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15 Subtle Ways To Mess With People That Everyone Should Try Once

By
Mary Wright
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How to mess with someone? What’s your way of messing with people?

Maybe you hold grudges against someone and they pissed you off and you feel heartbroken and distressed and you want to cause retribution and to revenge on them. 

In general, you shouldn’t inflict harm on anyone because of civilized reasons, and morality and because you can end up in prison for doing so. But, there are many ways to mess with people legally, prank someone and play it cool. But, be careful as harassment as insults and using different intimidation methods are illegal. 

Let’s see how can mess with other people’s lives legally and not get caught by the authorities: 

How To Drive Someone Nuts In A Hilarious Way? 

Read these 15 hilarious tips on how to effectively and subtly drive them nuts:

1. Instead of looking at people at their faces, when you are talking to them – look at them at their ears.

2. Ask your coworker if they have ever got a creepy “deja-vu feeling.” Then, a week later, ask them again.

3. When you are smoking a cigarette at a pub, and someone asks you if they may have one – tell them you don’t smoke. 

4. Hold the door open for some stranger who is at an awkwardly great distance away.

5. When someone is standing uncomfortably close to you while you two are talking, take small steps backward and see how far you can get them to walk across the room.

6. Start slowly increasing the mouse sensitivity on your siblings’ computers. Then, after 2 weeks, put them back to normal and pretend yours is slow too. Watch if they would figure it out.

7. During a conversation, occasionally say ‘no pun intended’ after you say something serious and normal. And then watch how they smile awkwardly because they don’t want to look stupid while trying to figure out in their heads what the pun was intended for.

8. Rotate your friend’s TV a little to the right every time you visit them.

9. When you meet someone for the first time, say ‘Nice meeting you again.’ Some may go along with it because they don’t want to seem like they don’t remember you; and you may hear some say something like ‘Yeah, nice seeing you. Wait! What?!”

10. Put random things on the table when your friend visits you and watch them get engaged playing with them while silently thinking: ‘Dance monkey, dance!”

11. When someone you know is gossiping or being racist or sexist, pretend like you don’t understand them and keep asking them again and again what they mean. Eventually, they’ll get uncomfortable and stop talking.

12. Introduce your boyfriend/girlfriend as your brother/sister at social gatherings and watch others freak out when you two kiss.

13. When someone is speaking to you, watch them intently before you stop them in the middle of their sentence, saying ‘Have you been sleepwalking?’

14. Look over people’s shoulders while they are unlocking their phones to see their code. Afterward, use it in a sentence very loudly.

15. When someone tries to merge into your lane, don’t let them over before they turn their blinkers on.

 7 Ways To Mess With People Anonymously

A friend, ex-lover, or sociopath boss humiliated you or hurt you and broke your heart in a horrible way? You are trying to find a way to use some practical mischievous jokes to revenge him without getting caught. Here is how:

1. Make an anonymous appointment

You can order a pizza for them, book air conditioning service, or maybe a plumber will come to their address on the same day and maybe even at the same time if they did not order them. You can watch anonymously how these people cannot handle this situation and get paid for their malicious acts.

2. Bombard them with junk emails and strange letters

Put your victim’s name on an advertising service to get bombarded every day with junk emails and with potentially embarrassing products and services like hair loss treatments, or send an envelope to their address filled with stinky cheese or a dead fish.

3. Fill their donuts with old mayonnaise

Secretly, open their donuts and fill them with old mayonnaise and replace the delicious cream everyone loves and enjoys the taste of. This taste will haunt them every time they would like to taste a donut or something sweet.

You can use the same trick for other types of food that are filled with cream like strudels, cannoli, etc.

4. Get them a rude awakening

If you know the victim’s telephone number, plug it into the telephone wake-up service and choose a time to wake them in the middle of the night. 

Then imagine their frustrated face when they are woken from their peaceful sleep. You can even schedule this torturing several times during the same night so the victim cannot get a nice sleep all night long.

5. Cancel your victim’s restaurant reservation

Maybe you know or you have heard that your victim reserved dinner at a restaurant for the night. You can call and cancel the reservation if it is a simple prank and probably one of the safest but still effective!

6. Tell their secrets and spread anonymous rumors

If the victim has been your friend and has done something wrong, you can start ruining their life by spreading their secrets around using social media or to other people who are just not their friends. Maybe you can start spreading some nasty rumors to make their life miserable.

7. Make a humiliating meme

You can create a humiliating meme from them where they look ugly and embarrass them online. Turn the VPN on when sending the meme online so they cannot track you.

How To Mess With Someone Legally? 

If someone hurts you and you feel you want an act of revenge, it is always the best idea to make it legal to live your life peacefully and not get the legal authorities involved. 

However, forgiving is always the best option you have in life. 

If you choose to make someone feel miserable legally and get revenge on them, here is how: 

1. Report the person to the police 

Maybe the best way to make someone miserable is to lock him in prison, so the best way to do that is to report them to the authorities and not confront them violently yourself.  This is a case where they committed a crime. You can even use your mobile phone to record their confession, but be sure they do not find it out because they will not reveal their action. 

2. Put malware in their system 

If you are tech-savvy or you know someone who is, you can make someone miserable by infecting their computer with a virus and deleting all their important documents. 

3. Embarrass them at work

You can go to their workplace and pretend you know them personally and say to anyone how horrible that person is and that they are wrong for hiring them and try to draw everyone’s attention by speaking loud and revealing some of their secrets about how badly he treats their family and kids. 

4. Freak them out

You can send them something nice like flowers, but put something creepy inside like a big spider or some insects the victims are scared of.

5 Pranks To Use And Mess With Someone While Sleeping

Do you like pranking people while they sleep and you invited someone a friend for a sleepover? We have interesting prank ideas that you can use just for fun and are probably OK because they can not cause any harm and cause them trouble.

1. Draw them a fake mustache

This is a classic prank that you can use while your friend is asleep. Use some make-up, flush his face, draw him some fake mustache, but be careful with the eyes. When he wakes up, he might be a little bit annoyed, but is not a big deal!

2. Play some weird music

While they are asleep, you can play some weird music slowly from Youtube, like cats meowing, which can make them have weird dreams.

3. Dress up like a ghost

While your friends are asleep, dress as a ghost and put on some scary effects, and make scary noises. It might be really scary, but it is a fun prank which your friend will remember for sure!

4. Change the time on the clocks

You can move the time forward on your clocks, and when your friend wakes up, they will think it is very late, and they need to rush somewhere. Still, do not use this prank if they have something important to do that day!

5. Rearrange the room where they sleep

Make a complete makeover of the bedroom while your friend is sleeping, so it would be a complete surprise when he wakes up.

What People Do When They Try To Mess With Your Head

When someone is messing with your head, it means that they attempt to make you feel frustrated, confused, or anxious and usually play with your emotions.

They play games with you and try to manipulate you emotionally. Here are some signs that you are manipulated emotionally and you might feel desperate and fearful.

1. They make contradictive statements

Manipulators say something, and if that doesn’t work, they will choose another statement that completely contradicts the previous one and they might even say that they did not say that. And sometimes it works, and this is their superpower they can use to manipulate you.

2. They make you feel insecure

They cannot stand you being strong and confident and would do anything to make you feel fearful and insecure in yourself.

They will start criticizing you and would pretend that it is just them and that they are important so you can feel empty and hollow. The only way to show love is for you to follow their rules and way.

3. They turn things around

They will try to twist things and turn everything that you say around. This makes you feel bad, and you will, in the end, wonder what has happened and you will even start apologizing for a thing you haven’t done.

4. They use your weaknesses against you

They use all things you have said you fear and plot their next move with arguments you fear most to manipulate you directly in conversations and in real-life situations.

5. They do not speak directly to your face

Manipulators usually say things sideways and won’t tell things in the face. They can use other people to make backdoor comments or just comment something passively-aggressively.

6. They constantly seek new admirers

They seek drama all the time to satisfy their ego and constantly try to find new admirers, so if you are in a relationship with them to cheat you.

6 Ways To Stop Giving People Power Over You And Do Not Mess With Your Emotions

If someone tries to mess with your feelings and gain control over you, sometimes it can be subtle and you will do anything to please them without feeling any bad impact on your life. Sometimes it can be dramatic.

Either way, we offer you 10 tips to help you in stopping other people from gaining control over you:

1. Do not take responsibility for other people’s emotions

You should be aware of how your acts impact other people’s emotions, but you cannot control how they feel. It is their choice and, in the end, you cannot make everyone happy.

2. Do not follow the crowd

You can choose to live according to your own values and care less about following the crowd. You can always spend your own free time on things you love like enjoying your hobbies, practicing your faith, working overtime, considering the things you like and matter to you, and being confident, do not take into consideration other people’s opinions.

3. Choose to use your time on positive things

Stop complaining and criticizing people you do not like and redirect your thoughts to positive and worthwhile things. When you speak about someone, they actually occupy your free time and you waste unnecessary energy on them.

4. Do not focus on people who turn you down

When you think about some negative or rude comments someone has said or any dreadful interactions you already had, try to refocus your thoughts on a completely different subject and do not get over all again because it will drain you and take up more of your brain power.

5. Do not depend yourself on other people’s opinions

If you depend on other people’s opinions, and you need their affirmation to tell you how good you are, it means that they have power over you.

Make things that will improve your self–confidence and make you feel good as a person by volunteering and helping others.

6. Set healthy boundaries

It is very important to know how to say no to friends and family members who are always there to take your time, money, or space and speak up if people violate your boundaries.

Have you tried some of these? What are your ways of messing with people?

Please share your ideas with us.

Research Shows That We Are All Born Creative Geniuses But Our Education Dumbs Us Down

By
Stephanie Reeds

There’s no doubt that the most intelligent beings are the most extraordinary creative geniuses. However, in today’s world of constant expectations and socially-acceptable norms imposed by the ruling classes, we often experience obstacles that prevent us from getting in touch with our deepest imagination.

We’re well aware of the fact that we’re systematically dumbed down and our educational system is the first one to blame, but it seems like nobody is doing anything about it.

Well, almost nobody.

One of the people who committed their lives to prove what kind of influence society has on our creative thinking and the main connection between creativity and our established educational program, is Dr. George Land, a famous speaker, consultant, and general systems scientist.

He dedicated his career to studying the enhancement of creative performance as well as the components that determine high creative performance.

According to Dr. Land, the main and essential reason for the loss of our creativity lies in the core of the two primary thinking processes when it comes to creative potential.

The first is known as Divergent thinking that means creating a fresh new idea, an original thought, rather than just observing it. This often happens subconsciously. On the other side is the Convergent thinking that that refers to judging and criticizing an already existing idea which happens in our conscious thought.

And the main problem with our educational programs in Dr. Land’s opinion is that schools try to teach children to use both thinking mechanisms at the same time, which is impossible.

“What we have concluded is that non-creative behavior is learned,” stated Dr. Land.

In 1968, he conducted a longitudinal study that involved 1600 children who were enrolled in a Head Start Program. He gave these children a test that measures a person’s creative brilliance to see how creative they were.

It was exactly the same test that Dr. Land and Bet Jarman created for NASA to measure the creative potential and problem-solving capacity of their future rocket scientists.

Dr. Land re-tested the same children at the age of 10 and again at the age of 15. The task was to look at a specific problem and come up with fresh, innovative ideas. He later gave the same test to 280.000 adults at the average age of 31. The results were shocking.

The highest percentage of people who scored at “Genius Level“ were actually 5-year-olds with 98% of creative brilliance, 10-year-olds scored with 30%, 15-year-olds with 12%,  whereas the adults scored with only 2%.

In other words, they discovered that the longer an individual is subjected to the educational system, the lower their creative potential became.

So, how can we work past the BARRIER and get back in touch with our CREATIVE SELF?

Creativity is in the mind, at the very core of our imagination. So, despite our society’s best efforts to train our minds into narrow reasoning and prevent us from ‘thinking out of the box,’ our imagination can’t be killed. It is a special something that lies in every one of us and is just waiting for a nudge to be reawakened and restored.

Based on all of the studies he conducted, and all the brain scans he looked at, Dr. George Land advises us that all is not lost. He suggests that we can rehabilitate our creativity by simply judging less and increase our empathetic side to try and understand more. He adds that fear and anxiety can also be extremely non-productive.

Also, one of the best methods, in order to safely regain our creativity and awaken our imagination, is engaging in different kinds of physical and mental exercises in order to help reduce our day-to-day stress.

Yoga, meditation, or every kind of physical exercise, cause a process called neurogenesis – the creation of new brain cells.

Another thing we need to work on, so we can easily get in touch with our creative self, is somehow changing our belief system. Believe it or not, it is crucial for us to understand that whatever outlook we have on the world is mostly shaped by some cultural, political, or national indoctrination.

It is essential that we get out of the imaginary box our society demands and OPEN our minds to the possibility of everything.

 

 

11 Remarkable Qualities A Woman Has That Mean You Should Hold On To Her Tight

By
Stephanie Reeds

Finding that suitable perfect part of our life called soulmate is often very challenging and it can be quite hard. Our different, yet unique personalities have a way оf recognizing the traits in others and connect on an instant deeper level when they finally meet.

And just like that, out of the dark, when you’re least expecting it, the planets align in your favor and you get to cross your paths with the woman of your dreams. When you finally identify these qualities that shows you she’s the keeper, consider yourself the luckiest person alive. These values are unique and are only to be found in the rarest of gems.

Not all of us were blessed to meet the love of our lives.

If you do happen to stumble across a woman in your life that is a remarkable combination of these 11 exceptional qualities, please take good care of her, and never ever let her go…

1. She is one of a kind

Find a person who steps into your life and is different from every other person. Find a woman who stands out from the crowd in her own unique way. She shines with her individuality and makes you fall in love with her the minute your eyes meet. If you have this woman in your life, don’t you ever let her go.

2. She loves you for who you are

When you find someone who would do anything for you and loves you from the very bottom of her heart, you know she’s the right person for you. They value your soul and accept you for your individuality. If your girl loves you deeply on your worst days, as well as your best, never let her slip away.

3. She is curiously passionate

Find a girl who is driven and passionate about life. She will bring you happiness and joy and whenever you’re feeling blue, this gem will find the perfect way to lift your spirits. She’ll be your warmest sunray on a December morning.

4. She’s always willing to make compromises

In relationships, we’ll always come across some obstacles. The best way to overcome the barrier is through mutual understanding and constant communication. If you’re lucky enough to find a woman who’ll be willing to look past the negative things and meet you halfway, hold on to her.

5. She makes you feel like home

It’s that warm feeling of finding a safe place in this cruel world. Being madly in love is finding yourself in another person. You feel this sudden relief that everything is just the way it was meant to be and there’s no place you’d rather be than in her loving embrace. If your woman wakes this feeling in your heart, you are home. Don’t ever leave.

6. She doesn’t give up easily

She is a type of girl who firmly stands her ground. She precisely knows what she wants and goes after her goals. Mistakes and downhills won’t matter because she knows in her heart that the ultimate key to achieving is only going forward. Never give up on a virtue like this.

7. She beautiful inside and out

She’s the most beautiful girl you’ve ever met. We often mistake beauty for a superficial trait. But beauty is so much more than a physical appearance and true beauty is very hard to define. It is a combination of various qualities that shine through a person and make them beautiful.

8. She trusts you unconditionally

Never allow yourself to let go of a woman who trusts you and supports you unconditionally. These women are rare, and the harsh reality is that people tend to overreact and loosely jump to conclusions.

If your girl trusts you enough whenever you go for a boy’s night out, you know there’s something worth keeping. She knows that you love her and knows you’ll never do anything to hurt her. Cherish what you have and live up to the trust she has invested in you.

9. She’s strong and independent

Every man needs and wishes for a woman who is strong and independent. If you are lucky enough to find a woman who can be comfortable with herself and is confident and down-to-earth, you’ve found yourself a truly special gem. In times of need, she’ll always do her best to have your back.

10. She knows exactly how to push your buttons

She’s exactly what you’ve dreamt of your entire life. She knows your weakest spots and little flaws and has the ability to touch your soul and body in a way that nobody else did. Whenever you look into her eyes, you feel this insane magnetism and you keep falling harder for her each day. Don’t ever stop loving her!

11. She means everything to you

You have finally found your destined person. If you love her so much that your words can’t describe your inner feeling and you can’t imagine your life without her… hold on to her and make the best of it!

 

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The Art Of Being UNF*CKWITHABLE – 7 Ways To Master It

By
Mary Wright

It seems that nowadays we tend to obsess and overthink more than we should. We are annoyed by trivialities. We let other things that are not in our power to control us. We care way too much about what others think of us.

This needs to change! NOW!

Stop stressing over things that you can’t change. Don’t give away your f*cks to something that you shouldn’t be bothered with in the first place.

If you, too, are someone who cares too much and gives way too many f*cks – read on these 7 things that you should try doing.

1.  FOCUS ON YOUR OWN SH*T

Don’t allow yourself to get involved in someone else’s petty sh*t. Learn how to deal with your own sh*it instead, and don’t get caught up in pointless drama. Focus only on living your own life and don’t bother with how other people are living theirs.

2. DON’T LET OTHERS GET TO YOU

Don’t let others bring you down. They will try to get to you – but don’t let them. Only insecure people and people who find you superior and intimidating will go to great lengths to pull you down.

3. ACCEPT THAT SOME THINGS ARE JUST COMPLETE NONSENSE

The sooner you realize this, the better. You have to learn how to distinguish the important things from the unimportant ones to liberate yourself. The truth is, some things are so trivial and so sh*tty that you must accept them and move on. This is true for experiences as well as people.

4. IF YOU DON’T WANT TO DO IT – DON’T DO IT

As simple as that. You don’t have to do anything that you don’t want to – except maybe only a small number of things that you need to survive.  You have the right to remove yourself from any other thing, circumstance, or person that is making you unhappy and miserable.

5. IF YOU CAN’T CHANGE SOMETHING – MOVE ON

There is no point in dwelling on things that you cannot control. You need to face them, accept them as they are, and then move on with your life because they have no purpose to give you.

6. KNOW YOUR WORTH

You are a wonderful human being and you do deserve amazing things in this life. Don’t settle for less. Don’t let anyone discourage you and tell you differently. You must always know your worth!

7. BE WHO YOU WANT TO BE

You, and only you, can define yourself. Don’t let anyone else have that kind of power over you. Never allow anyone to tell you that your dreams and goals are ridiculous and unworthy of chasing. Do what you want to do. After all, you only live once, so make the best of it.

 

SO, STAY UNF*CKWITHABLE NO MATTER WHAT! AND REMEMBER TO ALWAYS BE TRUE TO YOURSELF.

 

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8 Natural Things Kids Do That We Tend To Falsely Perceive As Naughty

By
Elizabeth Williams

As a teacher, I’ve had the pleasure to work with children for some time. From that experience, I did manage to learn so many things about them (if you let them, they can teach you incredible things). The truth is, children do things differently – they see the world differently.

And this different way of seeing the world makes them act accordingly (and thus naturally). I came across an article in Psychology Today that speaks about some of their habits and I couldn’t help but notice how spot on these behaviors are among them.

I am talking about the things they do that we like to perceive as ‘naughty’ and ill-mannered. The truth is, most of us adults like to cure the children of a ‘disease’ called childhood, and this backfires badly.

We may have learned that we should not treat children like they are mentally incapable of understanding common sense, but we never managed to learn how to understand the world we have grown out of.

Here are 8 very natural things that children do that we like to perceive as naughty.

1. Uncontrollable impulses

Oftentimes parents expect that their children act like grownups before they have the chance to grow up. Many parents think that children are born with a fully functional self-control unit and that they should start using it as soon as possible.

However, you should be aware that children’s brains aren’t fully developed, especially when it comes to the regions involved in self-control, which become fully mature by the end of adolescence.

2. A lot of movement

This need to move around and run has little to do with being ‘naughty.’ It is a developmental need that needs to be paid special attention to. Instead of telling your kid off for running around the house or jumping on the bed, organize some physically engaging activities that involve the playground, cycling, or anything you know your child will love.

3. Playtime all the time

Children have a fierce need for play. Don’t be surprised if they like to make a silly game out of everything – especially when you are in a hurry. In fact, most of the ‘bad’ behaviors we see in the children are, as John Gottman explains, ‘bids’ for you to engage in playing with them.

So, if you want your child to behave when they’re supposed to make life easier for you, make sure you ‘behave’ as well and have some playtime with them throughout the day.

4. Being overstimulated

To achieve a normal balance in every aspect of your child’s life is paramount. Such is the need for balance between ‘uptime’ and ‘downtime,’ which, if disrupted, can cause children to ‘misbehave.’

Your children can call for attention when they don’t receive enough playtime, but it can also be that too much stimulation makes them feel overwhelmed and they start acting naughty. Your children need games and they also need to take a break from games and rest for a while.

5. Wired to become independent

It often happens that you start debating with your child whether the weather is appropriate for shorts or pants, and your child has already set their mind on shorts. Of course, the list can go on for miles here, if you start adding their courageous hairstyling feats and whatnot – but there’s a simple explanation for this behavior.

Every child is, as Erin Leybaputs it, “developmentally-wired to resist and become independent.” Their decisions are their own to make and they are just following the natural course of one’s development through deciding and acting independently, even when that doesn’t agree with your ideas.

6. Core conditions

If you know how it feels when you’re angry because of hunger, or tense because you need sleep, then imagine the tenfold effect children experience from these “core conditions” of being thirsty, hungry, tired, over-sugared, or ill.

When these conditions kick in, children find it very difficult to control their behavior and emotions, and they start acting differently (but accordingly). In the presence of such strong needs, it’s natural that they won’t always manage to communicate the message loudly and clearly the way you want to hear it.

7. Reaction to inconsistent limits

If you asked your child what they wanted for dinner but the next dinner you informed them of what they were going to eat without giving them choice, don’t be surprised to see them react. Here the list can go on, and the main issue is the inconsistency in the rules you’re applying to them.

Kids know how to accept rules easily, but the main problem becomes evident when these rules magically change for no particular reason. Being incongruent or setting double standards will make your child show protest and dissatisfaction because they want to know what to expect (and they really need to).

8. Affected by the parents’ moods

In the end, it’s not always that children can have a say in the way they’ll feel and act – mainly because of emotional contagion. It takes milliseconds for emotions to spread throughout the room and affect the rest, and this is especially true for children picking up on their parents’ negative moods.

So, when you are under great stress, down, distracted, or frustrated, expect that your children will start emulating these moods. The same goes when you are calm, centered, and relaxed. You are their role model, and they can’t help being affected by your emotions.

 

So, don’t dub your child ‘naughty’ the minute they do something you might not approve of. You have a child next to you, not an adult. If you want them to ‘behave’, then perhaps you should ‘behave’ as well and understand their world a little bit better.

 

Source: Psychology Today

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PayPal’s Founder Decides To Build World’s First Floating Nation To Save The Humanity From Politicians

By
Mary Wright

The founder of PayPal, Peter Theil, leads a project to build the world’s first floating nation in the Pacific Ocean off the island of Tahiti in 2020. 

Would you want to live in an independent country which floats on international waters? If you do, you could have a real possibility in 2020!

Peter Theil, the founder of PayPal, conducts a project to construct a floating nation that can function within its own laws. This would be the first floating nation in the world, and it will be placed in the Pacific Ocean off the island of Tahiti.

The project is being carried out by the Seasteading Institute, which is a nonprofit institute with a various team of aquaculture farmers, global marine biologists, investors, nautical engineers, and so on.

This island is being financed by a coin offering. These coin offerings are a relatively new way of crowdfunding because, with them, online projects and startups can raise money without having to sell stock or something else of the sort.

This organization plans on raising about $60 million by 2020 to build a dozen buildings. There will be 11 five-sided rectangular platforms which can hopefully support 3 stories buildings for up to 100 years. The first city is expected to be built on these platforms which can be further rearranged to meet its inhabitants’ needs.

The president of the Seasteading Institute, Joe Quirk, wrote this vision of his in a book called “Seasteading: How Floating Nations Will Restore The Environment, Enrich The Poor, Cure The Sick and Liberate Humanity From Politicians.”

He says that he hopes there will be thousands of ‘floating nations’ by 2050. These nations would be inhabited by people who want to live independently, following their own rules without politicians or bosses meddling in their lives.

Isn’t this marvelous?

The project is focused on creating a location where people can try out a different societal approach, one that has never been tried before.

“I don’t think it will be that dramatically radical in the first renditions. We were looking for sheltered waters, we don’t want to be out in the open ocean – it’s technologically possible but economically outrageous to afford,” said Randolph Hencken, the executive director of the Institute.

Moreover, he added that if they can be behind a reef break, they could design floating platforms which would be sufficient for those waters and at an affordable price. So, they wouldn’t have to start from zero because they already have their pilot project.

Finally, he said that they also have stable institutions, so they are able to work with a government that respects them and that they have respect for.

What do you think about their plan? Would you be interested to live in a floating nation?

 

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12 Effective Ways Positive People Separate Themselves From Negative Energy

By
Stephanie Reeds

Negativity can be found everywhere. Whether it’s people complaining just for the sake of doing it, bad habits ruling over our day-to-day activities, or just life taking us on a different turn, it has a subtle way of nesting in our existence and leave us disoriented.

However, it’s our decision to make if we choose to fight this feeling or let it consume our lives. All it takes is just the right amount of positive thought and willpower.

There are those rare amazing people that manage to master the art of positive thinking and perhaps the best way for us to learn avoiding the sources of negative energy is by simply applying these eternal rules that they follow.

Here are their 12 most effective ways of separating themselves from all kinds of negative energy.

1. They practice positive thinking  

Psychology and spirituality teach us that our thoughts determine our life. The more we surround our mind with positive thoughts, the more they reflect our lives and our day-to-day experiences.  Positive people know that only positive affirmations can lead to a successful and happy life.  

2. Their happiness comes from within

Positive upbeat people know that the only spring of happiness is the one they carry within themselves. Their happiness and positivity don’t rely on external sources. Because, deep down, they know that once that external stimulant vanishes, their state of joy can easily diminish. 

3. They believe in themselves

They know that the only key to a prosperous and beautiful life is to believe in yourself. There are thousands of reasons that encourage us to do so, no matter how worthless and deserted we might feel. Believe in yourself when nobody else does. 

4. They cut off negativity from their life

Negativity is everywhere around us, just like the air we breathe. But it’s up to us to immediately cut it loose from our lives or let it wash all over us.  Positive people have learned that the only way to protect themselves from those dark entities is to is to embrace a more positive perspective on life.

5. They spend time recharging in nature

Spending time in nature rejuvenates our mind, soul, and body. Positive people know that in order to lead a life through mindfulness and tranquility, one must first become one with nature, the very source of our existence.

6. They take full responsibility for their actions

Positive people have a high sense of responsibility for everything that happens in their life. Whether it’s a failure or success, they take full responsibility for their behavior. They are conscious that all of their actions are bound to have some sort of reaction or a consequence and every little failure its just another step closer to their desired destination.

7. They consider failure as another important life lesson

As said before, there’s no such thing as failure to positive people. It’s just another way to grow and learn. They know that the key to success is never giving up, no matter how many times they’ve failed. It is only with positive thinking that we can expect and achieve so much in life. 

8. They know how to control their thoughts

You know how the saying goes: “Be careful what you wish for because you just might get it”. The mind is the most powerful tool we possess, but at the same time can be the most dangerous weapon. It only takes a little negativity to be brought out of control. Positive beings know how to control their thoughts in order to control the course of their actions. 

9. They make time to relax

It is important that we always make some time off our hectic weekly agendas and just… RELAX. We live in a restless society, so sometimes it is better if we just stop for a second and slow down.

10. They’ll always find a solution

Life as we know it can be so unpredictable that sometimes it can hit us hard and throw us off balance. In these situations, people tend to lose their self-confidence and find it hard to find the optimal solution to move on.

But positive people have a perfect mechanism to overcome these difficult situations by maintaining an optimistic and constructive approach to every outcome. There is a solution for everything, you just have to look closely.

11. They know when to say no

Leading a peaceful life often requires taking some strict measures and precautions in order to protect your well-being from the claws of every day’s energy-vampires. That’s why it’s vital to learn to say NO when you feel like it. Positive people focus on their priorities instead of constantly pleasing others.

12. They don’t need anyone’s approval

Positive people don’t allow to dwell on everybody’s opinions about their actions. If you let people project their fears and judgment on your goals, it’s likely you’ll end up demotivated. Don’t let them rain on your parade because the truth is, people will always have something mean to say. And it’s known for a fact – that says a more about them than it says about you. 

 

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This Goes To My ‘Best Friend’ Who Decided To Cut Me Out Like I Never Existed

By
Elizabeth Williams

This goes out to the “best friend” who left selfishly without giving me the chance to say goodbye. Growing apart from people that were once close to me and experiencing that gut-wrenching feeling of loneliness and raw vacancy is one of the most painful and hardest things I’ve ever lived to experience.

I still can’t get over what happened. It’s almost a year now, but time can’t seem to heal my pain. I stay awake at night and think about all the logical reasons why someone would do that and what kind of a person would dare to do something so inexplicable to someone they loved so fondly.

You left me with so many unanswered questions. Was it my fault? Was it something else? Did it hurt you to cut me out of your life? Do you miss me? The thing that hurts me the most is that I might never get the chance to find the answers to my questions.

I can blame myself. I can get angry at you and never want to forgive you. I may never know the truth. And I may never get the closure I need.  But I sure miss you a lot.  Even though sometimes I hate myself for doing that. I just can’t help it.

But I know that no matter what I do, I can’t diminish our relationship. I cannot deny the bond we shared. Those were and will forever stay our fond memories. No matter what happened in our lives, I can’t devalue what we had. And what we had was special.

As much as I am angry with you for the way you left, I can’t deny that you were this big part of my life. And with that part gone, I felt like I was going to shatter into tiny little glass pieces and never be able to get back to where I was.

But I guess life is not just about beauty. These things make up for that balance. Life is colorful and dramatic – an amazing chain of events: some of them yellow, some of them grey, but some of them black. And they say everything happens for a reason. I truly hope I’ll find it soon enough.

Most importantly, I realized that I can’t stay mad at you. It’s hurting me. After all, it was your decision. No matter how hard it was for me to comprehend the cold-hearted truth, I learned the hard way that I need to let go.

Now I’m wiser. I came to terms with myself and made a decision that I will let you go. And I won’t be angry about everything you did. I must do this for myself and for all the good things we shared. 

I don’t know if you’ll ever get to read this, or if you’ll ever see me again, but I hope you are doing well. I hope you live a life you’re proud of. And I hope you find people that startle you and cherish you the way I did.

 

Thank you for being there for me and thank you for our memories.

I hope our paths cross again someday. If not, I hope to see you in a different life.

Till then, I wish you nothing but pure happiness.

 

 

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11 Ways Your Life Gets Instantly Better When You Stop Going Out

By
Stephanie Reeds

That constant Friday night bar-hopping and crowd-surfing can be quite exhausting from time to time. What if you actually gave yourself a break and enjoyed this weekend from the comfort of your bedroom?

I know some of this might be too hard to handle for all of you party animals out there, but there’s no harm in trying. 

Just imagine this scenario: Looong warm bubble-baths, that long-awaited alone time with your favorite book and a cup of coffee, cozy movie-marathon nights, finishing off that whole grain chocolate bar with a nice glass of wine… ooh goodie. The list of pampering oneself on a Friday night can go for miles.

 Take a peek at these 14 reasons why staying up home rather than getting wasted can be this year’s optimal resolution.

1. You’ll save a lot of money

One of the most beneficial reasons to stay at home in my opinion.  You’ll still have those delicious meals but in the comfort of your home and for a much fairer price. You’ll also enjoy having the time to actually cook something by yourself while enjoying that fine glass of wine.

Another reason? You’ll avoid the horror of getting wasted and buying a ton of rounds for people who you’ve happened to meet under those awkward circumstances. Not to mention cab fees or entry fees.

2. You’ll get rid of excessive weight

It’s safe to say that this way you can definitely avoid those 3 am blacked-out visits to McDonald’s or the local town bakery, which by the way happens to make the best chocolate croissants. 

3. You’ll wake up to the joy of not regretting last night’s decision(s)

“Oh God, how could I do that?”; “What was I thinking?” You know that awful feeling when you’re full of regrets? I know you do. That might be the potential scenario if you choose wasting yourself instead of Netflix chilling.

4. You’ll have more time to be productive

When you loosen up on going out every weekend in a row, you give yourself the much-needed free time for thousands of productive ways to spend your day. Why spend your Saturday oversleeping when you can use that sun for a perfect stroll in the park with your best friend?

5. You’ll finally get your beauty sleep

Not going out will leave you just enough time to work on your sleeping schedule. Because we all know how important it is to maintain your beauty sleep in order to focus on productive activity throughout the next day. There’s a huge difference between going to bed at 12 am and going to bed at 5 am. The main difference is your actual state of soberness.

6. You’ll ease up on social pressure

Have you ever felt that pressure in nonstop going out? Constantly rushing to be on time, rushing to catch that cab, pressuring yourself to be sociable even when you don’t feel like it, stressing to look great and attractive.  Wouldn’t be nice if for once you actually save your energy from all that mess and indulge in the serenity of an all-nighter Harry Potter marathon with a warm cup of tea?

7. You won’t wake up with the possible horror of 50 drunken tagged pics

Oh, the horror…  There might not always be exactly 50 drunken selfies, but I’m sure all of you have gone through this kind of awful morning after. You don’t even remember the night let alone the photographic evidence. The best way to deal with it… It’s by simply avoid doing it.

8. You’ll give your liver the TIMEOUT it deserved

People, this one is a very serious issue. Depending on the amount of drinking or partying on a weekend night, the consequences are severe. Save yourself the trouble and give your body the TIMEOUT it really deserves by simply reducing that unhealthy way of life.

9. It’s less likely you’ll end up losing your stuff

Big party on Friday night. You know how it is. You’ll either hold on to your personal belongings the whole night or you’ll end up leaving without your new leather coat. And let’s assume that the “drunken you” will definitely won’t think twice before leaving everything in the corner.  Let’s skip this one out, shall we?

10. You won’t have another one of your emotional drunkity-drunk episodes

There are also the famous “emotional breakdowns”.  We’ve all been a victim of a drunken emotional episode. The worst part about it is that the situation that has upset you in the first place probably isn’t even that big of a deal. You wouldn’t have to go through all of that drama or wonder how did it end if you chose to stay in that night.

11. You can just unwind and relax  

Probably the best thing about not going out all the time is the chance to finally unwind and relax. You can indulge in every mood, every little thing you didn’t have the time to do up until now. There is an ocean of opportunities.  Choose your favorite activities and enjoy.

At the end, it all depends on you. It’s a fact that socializing and going out is a crucial step in order to live a cultural and more fulfilled life. But never ever underestimate your alone time. It is the only sacred time where you can be at one with your thoughts and preferences.

 

 

 

12 Effective Ways To Cleanse The Negative Energy And Raise The Vibration In Your Home

By
Elizabeth Williams

Neglecting your living space means neglecting your life and inviting negative energy into your energetic field. The truth is, if your home is riddled with negative energy, it will be during your sleep that you’ll absorb most of the negativity and wake up fully charged with it.

This negative energy can affect your work life, love life, relationships with friends and family, and much more. The most concerning fact about it is that most people are unaware of its presence and let it ruin their lives little by little.

So, here’s how you can purge that negative energy and raise the vibration of your home so that it becomes a magnet for positive energy, experiences, and people.

1. Get rid of the clutter

You should keep your living space neat and tidy for the major part of the day – especially when you’re asleep. If there’s clutter in your house, be sure that it will project a messy energy that will disturb the natural energetic flow.

So, put everything in its place and make sure you have designated space for everything you intend to keep in your house. Otherwise, ask yourself: do I really need this?

2. Do you really need all that stuff?

Less is always more, especially when it comes to hoarding items in your house. One ornament makes a piece of art, while many make a gift shop. You don’t want your place to turn into a storage house for things that you don’t even have the time to admire.

By allowing your living space to breathe, you allow for new energy to gather in the places where it is free to reside. Objects have the tendency to accumulate the negative energy from the room, so having too many of them is not a very wise choice.

3. Bring some life into your space – plants and fresh flowers

Plants and fresh flowers always bring in new energy and serve to cleanse the negative one. Green plants have the power not only to purify the air, but they also convert the negative energy into positive.

So, make sure you buy some nice plants, and again – stick to having one or two that are worth it and that have their own place with enough sunlight. Taking care of them will further their energetic potential, as your bond with them will become one that serves as mutual protection and nurturing.

4. Break down the negative energy continuum

Negative energy spreads like a disease in the house. It can start from one place, and it gradually spreads all around and over the house. The best ways to break this continuum include a few methods of energy cleansing that you can read about in the further points.

5. Burning Sage

White sage smudge sticks are an excellent way to break the negative energy loop apart. Open your windows and start smudging your place making sure you reach all the corners in the rooms. The most effective way is starting from your eastern-most corner and going counter-clockwise.

Although in the end, no matter how you do it, the most important thing is to engage your focus and attention on the action of cleansing negative energy and allow to let go of it. The bulk of the negative energy resides in corners, so make sure you give them some more focused treatment.

6. Salt

Salt’s crystalline properties have the ability to break down negative energy, especially when it has been accumulated in furniture or carpets. Simply throw some salt on your carpets and furniture, let it work its magic for about half an hour, and then vacuum clean it.

Additionally, placing a Himalayan salt lamp will radiate with the neutralizing properties of the salt while providing your air with negative ions and giving you a warm light to enjoy.

7. Rearranging furniture

A highly recommended thing to do if your house has been affected by a longer period of negative energy and sickness is to rearrange your furniture. Changing the place of at least two things in a room will break the negative energy chain that has been created by its spreading.

8. Opening doors and windows

Changing the air in your living space every morning and night is very important, regardless of what time of the year it is. Simply let some new and fresh air to bring about a change in the vibration of your room and see how everything becomes calmer and clearer.

9. Letting the sunlight in

For as long as the sun is shining outside, it should be shining inside your house as well. The sun’s life-giving light is one of the strongest sources of positive energy that simply breaks down any lingering negativity.

Make a habit of pulling the curtains away and letting the sun brighten your living space. It’s a very powerful energy we’re talking about.

10. Crystals

Crystals are a natural source of positive energy. You don’t need to pile your place up with crystals, but one larger one that will take the central position in your house can serve as protection and a source of a higher vibration.

Place a larger quartz crystal in the middle of your house and cleanse it every month with some running water (or a salt-water bath) before recharging it in the sunlight or in the moonlight.

11. Burning incense

Any natural incense will do good to maintain the positive vibration of your home. However, they are powerless against clutter, chaos, and a generally messy place. If you have followed the steps above, you should definitely light some incense of your liking and enjoy the already cozy and pleasant atmosphere.

12. Meditation

In the end, you are the greatest source of energy that influences the inanimate nature of your living space. That said, it would be best if (after all the cleansing) you started doing meditation and raise your own vibration in the positive conditions you have created.

Designate a special place for meditation that other people won’t mingle in, and use it as your and your house’s source of positive energy with you as the main generator.

 

Try these steps next time you do a more thorough cleaning of your house and you will notice the change immediately. And don’t forget: Attracting positivity in your home means attracting positivity in your life.

 

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