Article: Most people fear the death of a loved one at some point in their lives. Additionally, most people experience loss of loved ones in their lifetime. According to terror management theory, thinking about death or a loved one dying can produce paralyzing fear. Thinking about another person dying also highlights our own mortality. Know that you are not alone. Other people can empathize with your situation because they have probably dealt with a similar issue. If you feel comfortable, you can share you feelings with others that have dealt with loss and this can help you have a sense that you are supported and validated in your feelings. Validate your own fears and feelings. Say to yourself, "It is okay to be fearful or sad. These are normal responses to the situation." If you are caring for an ill loved one, this can create additional anxiety, distress, burden, and loss of independence. While you can definitely do your best to help your loved one, you may not be able to control how long your loved one lives. Focus instead, on what you can do today, such as spend time with them or cope healthfully with your fear and sadness. Think of everything you can control about the situation. For example, you can control your own behaviors what you chose to do about the situation. You can focus on doing your best to comfort and care for your loved one. You can also focus on soothing yourself and expressing your own emotions with loved ones in order to process your grief. Let go of what you cannot control. Visualization and imagery can help use gain perspective on what we can and cannot control. Imagine placing your fears on leaves that are floating down a river. Watch them as they drift away. Set your limits. If you are caring for a loved one who is ill, this can cause a variety of extra challenges including stretched limits, anxiety, and depressed mood. Only do what you can do, and set aside time to take care of yourself. You may need to set boundaries with others in order to preserve this time alone. Use mindfulness to pay attention to the present moment. We fear because we are thinking about the future and what might happen instead of focusing on the here-and-now and what you can do with this moment. Take charge of what is happening right now (as you are doing by reading this)! Studies show that when people have more acceptance surrounding death in general, they have an easier time dealing with loss and show more resilience overall. You can begin to practice acceptance by making a list of all of the difficult emotions and thoughts that coincide with the fear of losing your loved one. Write down your most intimate thoughts and fears and accept each one. You can say to yourself, "I accept my fear and pain. I accept that I might lose this person some day. It will be hard, but I accept that loss is a part of life." Remind yourself that death is a part of life. Unfortunately, loss is also something that almost everyone deals with in their lifetime. When individuals believe that the world is just and fair, they are more resilient and have a less difficult time coping with the loss of loved ones. One way to think positively about the world is to recognize the circle of life and that both life and death are natural. In order for there to be life, there must be death. Try to see the beauty in both life and death. The life cycle is an amazing thing that we can learn to appreciate and be thankful for. When one person dies, another can live. Practice gratitude. Say something to yourself like, "I may lose my loved one, but at least right now I have the time to spend with them. I will focus on this and be grateful for this time that I have. I am so thankful for each moment I get to spend with them." We can also choose to be grateful that we all, including our loved ones, have the chance to experience life. If your loved one is in pain, you can focus on the idea that after they pass there will be no more suffering. You could focus on the fact that regardless of their (and your) beliefs, they will be resting in peace.
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Recognize that death-related fears are normal. Focus on what you can control. Accept loss. Think positively about the world.
Article: Look for green peanuts anytime between June and September at your local farmer's market or grocery store. If you live in the Southeast where peanuts are grown, you may notice signs during the summer that advertise fresh peanuts being sold at roadside farm stands. Purchase roughly two pounds of fresh peanuts to boil. Fresh, green peanuts do not last for longer than a few weeks, so make sure not to buy more than you can boil within that time period. Look for fresh peanuts with a firm, brown shell and a strong nutty smell. Green peanuts do not actually look green. Their name refers to the fact that they have been recently harvested and not dried. Use a vegetable brush to gently scrub away any dirt that remains on the peanut shells. Scoop up a handful of peanuts at a time from the bucket of water and gently scrub the shells as they rest in the palm of your hand. Place the scrubbed peanuts into a colander for rinsing. Repeat this process until all the peanuts have been scrubbed. You can use a dish-washing brush if you don't have a vegetable brush handy. Your hands could be submerged in the water for a long period of time, so consider wearing rubber gloves to protect your skin.
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Purchase green peanuts from a farmer's market, farm stand, or grocery store. Scrub the peanuts with a brush and add them to a colander.
Article: How you make the in-text citation depends on what kind of source you pulled the quote from. Provide a word or phrase (the author's name) and the page number. If you state the word or phrase in the sentence, you do not need to add it to the in-text citation. If there are three or less authors, list all of the authors' last names in alphabetical order within the parentheses followed by the page number. If there are more than three authors, write the last name of the author who appears first in the alphabet, followed by "et al." and the page number. Use a shortened title of the work in place of an author's name. List either the web page's author, website name, or article name in parentheses. You do not need to put a page number. Include the first item that appears in that source's listing on the Works Cited page--usually the interviewee's last name. This is where you list the full bibliographical information for each source that you quoted or cited in your paper. You should list your sources in alphabetical order. Use the following formats:
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Place a parenthetical, in-text citation as soon as possible after the quote. Create an in-text citation of a publication with a known author (book, magazine, journal article, newspaper). Create an in-text citation of a work with multiple authors. Create an in-text citation of a work with no known author. Create an in-text citation for a web page. Create an in-text citation for an interview or personal communication. Create a Works Cited page.