Love is not only pink skies, rainbows, joy, and happiness.
A bigger part of it is simply facing the darkness together. Confronting our inner demons. Understanding what makes us so damn paranoid when there’s no logical explanation for it.
Trying to find a reason for behaving ridiculous, terrified, or confused. Getting out of our way to discover the deepest, scariest depths of your lover’s soul, and finally, understand their profound emotions by learning what triggers their fears and insecurities.
It is simple.
When you love someone, you accept them for who they really are.
You don’t get mad at them because they had another emotional outburst or an uncomfortable reaction to something they heard or saw. You don’t get frustrated just because they were acting silly and you simply don’t shut down because you feel like it wasn’t your fault.
You try to get inside their mind.You try to understand what haunts them. You try to communicate. You do your best to reach out to them and make them listen, no matter how bad they want to deny their fears and hide behind the cloak of “I’m fine”.
Then you try to help them.
You don’t judge them. You don’t criticize them. And you simply don’t humiliate them.
You’d be surprised to learn that trauma sometimes reveals itself in extremely odd ways. So, if you haven’t struggled with the same issues, it is likely that you won’t be able to immediately understand their pain. Still, that doesn’t mean that what they feel isn’t real.
You see, love is a learning process. You may think that your person is simply upset over something trivial, you might think that they had a bad day, or they’re just tired, but the reality may be completely different.
There might be a thousand layers of guilt, fear or anxiety underneath their cool, calm exterior. There might a whole new world in which they secretly reside.
Their emotional triggers can be anything. A daunting silence. Raised voices. Fast cars. Loud places. Blood. The scent of a perfume. A certain song. Strangers.
You cannot allow yourself to judge them before you get inside their shoes and explore every inch of their secret world. You cannot accuse them of being over dramatic. You cannot calm them down by saying that it’s all in their head.
“It’s not that big of a deal”.
To them, it is a big deal.
So, instead of making them feel foolish, validate their feelings.
Even if you cannot fully understand their mind, and you cannot predict their reaction. Just be there. Let them know that it is okay to feel lost. That they need to feel free to open up and share their pain with you. That you are there beside them, no matter what.
Because when you genuinely love someone, you learn what makes them tick, what pushes them over the edge, what drives them crazy, and what soothes them. You understand what makes them uncomfortable and you never do that again.
You go out of your way if you have to, and you try hard, but you learn what triggers them and you understand their emotions because at the end of the day they’re the ones who have always done the same thing for you.
Tell me… how is it so easy for you to make promises while I’m right there beside you, watching you break them?
How can you do that to me? How can you do that to another human being?
For so long, I hoped that this is just a phase. That every couple reaches this inevitable stage in their relationship and eventually overcomes the obstacles by deciding to work together instead of against each other.
I somehow convinced myself that every relationship requires patience, effort, and a lot of work. I refused to believe what others said about you because you somehow knew your way around me. You knew exactly what to say and when to say it. You were the most charming silver-tongued devil.
So, I stayed. Each and every time you messed things up, I forced myself to believe that is just how relationships are. I forced myself to forgive you hoping that tomorrow will bring a better day.
I believed in your lies that you love me, and you’d do everything for me. I even believed in your foolish promises that you’ll change. Yet, the only thing you changed was your promise.
You were the one who broke me. The one who destroyed my hopes. The one who taught me how to break the promises. The one who robbed me of my feelings and the one who forced me to give up on love. You made me believe that love is just a temporary fling; a powerful emotion that will eventually set me on fire and burn me to ashes.
So, here I am today… I’m finally choosing myself over you. I’m finally giving up on everything.
I’m done trying to fight for something that is already dead and rotten. I’m done living a life of illusion.
I’m done trying to make things work. I’m done wasting my time.
This is me finally giving up on you.
This is me letting you know that I’m out of chances.I’m done being the shelter for your issues. I’m done being the victim.
This is me making it clear that I’m finally done fighting for a place in your life. I have no strength left in me. I have no desire to be a part of your world. You are simply not worth my time, nor my energy.
This is me letting you know that I’m done playing your games. I’m done believing in your bullshit.
This is me forgiving myself for letting you in my home, in my world.
This is me finally cutting you off my life for good.
This is me saying my last goodbye to you. After this, there’s no turning back.
This is me starting my new journey. Our paths will never cross again. I guarantee you.
I know the first thought that comes to your mind when you hear stories like this one is that it was her own fault. You will say she was naïve, she was stupid. You may even say she brought all this upon herself because she was weak and she didn’t stand up for herself. But, I don’t blame you for thinking that way – you don’t know her story.
NO!
She was not weak. She was not stupid, naïve, or weird. She knew what she was getting herself into. But, she was honestly and madly in love with him. She believed her love for him would change him. She didn’t want to give up on the person she loved the most without a fight.
She didn’t know any other way of loving but that.
And she knows she deserves better. She knows you were unworthy of her love, attention, efforts, and tears. She knows you didn’t deserve her.
She knows she shouldn’t give a damn about a guy like you. A guy who left her with her heart broken without turning back to see the havoc you created in her life. A guy who dimmed her soul. A guy who wrapped her whole world in darkness.
Yet, although she’s aware she has to forget about you and rip you out of her heart, she can’t. Although she knows she should leave you in her past, she still cares about you. She’s still thinking about you and wondering what you’re doing. She still struggles to stop herself from calling you just to hear your voice.
For sure, she’ll never let you know that she’s still thinking about you. She’ll never let you know she still cares about you because she doesn’t want you to know what a powerful influence you’ve had on her life.
She doesn’t want you to know that she still keeps you in a special place in her heart. She doesn’t want to make herself look like she’s still into you even though she knows you’ve already forgotten about her.
That’s the reason why she’ll act cold when you run into her in public.
That’s the reason why she’ll remove you from her friends list on Facebook.
That’s the reason why she almost never talks about you to her friends.
She behaves like she doesn’t care about you. Because this is how it’s supposed to be.
She’s supposed to get angry when someone mentions your name because you hurt her. She’s supposed to wish you felt empty because that’s how she’s felt since you left her. She’s supposed to stop caring about you because you took her for granted. Because you let her beg for your attention and love.
She’s supposed to forget about you completely because she wasn’t enough for you. Because you failed to see the beauty of her soul. You failed to see what an amazing person you had in your life.
She’s supposed to hate you because you let her fall in love with you. You fed her hopes with your lies, empty promises, lame excuses. You carved yourself into her veins. And just when she thought that was it, that you were the love of her life, you took her heart and broke it into millions of tiny pieces and left her to pick them up on her own.
She’s supposed to hate you because you took everything away from her. Because you wrecked her hopes. Because you gave her every reason to hate you. Because you tore her heart out.
But, nothing of this is true. The only truth is that she never stopped caring about you, even after you broke her.
The only thing she stopped doing is caring about herself. She forgot how to love and treat herself with kindness and affection. She forgot how to love her reflection in the mirror because she got used to believing that there was something wrong with her, that she was full of flaws, and that this caused you to leave her.
She knows you’re nothing else but a worthless, heartless being. She knows you’re the cause of her misery and broken heart. And, still, she keeps you in it.
She knows she should despise you for everything you did to her, but she’s only hurt. She knows she should regret meeting you, but she only regrets letting all this happen.
Although your mistakes and the way you treated her were enough to make her hate you, the truth is – they never changed her feelings. She feels angry, but her heart is still beating for you.
I can just hope you’ll realize that you never deserved her nor ever will you. She’s so much better than you in every aspect and she deserves the best, too, and nothing less than that.
Astrology is the ancient science that maps your behavioral traits on the basis of planetary positions at the time of your birth and studies their influence on your past, present, and future. An expert astrologer can unravel your questions; tell why you behave in a certain way and what you can expect to turn up in the coming time.
For centuries, this mystical method of divination has been used to foretell the future and help the humans to take the right direction in life. Despite having been there for a long period of time, astrology remains a subject of fascination for the human race. There are facts that you may know and there are others that you may learn from time to time. Here are 10 surprising facts about astrology that you should know:
Astrology was first used in India, China, and Greece
The roots of astrology have been traced in Mesopotamia in around 3000 BC. Following this, it spread across continents as other cultures embraced the concept and changed it according to their belief. India and China associated the planetary science with religion and came up with the concepts of Vedic astrology and Chinese astrology respectively.
Greece blended the Greek mythology with astrological star signs to give a different twist to astrology. Gradually, the science grew in popularity and has millions of believers across the globe today.
Zodiac signs come from the Sun
Though people generally associate zodiac signs with the date and month of birth, these are closely related to the position of the Sun at the time of your birth. An astrologer will draw a horoscope chart based on these planetary positions to give you a personalized reading if you want an accurate overview of your life and future. The ones based only on zodiac signs are rather generalized because these relate to all natives who have the same sign.
Your star sign may not be what you think
Amazingly, you may have thought all your life that you belong to a specific star sign but it may not be so. This is because planetary positions keep changing and common people have no idea about it. Precession is a phenomenon that explains the Earth wobbling on its axis and this may have an impact on a person’s star sign. Normally, the star sign is determined on the basis of the sun’s position at the time of birth but it may change if the position of the earth is different due to precession. Expert astrologers take precession into account while calculating star signs, which is the reason that yours may differ from what it appears.
The zodiac is divided into Fire, Air, Water, and Earth signs
There are 12 zodiac signs in all and these are grouped into four elements, namely Fire, Air, Water, and Earth. Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius are Fire signs, Aquarius, Gemini and Libra are Air signs, Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces are Water signs and Virgo, Taurus and Capricorn are Earth signs. Each of these groups shares similar personality traits which are characteristic to these four basic elements of life.
Astrology associates star signs with specific qualities
Astrologers explain the qualities in a person are linked with their star signs. Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn are the cardinal signs that are associated with the initiation of seasons. Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius, and Taurus are fixed signs and these people tend to be steady and sometimes stubborn. Sagittarius, Gemini, Virgo, and Pisces are the mutable signs, which makes them flexible and open to communication.
Each zodiac sign has favorable colors
Another surprising fact about astrology is that zodiac signs are closely linked with colors. This is the reason that people tend to gravitate towards certain colors, knowingly or unknowingly. This too has an astrological background because zodiac signs have favorable colors that bring the natives good luck and generally please them by exuding positive vibes. So the next time you feel that a certain color favors your fortune, it is because your stars make them do it.
Certain astrological combinations make best relationships
While astrology defines your personality, it says a lot about your relationships too. According to experts from Psychic 2 Tarot, the romantic compatibility between two people depends greatly on their horoscopes. Moreover, it can be used to determine the fate of their relationship in the long run, whether it will be short-lived or last for a lifetime. Consulting an expert astrologer before getting committed in a relationship is, therefore, a good idea.
Your sign may even influence your appearance
This may sound incredible but your star sign may affect your physical appearance too. Astrologers believe that there are certain physical traits that are prominent in people who belong to certain zodiac signs. For example, Gemini natives are small-boned and possess refined features. Scorpio natives have intense eyes and muscular bodies. Even though these traits cannot be generalized for all people of the same star sign, but the traits are usually visible in a majority of them.
The moon has a deep impact on your behavior
Though the Sun is regarded as the center point of the astrological system, the Moon has an equally important role to play. In fact, it is said to have a deep impact on the human behavior. Astrologers believe that it influences the body vibrations in the same way as it affects the ocean waves during the tides. Even scientific studies have proved that people behave strangely during the full moon nights because this is one planetary body that is deeply connected with the human mind.
Now that enough has been told about astrology, you should also understand the importance of consulting a trustworthy astrologer to get an accurate reading. There are several unscrupulous people who do not have real knowledge but only look to take advantage of people with smart talking. Rather, find someone who is reputed and experienced as well as is committed to help people by guiding them with accurate readings and prediction.
I can feel your pain. I can sense the heaviness inside your heart. It almost feels like it’s a part of me.
I can see the emptiness in your eyes. I know that look.
That is the look of a sufferer. A human being who is on the verge of a freaking breakdown. A person who is just about to give up on everyone and everything. I lost soul who has trouble finding their way back. Someone who has lost all hopes for a better future.
I know all of this because there was a time when I was a sufferer myself. A martyr.
I know that your world is crashing down. I know that nothing really makes sense anymore. And I also know that no matter how hard you try, you cannot possibly keep your thoughts straight.
Your heart is torn. Your mind is scattered. Your soul is adrift, wandering the world, trying to find the will for its perseverance. You feel broken and it feels like there’s nothing you can do to fix it.
But, let me tell you something.
It is always darkest before the dawn. It just the way it is.
Every cloud, no matter how loud, no matter how ominous, thunderous and threatening, has a silver lining. And just because you might not see it now, it doesn’t mean that it isn’t there.
I know it’s easier to hide inside your world of pain and forget the strength you have within you when life puts you to the ultimate test. It is easier to give up.
But, believe me, there’s a strength in accepting your vulnerability. There’s a strength in knowing that you cannot be strong all the time.
And that’s the same strength that will eventually bring your hopes back, make you believe in a better life and help you trust that fate has something amazing in store for you.
You must remember that you are stronger than you think. You are loved more than you know. You are not alone. This does not define you. It’s just another obstacle along the way.
Your being radiates with strength, confidence, will, and persistence. Those powerful emotions cannot be easily overshadowed by your fears and insecurities. And even if you feel that they are, you cannot lose hope.
You are still the person you used to be. You just got lost on your journey of self-discovery.
That doesn’t mean that this is the end.
There is still hope, believe me.
There’s hope in opening your eyes and breathing in the morning air. There’s hope in your heartbeat. There’s hope in your tears. There’s hope in your small efforts to make things right again. There’s hope in your shy innocent, confused smile.
You just need to embrace the changes and have faith that everything is happening for a reason.
I know it is hard… I just hope you find your way out of the darkness.
Growing old has always been and will be a part of life that most of us dread. As time goes by, and our skin begins to wrinkle, some people start developing a negative relationship with themselves. They refuse to accept the reality that they’re well past their youth.
However, luckily for them, neuroscientists have finally found the secret to slowing down that aging process.
It seems that after all, we can be forever young.
Because, according to a study published in the Frontiers in Human Neuroscience Journal, people who are physically active can slow down the aging process in their brain. And apparently, dancing has the most profound effect on reversing the signs of aging.
But, why dancing?
The study revealed that physical exercise has an anti-aging effect on the hippocampus region of the brain – an area that controls memory, learning, and balance.
According to Dr. Kathrin Rehfeld, lead author of the study, physical exercise has a powerful impact on both slowing down the aging process and preventing the decline in the mental and physical activity in the brain.
“In this study, we show that two different types of physical exercise (dancing and endurance training) both increase the area of the brain that declines with age. However, in comparison, it was only dancing that lead to noticeable behavioral changes in terms of improved balance.”
The researchers selected 52 elderly volunteers with an average age of 68 and divided them into two groups. The first group was assigned an eighteen-month weekly course of learning dance routines, and the second group was assigned an endurance and flexibility training.
Both groups showed a significant increase in the hippocampus region of the brain.
However, even though the research has shown that physical activity can prevent an age-related brain decline, scientists had to discover which exercise was more effective.
To access that, the researches made significant changes in the exercise routines. The traditional fitness training program focused on more repetitive exercises, while the participants in the dance group took different dance lessons each week with a constant change in choreography which moves they were told to memorize.
“We tried to provide our seniors in the dance group with constantly changing dance routines of different genres (Jazz, Square, Latin-American and Line Dance). Steps, arm-patterns, formations, speed, and rhythms were changed every second week to keep them in a constant learning process. The most challenging aspect for them was to recall the routines under the pressure of time and without any cues from the instructor.” says Dr. Rehfeld.
The results were surprising. This time, only the volunteers in the dance group had an increased volume of other subparts in the left hippocampus.
In other words, dancing had increased the volume of one part in the right hippocampus called the subiculum.
The study proved that dancing, especially when it’s followed by a constant change in choreography is much more beneficial for our health than repetitive activities such as walking or cycling.
So, people. Put on your red shoes and let’s dance the blues!
There’s no such thing as no rhythm. All you have to do is let the music flow through your body and be present in that exact moment. Don’t think about how you look, don’t listen to what others say.
Music has many therapeutic benefits – let it heal you.
👠 Shall we dance? – it’s never late to start taking dance lessons
Empaths-the healers of the world. They’re the kind of people who are able to make special connections with others because they have a gift – they can literally feel the feelings and energies of the people and surroundings they encounter.
If you happen to be an empath, then you know how challenging this can be. While most people feel compassion and concern for a person when he/she feels sad or hurt, empaths do not only feel, but they also take on those feelings as their own. This characteristic undoubtedly makes them stand out from the rest. Yet, it’s also the reason why empaths are often misunderstood by others.
People usually mislabel them as “too emotional” and “depressive” and think of their gift more as a curse than a blessing. But, while it’s true that empaths often feel overwhelmed and tired due to their ability to internalize the feelings and energies of others, including the negative ones, still, being an empath isn’t a curse.
And the reason is simple: empaths can learn how to handle the stimuli they encounter and differentiate between their own feelings and those of others.
If you have an empath in your life, be that a family member, a friend, or a partner, know that you’ve been blessed because this means you’ll always have someone by your side who will understand exactly how you feel, especially during tough periods, and will do their best to alleviate your pain.
Yet, you should be aware that even though empaths know they’re different from the rest, they have a hard time admitting it. So, remember that it would mean a lot to them if you’re able to understand them as well.
Here are the top 12 characteristics all empaths have but don’t like to admit:
1. They’re highly intuitive.
An empath can tell how you feel and what’s going on in your mind without being told. They simply know stuff. They can feel what’s about to happen and also sense if you need any help or support.
They experience everything through their intuition and they always listen to their gut about people, which enables them to protect themselves from dishonest, manipulative people.
2. They’re kind and compassionate.
Empaths are kind, caring, and compassionate people who like helping others. They treat everyone with respect and dignity. Whether they come across a child looking sad and lost, standing in the center of the square or a beggar on the street, they’d never walk past them without trying to reach out to them.
Having these big-hearted people in your life is a true blessing.
3. They need to have some alone time to recharge.
They’re constantly feeling and internalizing the feelings of those surrounding them and this takes a toll on their overall well-being. That’s why they need to spend some time alone so as to disconnect from others, reflect on their own thoughts, emotions, and problems, and rejuvenate.
4. They’re true to themselves.
An empath would never pretend to be someone they’re not. They never hide their emotions from others, including themselves. When they’re sad, they cry. When they’re happy, they laugh. With an empath, you always know where you stand. What you see is what you get.
5. They tend to be introverted.
Crowds and public places, such as clubs, malls, concert venues, hospitals or other places which include a lot of people and noise, make empaths feel overwhelmed. That’s why they prefer one-to-one contact or small groups.
Hiking in the mountains for miles can be less exhausting for them, than spending a Saturday night in the best club in the city with their friends.
6. They love being in nature.
Nature makes them feel calm and comfortable. It enables them to recharge their batteries a lot quicker and relax. Being in the presence of green trees, animals, and water simply nourishes them and fills them with peace and happiness.
7. Their sensitivity makes them an easy target for energy vampires.
People such as narcissists, complainers, drama queens, manipulators, and those who love playing the victim role are all energy vampires who suck empaths’ energy and peace of mind. These people know how to use empaths’ sensitivity and kindness against them so as to get what they want.
And those who are only concerned with themselves can even make empaths feel unworthy. That’s why empaths need to be very careful and make sure they distance themselves immediately from a person the moment they feel he/she’s phony and manipulative.
8. They often feel stressed and fatigued.
Feeling and internalizing the emotions and energies of others often makes empaths feel extremely tired. They feel emotionally, mentally, and physically drained. Whether they have a lot of tasks to complete at a time, or they’re in contact with energy vampires, or they’re just hanging out with their friends, empaths easily get stressed out.
This is the reason why they often have difficulties falling asleep, and even when they do so, they wake up several times during the night.
9. They can instantly tell when someone is lying to them.
One reason why their highly developed intuition and ability to read other people’s emotions and state of mind is beneficial for them is that they can easily recognize if someone is lying to them.
They can spot liars, manipulators, and dishonest people from a mile. They can just look at a person’s face or listen to the tone of their voice, and they instantly read their true intentions.
10. They can be prone to mood swings.
And this is totally expected. Due to all the emotions and energies they absorb from other people, empaths can get moody from time to time. For example, if they’ve absorbed too many negative feelings, they’ll be quiet, pensive, and disconnected.
The thing is, empaths can’t stand pretending to be cheerful when they’re sad, anxious, or angry. The way they feel on the inside always matches the face they show to the world.
11. They can’t do things they don’t enjoy.
This is not to say that they’re lazy. The thing is, they have a hard time forcing themselves to do things they don’t find fulfilling. Whether it’s a conversation or a task at home or at work that they have to complete, if it’s not mentally stimulating, they’ll simply switch off and end up daydreaming.
12. They love honestly and deeply.
When empaths love, they love intensely and unconditionally. Whether they’re your friend, a family member, or your partner, they will be there for you through thick and thin.
You can always count on them for their help, support, and loyalty. Once they let you into their heart, you can be sure your relationship will last a lifetime.
The ebook market itself is a billion-dollar industry, and it is not a surprise that Amazon alone owns a massive 50% share of this market. Why is this not a surprise will be more clear if you have had an experience of using e-books. The Sony e-book or iPad iBookstore which thought that Amazon kindle was inferior couldn’t have imagined its kindle would reach this high. (1)
All this happened due to the ability to read the Kindle ebook on any device; now this made the Amazon market reach bigger and more customer-oriented than that of Sony or Apple. The heights reach when even iPad users read ebooks using the Amazon Kindle app, now that’s irony!
The market game
Amazon has played the marketing game very strategically and got success through. And all this has played very well in its favour as the ebook market is still growing at a very high speed. It’s predicted that, with the rate at which the business of Amazon’s Kindle is growing, it would reach 90% of market share and dominate the market with pride.
Now here are a few things that you should know as to why Amazon Kindle is dominating the ebook market:
Reinvented the joy of reading: Unlike Apple’s iPad that tried all computing into reading, Amazon didn’t do anything other than reinvent the pleasure of the reading book. That books that ones were kept dusted on bookshelves and people didn’t have time to read them, with Amazon’s kindle they just got the convenience to read those books anywhere anytime.
Reader’s perspective: The prime focus of Amazon Kindle was core readers, and that was its targeted market. Serious readers always like to enjoy the roughness and serenity associated with reading, and the ebook reader provided nothing more technical than ebook reader for pdf.
Mobility without a burden: The best part of Kindle was that it has a library of hundreds of books that users can carry anywhere with them and enjoy reading on the go. So the kindle provided to travel readers with an easy option to take their favourite books and read them while moving.
The Big collection and easy access: Another feature that made kindle become a user-friendly ebook was the vast collection of e-books on its store and ease of buying them. Although the Kindle is not a computing device yet, it has a wireless link and buys option from where a user can buy the books using Amazon pay options.
Specially designed for a set of the audience: The critical aspect of kindle success also goes towards its marketing strategy. The ebook is intended for a game of readers who like to read then enjoy other computing associated with it. It targets merely the serious readers only.
Given all these aspects that Amazon strong marketing network, the Kindle could make the most of the market. One big step that contributed to the growth of Kindle was that it segregated its market from that of another ebook from the very beginning, and this gives it a kickstart.
As the days are passing, digital marketing is getting bigger and better than ever. Each and every business person across the globe is looking for internet marketing to develop their business in a quick time. When it comes to internet marketing, millions of people are started their business and making money online without making any difficulties. Well, we know that running the business is not an easy task. But one can make the task easier than ever. By following the proper strategies, the things can make better.
If you are the one who is running your online shopping business by selling the products, you will start to receive the reviews for your business. Based on the reviews you receive, the marketing of your business would be differing. For instance, if the reviews are mostly positive, then there will be a chance of receiving more customers. Also, you will experience that the viewers can turn into customers. To make this thing happen, then the reviews you receive must be positive. When it comes to online business, Amazon affiliates are always considered to be the best in terms of earning money.
Important things about Amazon Affiliates
First of all, you must be aware of Amazon affiliates when it comes to handling the business. By promoting the other’s products, you will get a commission for every product you are promoting. This could be the best thing where everyone used to follow in recent years. At the same time, you can easily make money on time.
On the other side, there are a number of dropshipping sites available across the internet. Based on the dropshipping, the business can be done without experiencing any difficulties. All you need to deliver the stuff to the receiver on time. In general, the products can be received from a seller and move towards the people who have ordered to purchase. This thing will be helpful for you to make money in a short span of time.
Why Facebook marketing
In the current scenario, Facebook is said to be the familiar thing where millions of people are using it. It is the platform not only for using communication purpose but also help for marketing purpose. Yes, it is such an easy thing where you can start to do. Generally, marketing is always considered to be the best tool to promote your business among the target audience. Well, it has the huge potential to set the target and get the perfect result as per your demands. Once everything is followed, then you will be going to make money in a quick time.
So, people whoever wants to promote their business to make money online, Facebook marketing is the best way. Also, people who received reviews for the business, they can start to share for the promotion to bring more customers. Yes, gaining the customers is always considered to be the important thing. For further information to check out, you can visitJournal review and find more details for your marketing.
Baptism is an important ceremony in the Catholic church. It is a unique moment to welcome a new member into the Christian faith. A party is held right after the ceremony to celebrate the new life with relatives and friends. A baptism party must be respectful to the occasion it honors, and it allows you to spend time with the little one and those close to you. Planning a baptism party should be enjoyable if you do the below things. Here are easy steps on how to plan for your child’s baptism party.
Organize with the church
Call your priest, deacon, minister or the church’s office to coordinate the ceremony. Also, learn if your family is required to enroll in any class before your kid is baptized. Don’t forget to inform your child’s godparents before the event. Note that the godparents of your kid are essential during this event. Therefore, make sure you call and asked them to attend the baptism ceremony and party.
Find a venue to host the party near the church where the ceremony will take place. This is ideal but not a requirement. A baptismal party can be held in various places like your home, home of a family member or friend or even in a restaurant. You can as well contact the parish office to find out if the church hall is vacant book it immediately. This will assist you to ease the anxiety.
Get the list of visitors early
Just the same way other parties are planned; draft a list of visitors who will attend your kid’s baptismal party. You can start by sending invites to godparents, immediate and extended relatives, and close friends. Also don’t forget to invite your church members. It is important to get the exact number of people who will attend your party for proper planning. You need to choose a baptism invitation card that will embrace the tone of your kid’s baptism. You can incorporate a photo of your child in the invitation card to create a valuable souvenir.
Bear in mind that you will need to send the invitation early enough such that the visitors from far places will have enough time to prepare and travel.
Consider the visitors when preparing the menu
If you will be required to feed more than 20 guests, a buffet or a barbecue will be ideal since it can be managed easily and it’s not expensive. Know the number and ages of kids who will attend and create a menu and meal setting that will be appealing to everyone.
Additionally, make sure you feed your visitors a delicious meal. It is a custom to offer them some snacks and cake. Bear in mind that the type delicacy you serve will depend on what time of the day you intend to hold the party. For baptism party that is held in the morning, a simple breakfast treat like bagels and cream cheese, fruit salad and muffins are enough. For the afternoon and late evening parties, you can feed your guests with salads, sandwiches, and casseroles.
If you are expecting many people to attend the party, you can consider catering the meal or have your friends and family help you cook a delicious meal. The final attraction besides the baby is the baptismal cake. However, cupcakes are becoming customary in the baptismal parties.
Pick a Decorative Theme
When looking for a baptism party decoration, you can select a theme like Christ is King or Resurrection. You can get a unique symbol like a shell that is a symbolizes sacrament of baptism. The color scheme should be kept simple. You can go for a traditional blue color if the party is for a boy. You can as well choose the color of the liturgical season like green an ordinary day and white for Easter holiday. For showpieces, simple things like fresh-plucked flowers and baby items like bottles filled with beautiful beads or confetti can be used. Remember to include a small table for taking baptism gifts and cards from your visitors.
You can consider giving your relatives and friends some favors like a bookmark, a small rosary in an organza bag or customized favors like candy that comes with toddler’s name in the box.
Send invitation one month early
Sending invitations a month early will help you ensure that your relatives and friends don’t miss the special occasion. The invitation should have detailed information like the time, venue and date of the party.
Note that a baptism party should be a low-key celebration. However, this does not mean that you can’t bring fun making activities for kids who will attend. Consider setting up a place outside or in the house and put some games, books, and puzzles for the kids to enjoy as their parents mingle and chat.
If you don’t want the guest to bring any present, notify them in person, through calls, or email. You can as well put a ‘no presents please’ message at the edge of the invitation. If you allow baptism gifts for boys and girls, make sure to inform your guests in advance so that they can prepare in advance.
The party should also honor the family traditions since baptism is an event that strives to honor family and its faith tradition.
A baptismal ceremony offers an incredible chance to party with close friends and family.
Take photos to save the memories
Create lasting memories of your baby’s baptism by hiring a professional to capture the whole event through photos. Since your family and close friends will be there to celebrate with you, take advantage of the fact that everyone is in the event and take a couple of group photos.
Make sure you collect the blissful souvenirs from baptism ceremony and celebration to store in a save or your kid’s photo album. Those memories will be treasured for decades to come. You will be glad you took the pictures since they will remind you of that moment.
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