Materialism and Evil

Materialism brought disaster to life by allowing the evil in human nature to overcome the good in it. Darwinisms denial of the Creator, Marxisms economic interpretation of life, and Freudianisms sexual interpretation of human emotions and social relationshipsall these isms drove human beings like cattle to believe that materialism was the only reality of life.

While Darwinism at its core is the antithesis of the belief in the Creator, Marxism tried to fill the void by claiming that the true God is money itself. Unfortunately, even after the despicable end of Socialism, the poisonous fruits of Marxism are still being eaten by the civilized people as nutritious food.

We are being told that science does not favour the belief in the existence of a Creator. Nevertheless, by its essence science should not say anything about God. It is the domain of philosophy to discuss God. But today science has assumed the position of philosophy when it pokes its nose into metaphysical issues. So be it Darwinism or Marxism, they should be understood more as philosophies of life, than to be pure science. No doubt, all these people were thinkers; they thought to understand life and its intricacies. But since man is essentially fallible, his free-thinking unaided by the revealed guidance always led him to erroneous conclusions.

With the rise of materialism, since the matter was given unquestioned supremacy over faith, mans natural tendency towards greed and gluttony overcame his natural tendency towards generosity and concern for fellow beings. Therefore, by its essence materialism proved to be against religion and religious emotions as it was against the engagement of intellect in search of truth.

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As the new year gets underway, Jamaicans are being implored to take care of their mental health and to seek help if overwhelmed, depressed, or unable to cope.

The advice came from Prime Minister, Andrew Holness, in his address to the nation on New Years Day (January 1).

Find someone to talk to. We Jamaicans tend to think of ourselves as tough, tallawah, able to take on and defeat challenges greater than ourselves. However, over time, this tough attitude has led to an ineffective response to personal and social trauma in our lives, he said.

The Prime Minister noted that the two-year disruption in routine caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has had untold and yet-to-be-understood impacts on mental and physical health and social behaviours.

He lamented that violence has become a normalised response in Jamaicans interactions and called on citizens to make a change in the new year, in this regard.

We can change this by making a resolution, this year, to be gentler with one another, kinder to each other, more forgiving and more loving, Mr. Holness encouraged.

The prime minister further called on Jamaicans to not abandon caution where COVID-19 is concerned, as there is always a lingering threat or consideration of a spike in COVID cases or a new virus emerging.

The prime minister, in welcoming 2023, gave thanks to God for shepherding Jamaica through 2022.

We look forward to all the opportunities the new year presents with a spirit of hope, optimism, determination, and faith, he said.

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The Blackhawks started the 2022-23 season as one of the surprise teams in the NHL after winning four of six games despite their roster being stripped down over the summer to kickstart a full-scale rebuild. At one point, they had people wondering whether they might be better than originally thought.

Since then, the Blackhawks are 4-22-4 and have, by far, the worst points percentage over that span at .200. They also have a -59 goal differential in those 30 games.

On Saturday, Blackhawks head coach Luke Richardson called their 4-1 loss to the lowly Columbus Blue Jackets "probably one of our worst performances of the year." On Sunday, the Blackhawks blew a 2-0 lead and allowed five unanswered goals in a 5-2 loss to the San Jose Sharks at the United Center.

"It's challenging," Sam Lafferty said on trying to stay positive. "A night like tonight, we had momentum and then it's gone out of nowhere. Tomorrow we just regroup. The good thing about hockey is you get to keep playing. We've got a game in two days, so it's another opportunity for us."

The Sharks, by the way, are near the bottom of the standings, too. This should have been a game where the Blackhawks stacked up fine against the opponent.

Instead, it turned out to be another game that snowballed into a familiar outcome.

"Obviously we were in good position there, 2-0," said Patrick Kane, who scored for the third time in five games. "I dont know if we thought it was going to be an easy game after that for us, but a couple breakdowns, a couple bad breaks, too and all of a sudden youre down 3-2 going into the third."

The Blackhawks have two wins in their last 22 games. They've scored only 18 goals in their last 13 games, and five of those goals came against Columbus on Dec. 23.

The losing is taking a mental toll on the Blackhawks, and how could it not? Somehow, they're finding ways to stay positive throughout it all.

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"Its tough," Kane said. "Obviously weve been losing a lot of games and it wears on a lot of guys. Guys get frustrated. Its understandable. At the same time, when were in positions like we are tonight, we've got to find a way to not give up so much so easy. Its obviously been a problem all year for us.

"I think we had the right attitude. Guys want to win. Guys are staying positive. Especially tonight, I think we had a new outlook on things after the last year and it being a new year and trying to start off the way we wanted to. It looked like it was going right there for a while and then it wasnt."

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CLEVELAND -- For many of us, winter can seem like never-ending gloom, with little sunshine and snowy, cold weather. When the winds howl and snow flies, we hunker down by a warm fire with a good book or a favorite television show.

Winter brings with it all kinds of potential hazards. Driving in the snow is dangerous, slippery sidewalks can lead to a fall. The flu spreads like wildfire, COVID-19 remains a threat nationwide, especially for seniors/

And its far too cold to exercise, right?

Or is it?

For seniors, staying active during the winter months can go a long way toward staying healthy. But active doesnt have to mean running a marathon -- or even heading into the cold for a walk or jog.

Simple exercise several times a day is enough to keep muscles and joints in shape, according to Jill Pawlowski, lead resident services director at Vitalia Senior Residence in Strongsville.

Fear of getting hurt is actually what causes many seniors to stay in and be more inactive during the winter months, she said, but, in reality, it is really a move-it-or-lose-it scenario.

Pawlowski suggests seniors try and squeeze in exercise at least once a day, though more often is optimal.

A lot of people, when they get older, think they cant do something, and they stop moving forever. I say, if it feels good, go for it. If it hurts, pay attention to those signals your body is giving you. But when you dont move, your body will stiffen up, so it is important to keep moving -- even if you do only tiny things every day.

Start the day by stretching, whether standing or in a chair, to get the blood flowing to your heart and lungs and loosen those joints and muscles that have tightened up from lying in bed all night. Then do your best to keep moving throughout the day.

If weakness or balance is an issue, Pawlowski suggests using a chair for support or try chair yoga or chair cardio classes that can be found at the local gym, or on YouTube.

You can find any type of exercise videos on YouTube these days that can be pulled up on a smart TV and many streaming services offer an exercise channel or programming, as well, Pawlowski explained. Balance issues or fear of falling, that is still no excuse. Sit in a chair and move your arms, stomp your feet, bend your knees or do jumping jacks sitting down. The important thing is to keep your muscles moving.

Pawlowski says even arthritis pain can be stemmed by small movements.

Almost all of us will experience arthritis pain at some point, she explained. Keeping our joints moving will help with that. It can be as simple as opening and closing our fingers to make a fist or making circles with our wrists to ease the pain in our hands, or flexing elbows, knees and ankles several times a day.

For those seniors who are not homebound, Pawlowski says to consider joining a walking club at the local mall or an indoor track or find a water aerobics class at a gym or YMCA.

Water aerobics are a great way to stay active whether in summer or winter because seniors are in a warm pool where the resistance of the water helps joints and muscles move freely, but without the low impact of jumping around on a floor.

But keeping your body active is not enough. Pawlowski says we need to keep our mind active as well to stay healthy.

Socialization is an important piece of staying healthy and active, she said. We all saw what isolation did to our mental health during COVID. Depression can set in when we stay to ourselves, but it can have an even bigger impact on a seniors memory if they dont keep their mind working, so if they can get out and join a club or exercise class at a senior center or the local Y, it will do a lot for their overall health.

And while we have all heard the mantra to check with your doctor before beginning any exercise program, Pawlowski says it is even more important to listen to your body.

If you have heart or lung or a mobility issue, an individual should talk to their doctor to learn their limitations, but limitations dont mean you should stop moving, Pawlowski said. Exercise doesnt have to be crazy or strenuous to be beneficial. As long as you know your body and dont push yourself too hard, movement will always make you feel better.

If you think youre too old to do something, you are probably not, she said with a laugh. A lot is mental attitude: I can do this, I am strong enough, age is just a number.

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Siddhartha Gautama, better known as the Buddha, is quoted as saying, The mind is everything. What you think, you become.

Its sage advice thats as true with your finances as it is with every other aspect of your life. Whether youre heading into 2023 with specific resolutions or just a general goal of whipping yourself into financial shape, your chances of success are only as healthy as your money mindset.

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Even the loftiest of financial goals are within reach if youre willing to make just a few subtle tweaks to your mental relationship with the almighty dollar. So, do you want to change your life in 2023? Then change your money mindset first heres how.

The most common New Years resolutions deal with fitness and money, and they both share one common trait there is no pill, no app, no gadget and no secret trick that can get you where you want to be if youre not willing to put in the work.

Accept that it wont be easy, said consumer finance expert Kyle Enright, president of Achieve Loans. Its good to have a positive attitude, but its self-defeating to think that changing habits will be easy. If it means sticking to a budget or cutting expenses, chances are that it likely will require some sacrifices. While it doesnt mean you must live in anguish, it usually does require accepting some lifestyle changes, belt-tightening and commitment.

People make resolutions when theyre overfed, overweight and overextended after the mad rush of the holiday season. They often set unrealistic goals based on promises of total financial or physical piety that most people wont and probably shouldnt maintain over the long term. Keep reality and your own nature in mind when you set your financial aspirations for the coming year.

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Keep goals small, said Enright. The goal to eventually cover at least six or nine months of base living expenses can be overwhelming to many people, who then give up on it. Instead, start small even just $10 a week and build gradually.

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If youre serious about reaching your goals, youll start the new year with a budget. Here, too, you should base your mindset on the realities of your income, debt and lifestyle not the image of the person you dream of being at this time next year.

If your goal in the new year is to stick to a budget, ensure that the budget youre creating is realistic, said Jake Hill, CEO of DebtHammer. Too often, people set unrealistic goals for themselves and then are surprised and disappointed when they cant follow through. Instead, create a budget that reflects your income and expenses, including all your fixed and variable costs. Be sure to account for unexpected expenses and emergencies, and ensure that your budget is flexible enough to allow you to have some money left over for fun.

Chad Willardson, a certified financial fiduciary for high-net-worth entrepreneurs and founder of Pacific Capital, believes youre much more likely to achieve your money goals if you race to achieve them with someone who shares them. There are few things more valuable when the going gets tough than a partner to keep you on the straight-and-narrow path when your inspiration wanes.

The number one shortcut to seeing your goals through is having an accountability partner that will hold your feet to the fire, Willardson said. This will always hold true whether its money, business, or health goals.

He recommends two books by Dr. Benjamin Hardy Be Your Future Self Now and Who, Not How which outline why those with accountability partners are more likely to realize their financial resolutions.

Determine who it is that will help you achieve your goals, Willardson said. Most of the time we set goals and start wondering how we can achieve them, which is why we stay stagnant. If we knew how to achieve them, we would have already.

Cody Candee, founder and CEO of Bounce, agrees. Your like-minded friends can help egg you on and become accountability partners, he said.

Saving money with friends makes it somewhat of a less boring and tedious initiative it may help motivate you to follow through on your goal to change your spending habits for the better if you do so alongside people you trust and whose company you enjoy. Think of it like you and your buddies are planning a group vacation. You all come together to clarify financial expectations and make sure everyone keeps to the agreement. You call each other out in the process if someone is slacking. Thats what your friends can do for you and your financial goals this upcoming year as well, said Candee.

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Heart attack survivor Eddie Garcia. (Photo courtesy of Buggsy Malone)

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Eddie Garcia juggled roles as the chief of staff for an elected official and the president of a school board. The positions seemed to be wearing him down.

At 46, he felt short of breath, his neck was sore and he had chest pain. Could it be a panic attack, he wondered?

Later that day, a trip to a clinic led to a trip to the emergency room, and then to a diagnosis: One of the main arteries in his heart was 100% blocked. He was having a heart attack.

Doctors inserted a stent to restore blood flow and keep the artery open. In the next 10 days, Garcia returned to the hospital twice because he felt fatigued and easily winded. He was diagnosed with congestive heart failure. In the second of those subsequent hospitalizations, Garcia's heart stopped.

While doctors were able to restore a normal heartbeat, he again endured lingering damage. Fluid had built up in his lungs, preventing his organs from receiving oxygen. He developed a condition called acute respiratory distress syndrome, and it's often fatal.

To give his lungs time to heal, doctors placed Garcia in a medically induced coma. Meanwhile, his family and friends sat vigil in the waiting room, saying prayers and telling stories. There were often 25 people there at a time. "I wasn't conscious, but I think I was able to feel that energy coming through the walls from the waiting room into the ICU," Garcia said.

When he woke up nearly a month later, his muscles had become very weak. Once Garcia was healthy enough, doctors protected him against another cardiac arrest by giving him an implantable cardioverter defibrillator, or ICD. The device monitors the heart's electrical activity; if it detects any dangerous irregularities, it shocks the heart back into a normal rhythm.

Garcia's heart journey began in 2010. For the next seven years, he managed his heart failure with medication and lifestyle changes such as eating a low-sodium diet and taking a daily 1-mile walk.

Then he began having trouble completing that walk. He felt tired and winded. Around the same time, his heart rate became so rapid that it triggered his ICD. This happened twice, once when he was sleeping.

"If you start having more and more of these shocks, then not only is it unpleasant and traumatic, but it's also an indicator of a worsening heart," said Dr. Hemal Parekh, an advanced heart failure and transplant specialist who treated Garcia. "It was time to start thinking about advanced therapies."

Parekh said Garcia's positive attitude and resilience made him a good candidate for a heart transplant, but there was one complication: He had developed pulmonary hypertension, or high blood pressure in the lungs. This could cause a new heart to fail. However, it could be controlled over time.

As Parekh began that process, another surgeon implanted a left ventricular assist device, or LVAD, to essentially do the work Garcia's failing heart could no longer do. Although some people live with an LVAD for years, the device is often used as a temporary bridge to transplant.

Once doctors confirmed that his body could tolerate a new heart, Garcia went on the transplant waiting list. After 17 months, the transplant team called. They had identified what looked like a perfect match. A former high school athlete, basketball coach and lifelong sports fan, Garcia compared it to being in the locker room before a big game. "I was super excited and nervous," he said. "Here we go."

Early the next morning, nurses rolled Garcia into surgery. The next thing he remembers is waking up, groggy and in pain but also breathing more easily than he had in years.

Garcia and his wife, Sandra, returned to their San Jose, California, home early in the COVID-19 pandemic, which meant his legion of friends and family couldn't hug him. So they did the next best thing. They surrounded his house in their cars, beeping their horns, holding up signs and balloons to welcome him home.

"Having this huge system supporting me was magnificent," Garcia said.

As Garcia's physical health improved, his mental health became an issue. He became among the more than 60% of heart transplant recipients to experience anxiety and/or depression during the first year after surgery. Some days he struggled to get out of bed. He agonized over how his inability to work had impacted his family's finances.

"After 10 years of heart failure, I got to the holy land, but I felt like an abject failure," he said. "It was absolutely awful."

With the help of a therapist, his outlook improved. He began looking for ways to raise awareness about heart disease. He spoke at American Heart Association events, for example, and participated in a local Heart Walk with his transplant team.

He also published a book about his experience and subsequent spiritual journey, which centers on faith, hope and love.

Garcia continues to take daily walks, watch his diet and check in regularly with his doctors. Despite those efforts, during the summer of 2021, a test revealed high levels of antibodies in his blood a sign that his immune system was rejecting the new heart.

He spent 11 days in the hospital. An intravenous infusion of immunosuppressants stopped his body from rejecting the new heart.

Now retired, Garcia has come to realize that taking care of himself means taking it easy and knowing when to say no.

In addition, he's embraced mindfulness, focusing on what's happening in the moment rather than obsessively worrying about the future, as he did before his heart attack.

"You've got to take it one day at a time," he said. "When I'm in the groove of living in the moment, it's pretty great."

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A New Year allows for a new outlook and that often includes a rethink of our homes. As the Christmas decorations come down, it is the perfect time to consider a refresh of your home for the year ahead.

Whether you are looking to incorporate new interior design trends, or want to shift to a more timeless scheme, there are plenty of easy refreshes you can do that don't require a whole renovation.

Here, designers have shared the 10 ways they revamp their homes in the New Year to make a space feel like new.

A New Year is often a great time to refresh on our interiors, begins the founder of AMC Design (opens in new tab), Ann Marie Cousins. After a busy year and festive season, taking time in January to look at and evaluate our spaces can be done in a number of ways from decluttering and home organization to adding color and life into dcor and home furnishings.

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Refreshing a living room for the New Year doesnt have to mean completely changing the layout of a space. Simply switching up coffee table decor can be enough to refresh the room, and reflect the new interests you want to focus on in the New Year.

Restyling a coffee table is a great way to freshen up a space. These are typically in the center of the room so are often a focal point and immediately draw the eye, advises Jo Maudsley, director at Charlton Brown (opens in new tab). Make sure you have items of different heights perhaps a collection of books, a candle, and some fresh flowers. A good way to keep coffee table styling neat and avoid clutter is to use a tray or a book to compile objects onto, he suggests.

New coffee table books are cheaper than art and can add a lot to a space, adds Samuel Pye, creative manager at Echlin (opens in new tab). Our favorites are below.

Established stylist, art director, photographer and author Hans Blomquist is a master of rustic edges, moody colors, and natural materials.

Athena Calderone's latest book delves into a selection of designer dwellings, exploring how each carefully crafted interior came together.

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Floral trends come and go, but spring flowers never go out of style and can make a post-Christmas space feel fresher instantly.

We would suggest using seasonal flowers so that there is a continuous change in the room, whether they are from your garden, walks, or your local florist; this really transforms the spaces and keeps it feeling fresh, says Jo Maudsley, of Charlton Brown.

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Intentionally curating home fragrances adds another dimension to your home decorating, and picking out new scents for the New Year can really help freshen your interiors.

Either changing the scent in your reed diffusers or getting one in the first place can dramatically change the feel of a room, says Samuel Pye, of design studio Echlin. It works particularly well to change these with the seasons, going for woodier and darker scents in the winter and lighter and fresher in the summer.

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Lighting can be easily overlooked once in place, however, your lamps do more than just illuminate your home. Beautiful lighting can help to elevate a space, so adding a new sculptural or statement lamp in place of your old one can do wonders for reinvigorating a room.

A new light, particularly floor lamps and pendant lamps, is like a new pair of shoes and it can lift everything else up around it, Samuel Pye of Echlin muses. This works particularly well if youve not been one to invest too much time or money in lighting before. You wont regret the change it makes.

Just be cautious when leaning into lighting trends always invest in a statement piece that will stand the test of time.

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Trying out new paint ideas is an obvious choice when trying to make a home feel different, but it is a go-to option for a reason. Between incorporating new color trends for an up-to-date space and simply adding a new coat to freshen up existing schemes, paint is a truly transformative tool.

If you want to dramatically change the look and feel of a room paint it, says Ed O'Donnell, co-founder of Angel O'Donnell (opens in new tab). Be brave. If your walls are pale, go for a deep ruddy red, inky inchyra blue, or rich moss green, any color thats different from the one you have. Similarly, if your walls are dark, go in the opposite direction. This is all about doing something new, bold, and transformative.

You dont have to repaint a whole room just to make a space feel new, however. Painting smaller sections such as trims and alcoves, or even trying out bold ceiling paint can help to breathe new life into your home.

In an old home, painting your woodwork such as baseboard and any cornice the same color as your walls is a great way to freshen a space, continues Samuel Pye, creative manager at Echlin. To me, it feels more architectural, and it elongates your walls making ceilings feel higher. If its not too long since you decorated, it should not cause an issue blending with your wall color, as there is a natural break line and most DIY stores can match your wall color to a water-based woodwork paint that dries in a couple of hours.

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Upcycling is ethical, affordable, and rewarding, says Ed O'Donnell, of Angel O'Donnell. Select a well-loved piece of furniture in your home and give it a new lease of life. If a chair needs reupholstering, try dual fabrics of contrasting colors or materials. Or pick out an arm, seat or side panel in a pattern. This is your opportunity to make a new design statement with an existing piece.

Commissioning upholstery and soft furnishings is the best way to get a professional finish since upholsterers can advise on the best fabrics to use on specific pieces of furniture; you can invest your energies in choosing the best designs.

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The clever deployment of pillows, throws, window treatments, and rugs is the simplest way of revising a home especially if you are decorating a home on a budget.

Clever use of color can be an effective way to freshen up a home. Bold colors are best used on accessories and soft furnishings which can be more easily replaced, swapped, and switched around, giving the home a boost of energy every now and again, says Jo Maudsley, director at Charlton Brown.

Its harder to do this with staple items like sofas, headboards, and expensive pieces, so its best to keep these more subdued, as they will likely remain in place for some time.

Alternatively, rather than investing in new items, think about borrowing accessories from other rooms in the home, swapping around pillows, throws, rugs, and mirrors to give each space a new lease of life.

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Understanding how to choose art for your home is important, especially if you are looking for pieces you connect with and have a personal value. Despite this, you may find yourself falling out of love with pieces you originally craved.

If youre lucky enough to have a lot of art lying around, dust it off and arrange it on a wall, suggests Ed O'Donnell, co-founder of Angel O'Donnell. Otherwise, select a few cherished family photos, visit fairs in search of second-hand prints and colorful postcards, and if you have children, frame some of their favorite school paintings. The point is, you dont need an expensive art collection to create a gallery wall and transform the feel of a room.

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A shelfgroaning under the weight of lifes detritus old manuals, loose bits of paper, broken widgets can drain a room of energy. So, put aside half a day to shred the paperwork you no longer need, place files into cupboards, and fix anything broken, advises Ed O'Donnell of Angel O'Donnell.

If you find something useful you no longer want, donate it to charity. Decluttering soothes the soul and frees up space for flowers, mementos, pictures, and books. Its life-changing.

Once cleared, styling shelves beautifully can help stop clutter from re-accumulating and undoing your hard work.

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Wallpaper is often overlooked in favor of easier-to-use paint, but a fresh wall pattern can be more than enough to rejuvenate a room. Wallpaper borders saw a new lease of life in the past year, making them ideal for revamping existing wall decor without the effort of stripping and replacing wallpaper panels.

Although people may not already own them, wallpaper borders are a quick and cost-effective way to give a room a lift without having to wallpaper the whole space, says Susie Atkinson, designer and founder of Studio Atkinson (opens in new tab).

Borders are a cost-effective way of refreshing a room without having to go to the lengths of rehanging a whole room with wallpaper. You can really get creative with them. For example, if you want to lift a room you can use borders to create panel frames or even use them on furniture or under the tread of a staircase. There really are no rules!

If your home is in need of a refresh at the beginning of the year, then embarking on whole-home decluttering is a great start. Decluttering your space helps to get rid of unused items, makes space for new belongings (especially important straight after Christmas), and removes pieces you have fallen out of love with. Decluttering in this way will help you start the New Year on the right foot with a positive mental attitude toward your home.

Getting rid of belongings and objects that bring bad memories, or that you have negative associations with is a great place to start when trying to make a home feel happy and positive. Beside this, happy room ideas include introducing fresh, light colors, such as yellow and pale green; texture in natural materials; and techniques such as hanging mirrors to boost light levels.

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LGBTQ activist Edwin Chiloba has been found dead inside a metal box at a roadside in Kenya.

The fashion designers body was found near the town of Eldoret on Wednesday (4 January 2023), according to reports.

Gay sex is illegal in the African country, and punishable by up to21 years in prison. LGBTQ rights organisations have linked the 20-somethings death to his sexuality.

A rep for the Nairobi-based Galck+ (formally the The Gay and Lesbian Coalition of Kenya) tweeted: Words cannot even explain how we as a community are feeling right now.

Edwin Chiloba was a fighter, fighting relentlessly to change the hearts and minds of society when it came to lgbtq+ lives. Another soul lost due to hate. You will be missed. RIP.

The BBC quotes police spokesperson Resila Onyango as saying: We dont know for now why he was killed that way. Experts are handling the matter.

The Star, a daily Kenyan newspaper, reports that Chilobas relatives have positively identified his body at Moi Referral Hospital. Initial police reports indicate a numberless vehicle was seen dropping the metal box near a river, adds the Nairobi-based publication.

The outlet adds that Chilobas real name is Edwin Kiprotich Kiptoo.

Speaking to the BBC, Chris Makena, an activist friend of Chilobas, said he spread love wherever he went, was bold about his existence as a queer man and encouraged many others to do the same.

Since news of his death emerged, followers have began leaving tributes on Chilobas Instagram posts. One says rest easy, icon while another reads: Rest in eternal peace big man.

A comment from a Delight Technical College rep states: His excellency in his work & skills are irreplaceable & shall always be cherished. The Textile and Fashion Industry will truly miss him.Our heartfelt condolences to his dear ones.

An anonymous tweet on Chilobas Twitter account posted today reads: We call upon the @DCI_Kenya [The Directorate of Criminal Investigations-Kenya] to move with speed and apprehend the perpetrators of this heinous crime. Edwin Chiloba was a decent human being.

The tweet furthermore states: She did not pose any danger to the society. Her death will not be in vain. The LGBTQ society mourns.

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With rising mental health issues among GenZs, I wish parents would try to understand our life more than debate about our lifestyles.

The National Crime Records Bureau report said that India recorded the highest number of student suicides in 2022. There was a 4.5% increase in teen deaths by suicide. The data also pointed out that 864 students out of 10,732 died by suicide due to failure in examination.

Why am I talking about these numbers and this topic? It is because as a GenZ, I feel it is high time that Indian parents wake up and consider various aspects of their teens life.

I think mental health is one of the biggest concerns that we as a country are dealing with today, especially the Gen-Zs. The easily debatable lifestyle, pressure to overachieve, being a teen under societal pressures and constant scrutiny on social media is a lot that we deal with every single day.

Therefore, we spoke to Kavita Yadav, Counselling Psychologist and Parenting Coach. She is the Founder and Director of JiNa.LivingPositively (www.jina.co.in)

Here are some of the prominent reasons behind rising mental health issues among kids, and why I think parents need to understand them.

In October, we saw the Delhi University colleges declaring a 100% cut-off in 11 subjects. By definition, cut-off means to break the flow at a certain point. How can you create a cut-off at 100%? It is literally the full stop at the end of the line.

While the expectation coming from parents is well-intended, It does more harm than good. Can you imagine yourself constantly focusing on scoring 100% to get into a decent college? It is a lot of pressure to put on a student who is also dealing with changes during adolescence.

Kota topped the list of cities with 14 deaths by suicide. In December, three students in Kota died by suicide within 12 hours. One of them was preparing for JEE Main, and the other two were NEET aspirants.

Yadav says that counselling should start before you are thinking of sending your kid away in such a competitive environment. It should not come after students have gone into a shell after dealing with several issues simultaneously.

She added, Such societal and parental pressure simply takes away the joy of being a parent and your relationship with your child, and slowly anxiety starts creeping in making the teen years harder for your children.

With the advent of social media, only Gen-Zs understand the pressure of getting scrutinised 24*7. Everything is documented, and there is also peer pressure to post something good and funny now and then.

And do not get me started on trolls. Faceless people attack anyone and everyone. There is no dearth to the lowest level they can stoop to. Some teens can also be vicious bullies at this stage and do not leave a chance to bring down a person.

We understand that there can be a stark difference between reels and real life, yet we sometimes look for validation on social media. Even if you do not understand why our lives revolve around Instagram, Snapchat or any such platform, you should at least acknowledge the fact that it is important to us and affects us.

Whether it is ordering food, partying or prioritising comfort over anything, parents these days are quick to judge how GenZs lead their life. It is not our fault that we were born at a time when mobile phones and the internet were already there in the world.

It is not our fault that we had access to smartphones, social media and YouTube at such an early stage then your generation. If all this helps us lead a more easy life, then so be it. Who says that life has to be filled with hardships only? Why does an easygoing attitude have to be a bad thing?

Our expert says that teens are exposed to too much too soon in this fast-paced, ever-evolving technology-driven world. We as parents have to shoulder this responsibility of keeping them safe not only physically but also emotionally. The best gift from you to your children will be anxiety-free parenting, if not fully but keeping it to the bare minimum level.

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Yadav says that teenage is the stage of Identity vs. Role-Confusion, as per psychologist Erik Erikson. When all that is most discussed is their easy lifestyle, their carefree attitude, screen time and social media usage.

It starts impacting the development of their brain as it is a work in progress. Is it really easy for these teens? Does it really seem like something that a walk in the park can resolve? This is a pertinent point to ponder.

In June, a report by the World Health Organisation pointed out that one in every three Indians suffered from depression. In 2021, the organisation pointed out that one in six teenagers between 10 and 19 suffered from depression. It also recorded one suicide attempt every three seconds and a youth dying by suicide every 40 seconds.

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Psychologist Yadav says that Woke is a simple word which means being socially aware and socially conscious of important facts and issues. It is a new fancy term to use in parenting, she adds.

However, she added that as parents let us strive to be more sensitive, conscious and mindful of not shoving information into the world of children, which is not required at a particular age.

Calling yourself a woke parent does not mean you tumble a huge bin of information on your kids heads without considering their capacity to take it all in. Kids need to learn a few things by making mistakes and let us do them. We know that you always want everything to be good for us, but even so we would not make a wrong decision, not consciously at least.

The best way would be to have a discussion rather than saying that was how you used to do it. This is our time and not yours. Over the past decades, things have changed a lot.

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Most people know that smoking is bad for your health and can cause early signs of aging. Unfortunately, this knowledge isn't always enough to deter people from taking up the habit. I find it hard to think of any smoker who has been doing it for an extended period without exhibiting some form of premature aging. The reality is that smoking brings various adverse effects on your skin, contributing to fine lines and wrinkles and the overall loss of vibrancy and a youthful glow. This makes it very clear why so many skin care professionals stress the importance of smoking cessation to keep skin looking and feeling its best."

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Aging or sun-damaged skin can create havoc in our lives; unfortunately, the neck and hands often get overlooked when taking corrective action. However, the good news is that many easy and effective treatments at home and a medical spa can help improve the look and feel of your skin in those areas. From creams to masks to chemical peels, there are many options available. In the cosmetic world, I often see people investing lots of time and money in their faces but forgetting about their neck area and dcolletage. Taking extra attention to these areas can make you look younger than ever!"

According to Dr. Mitchell, "Revamping your look can do wonders for how younger you feel and appear. First, start by evaluating your wardrobelook at the clothing, styles, and colors of your everyday attire. Changing up a few key pieces can instantly liven up your everyday look. For example, swapping out some muted tones for brighter colors like a cheerful yellow or pretty pink can help refresh your style and give you a more youthful air.

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Dr. Mitchell explains, "Smiling is a universal symbol of happiness and youth that is sure to turn heads as you walk down the street, but it can also have a far-reaching impact on your emotional and physical well-being. If you're feeling low or stressed, a sincere smile can help boost your mood by releasing endorphins and other natural relaxants such as oxytocin and dopamine. Smiling has also been proven to strengthen immune system functioning and reduce stress levels in our nervous system. Additionally, regular smiling helps reduce blood pressure and lower cortisol levels, which may lead to better overall physical health. So don't be afraid to smile today you might look and feel younger while doing yourself some good!6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e

Laughter is said to be the best medicine, and that's true! Not only is laughter a great way to relieve stress, boost your mood, and make yourself approachable, it's been known to have long-term health benefits. For example, studies show that having a good sense of humor can help lessen symptoms of depression or anxiety. It also has anti-aging qualities; laughing often helps keep your skin looking smoother and tighter while increasing blood flow in the body which increases circulation and helps keep you looking younger. In addition, laughing triggers the release of endorphins in the brain, which makes you happier and more energized. So take some time each day to laugh even if it's at yourself as it might be the key to unlocking a healthier future."

Dr. Mitchell says, "Having a positive attitude can make an incredibly positive impact on your life. It can help reduce stress, increase well-being and even have health benefits. It can even help you look younger than you are. Research has shown that people with a positive outlook on life tend to have better overall health, mental clarity, focus, and communication with others. Those who view life through rose-tinted glasses are more likely to make better health decisions, including regular exercise and healthier eating habits in their daily routines. A positive attitude is not just useful for physical health but also for mental well-being. People with a positive attitude tend to cope better with stress and feel happier and more relaxed. So if you want to stay looking young for longer, maintaining a positive attitude may be the key after all, being happy never fails to bring out our true beauty!

One of the best things you can do for yourself is to stay positive; having an expansive outlook on life and not letting stress take precedence is key in keeping everything youthful."

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