings biology?”

Our biology does not make us Human at all. Our DNA is almost identical with many other animals, in relation to our biological bodies we are simply animals like all others.

The Human being — symbolized with the Hebrew translation of “Human” (Adam) originating from the expression “similar” — is a unique, selfless, objective observer that becomes Nature’s conscious, independent witness and partner by acquiring similar qualities to Nature’s.

This similarity to Nature is acquired through purposefully, methodically built Human interconnections with other people where each person chooses to selflessly, unconditionally serve the others above and against the instinctive egocentric self-love, self-service.

By that, we build a connection network between us that resembles Nature’s fully integrated and interdependent system.

And through that similarity, we reach that independent, conscious observer status mentioned above.
Christmas Eve Warning
By: Pam Saraga
Tags: Cats, Animals, Christmas, Climate Change, Catness

Photo by Chaiyaporn Atakampeewong on Unsplash

What my cat has to say.

When I was very little a long, long time ago I heard the legend that on Christmas Eve all the animals could talk. Exactly at the strike of midnight every animal no matter where they were could utter human words for exactly 1 minute. This magical spell was cast before the beginning of time and has faded into such a short interval.

Most animals would say mundane things, for example rabbits would usually ask for more food. The bears in the woods would ask for more berries or fish in the lakes. Most every creature would think of themselves and try to improve their conditions. The dairy cows in their barns would complain about their milking hours and the quality of their grain.

Dogs would convey their love of their owners but their diction was so poor that only a few people could understand them. And most of those people doubted their mental health.

Cats are different. Cats are magical. They owe no master. They speak the truth.

My cat Gertrude gave me a message.

“The Egyptians called us God’s and they were right. You humans give us comfort, food and a home so we choose to live with you. We were here before you and will exist long after you are gone. The Earth abides and will crush what injures it. You have seen the plagues, the wars and the floods but you do not understand. This is a warning. Can you not hear the world, screaming?”

Listen to your cat.
Caring for Animals Can Help Heal Emotional Wounds
By: L Jay Mitchell
Tags: Animals

As the founder and owner of one of the nation’s most forward-looking therapeutic boarding schools, L. Jay Mitchell directs the work of Greenbrier Academy for Girls, based on the therapeutic model of “applied relationality” that he co-developed. His extensive experience in the field of mental and emotional health includes his development of a variety of programs for youth. L. Jay Mitchell and his team work to make Greenbrier a place where young women can continue their education while working through conflicts via a full range of creative and skill-building programs, including the animal-fostering program.

Researchers have long realized that taking on the responsibility of caring for an animal can help young people grow in their ability to give and receive trust, respect, and compassion in relationships with other human beings. Spending time with animals can reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation, help youth better cope with grief and trauma, and develop a greater sense of bonding as a member of a community.

The Greenbrier animal-fostering program gives students the opportunity to practice their growing skills of connection and character through the nurturing relationships they develop with the dogs and cats they care for. One student, who went on to plan a veterinary medicine career after working with cats in the program, noted that whenever she was experiencing difficult times, the cats were there to let her know she was needed and loved.
If they can get along. Well…..
By: Randy Cooper
Tags: Animals, Butterflies, Photography, Snapshots, Macro Photography

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Two boys donate money from Christmas invention to animal shelters
By: Tony Cowger
Tags: Animals, Christmas, News, Donations, Inventions

“Like most 12-year-olds, Ayaan and Mickey Naqvi love their family Christmas traditions, like making cookies and wrapping gifts. But most of all, they love decorating the Christmas tree with their family’s heirloom ornaments.

One day, as the Connecticut-based brothers were hanging their decorations, one of their favorite ornaments slipped off a branch and broke.

It was then that the light bulb went off and the Ornament Anchor was born.

A more secure way to hang your decorations, the Anchor features a toggle device that fastens your ornaments safely against the branch instead of hooking them over like the conventional product, CNN reports.

Ayaan tested the Anchor for a school project last year and when parents and teachers swarmed his booth with interest, he knew he and his brother were on to something.

The pair didn’t waste any time turning their invention into a business.

‘My brother and I worked together to design the product, patent it, create an awesome website, calculate profit margins and did our own market analysis,’ Ayaan told CNN. ‘We did everything to the point where every month was Christmas.’”

View the whole story here: https://nbc-2.com/news/2020/12/19/two-boys-donate-over-250000-from-christmas-invention-to-animal-shelters/
FACT CHECK: Snails have shells but slugs don’t.
By: Jacob Vandersluys
Tags: Animals, Education, Facts, Nature, Science

Did you know that snails have shells but slugs don’t? There are key differences between the two mollusks. For example, slugs have a 1–6 years lifespan, while snails will be around for up to 25 years. To comprehend the subtler differences between the two species, you need a broad understanding of gastropods. As this would take at least ten pages to explain and require the use of fancy words like “Basommathophora” and “Papillodermatoidea,” I will not bore you with the details today. Long story short, some slugs sport a shell and some snails bear no shell. The shell is not a defining characteristic of either creature.
Do you know enough about Giraffe?
By: Akash Agrawal
Tags: Animals, Giraffe, Facts, General, Knowledge

Africa is home to the world’s largest living land animal, the African elephant, and the tallest living animal, the Giraffe.

Giraffe is a very interesting animal and is very famous for people of all ages. It is also one of the main attractions in zoos across the world.

Read this post to know more interesting facts about the world’s tallest living land animal Giraffe.

Here are some additional facts, which are not present in the above post:

Giraffes only need 5 to 30 minutes of sleep in a 24-hour period.

only need in a 24-hour period. A giraffe’s neck can measure up to 6 feet (1.8 m) long.

can measure up to (1.8 m) A Giraffe’s legs alone are taller than most humans : about 6 feet.

alone are than : about 6 feet. Giraffes’ tongues grow up to 21 inches (53 cm) in length.

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Understanding My Chihuahua:
By: J. Lee Graves
Tags: Animals, Pets, Chihuahua, Dog Behavior, Dogs

Rage Nesting

I have read that Chihuahuas often nest. Our JanisJoplin does what we call rage nesting because we cannot imagine this particular behavior is common among the breed so we gave it a specific name just for her. Maybe it is common, I am not an expert, but what I am about to describe seems unusual.

Any blanket on the couch, preferably one the humans are about to use, is fair game for JanisJoplin. She likes them soft but if you are about to use it that will be the one she prefers.

Once JanisJoplin has chosen her blanket to nest in she attacks it grunting and make all sorts of strange vocalizations. Digging into the blanket with both front paws pulling, pulling, pulling.

She buries her head into the pulled pile and aggressively pushes, nudges, and nose-punches the blanket into what I assume is submission. Digging at the edges with her snoot all while making noises like she’s shoveling concrete.

She swings her little body to the other side of the blanket and repeats the steps above. Then she collapses, apparently exhausted from the endeavor, on top of the blanket which looks pretty much identical to how it looked before she started.

There she naps upon what must be a throne in her mind, crafted skillfully by her own paws and creative genius.

That is rage nesting.

Other Understanding My Chihuahua articles are available as well:

Tiny Body…Big Courage

Demanding Little ****!

Licking…Always Licking

They Really Are Affectionate
FACT: the Termite queen is the longest living insect on the planet.
By: Jacob Vandersluys
Tags: Animals, Insects, Education, Nature

Did you know that the Termite queen is the longest living insect on the planet? Queen Termites have been known to live for at least 50 years, and some scientists believe they may even live to see a 100. Which means she might even outlive you and me!
Exercising Your Pet’s Body and Mind
By: Tatiana Santana
Tags: Cats, Animals, Exercise, Education, Dogs

Exercise for Cats

Cats seem very inattentive, they don't bond with their owners like dogs do, however, they do need the same attention, exercise, and mental stimulation as dogs. Cats have a natural urge to hunt prey, so simulating this can be fun for you and your cat, and have some health benefits for them as well, getting a fishing pole apparatus with feathers on the end can do the trick, I have linked the product I prefer down below.

Now for the exercise portion of your cat's life, there are many different products to choose from, if you have a kitten and you choose to train the baby to walk outside on a leash that is fine, for the more grown-up cats that have not been leash trained there are products that can help. The Cat exercise wheel is a great option, however, it is on the pricier side, but I personally have seen many grown cats learn to use it for their daily exercise. I have linked the product down below.

Another product that I personally love for mental stimulation would be the towers or loops with a ball inside, this is fun for them and they always love it, even as kittens. I will link this product down below.
I wish I could send a photo of the iguana we saw the other day, but alas, I can’t make a photo…
By: Jo Ann Harris
Tags: Animals

I wish I could send a photo of the iguana we saw the other day, but alas, I can’t make a photo paste here. Medium has it’s limits that are sort of stupid. I will describe him. He is about 5 feet long from nose tip to tail, light orange around the edges, grayish on top, with green underneath. His is pretty big as far as round, maybe 6 or 7 inches thick around the belly. He was magnificent.