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50 Things You Should Do Before You Die

1.Bathe in The Blue Lagoon Geothermal Spa

The perfect place for relaxation is the Blue Lagoon Geothermal Spa in Iceland. Not only that the spa is rich in minerals it also has healing properties.

2. Hang from Toronto’s CN Tower

Are you into extreme sports? If so, you should visit Toronto’s CN Tower. It used to be the tallest building in the world. You can either climb the tower or you can do the EdgeWalk. Don’t worry about safety, there are guides to keep you safe.

3. Zip-Line With Family or Friends

Looking for fun? Try zip-line with family or friends. Many companies are offering this kind of experience and you can do it on very different locations. It’s up to you to decide which one to choose.

4. Eat in an Undersea Restaurant in the Maldives Called IthaaNot only you will try the best cuisine in the world, you will also have the opportunity to see the underwater world up close and feel like a part of it.

5.Watch the Sunset From Oia, Santorini, Greece

If you wish to see the perfect sunset, visit Oia, a little town on the Thirean islands in Greece. It’s a very romantic place and perfect place for proposal. So, don’t miss this opportunity if you plan to get married.

6.Attend the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona Spain

Talking about festivals, San Fermín Festival has very unique celebration. Apart from enjoying music and fireworks, you can participate in the Running of the Bulls. Yes, that’s right! You can have the pleasure to be chased by ferocious bulls, or you can just enjoy the fun.

7. Throw Tomatoes at La Tomatina

This is a festival you definitely must visit. Don’t miss the chance to get bombarded with over-ripe tomatoes in the streets of Buñol in Valencia. Tip- wear old clothes and be careful of your mobile phone.

8. Be Part of a flash Mob

Don’t be one of the passers-by, join the flash mob, participate and feel the excitement. Just out of fun, try it!

9. Play Golf on the Old Course at St. Andrews

The Old Course of St. Andrews is one of the oldest golf facilities in Scotland. For all those who are golf lovers, this is the place where you can have the perfect game and get in touch with the history of this game since this is the place where the game was born.

10. Cage-Dive with Crocodiles

If you are an adrenaline addict, I can assure you that this experience will be worth it. In this extreme adventure you can meet crocodiles face to face. But hey, don’t worry, the cages are built to resist the attacks so you will be safe.

11. Party at Mardi Gras

One of the best attractions in New Orleans is Mardi Gras. It is one of the biggest carnivals where you can see a lot of parades, floats, picnics, music. You can try a lot of different food, meet new people and have lots of excitement.

12. Explore the Great Pyramids of Giza

The Great Pyramids of Giza are considered to be the oldest structures in the world. So if you wish to experience history, Giza is the place to visit.

13. Stand Atop the Eiffel Tower

Be prepared for a long wait for the lift since this is the most wanted view in all of Paris. The spectacular view of the city is breathtaking, especially at night when you can see all of Paris in lights.

14. Swim in the Devil’s Pool

Ready for more thrill and adventure? You are going to love the Devil’s Pool near Victoria Falls. It’s believed that this pool was cursed by an Aboriginal and some people claim they have seen ghosts in the water. Sounds daring?

15. Party at the Rio Carnival

Carnivals are the best places to have fun, enjoy music, food and other kinds of entertainments. If you wish to spend good time and have fun, you definitely must visit the Rio Carnival.

16. Become a Space Tourist

Ever wondered how the Earth looks like from outer space? Well, if you have enough money you can afford yourself a tour into space and experience this exciting space adventure.

17. Swim in the World’s Largest Swimming Pool

The largest swimming pool in the world, which is equal to 20 Olympic sized pools, is San Alfonso del Mar in Chile. It also holds the record of being the deepest pool in the world. Simple floating in the pool can bring you great pleasure.

18. Dance in the Rain

Feel the magic! Dance in the rain without the fear of getting soaked. You can do it on your own, or you can spread the happiness and invite friends to join you. You will not regret it, I promise!

19. Buy a Round-the-World Air Ticket

One of the things that you shouldn’t miss to do is to travel around the world. Yes, I think of the whole world. Pack your bags and travel around, experience the diversity and the beauty of this amazing world.

20. Visit the “Real” Santa Claus in Finland

Christmas is the most magical time of the year. If you haven’t had the opportunity to meet the ‘real’ Santa Clause, you definitely need to go in Finland where you can meet him in person. Santa Claus in Finland works not only for Christmas but every day in the year you can enjoy his company.

21. Ride The ‘X Train’

What a better way to arrive to Vegas from L. A. than the X Train? It will make sure that the journey remains a party throughout; you can enjoy lounges, bars, internet, flat screen TVs etc.

22. Send a Message in a Bottle

 Out of fun, write something and put it in a bottle. Release the bottle in the sea and maybe one day someone will find your message.

23. Learn to SailThe skill to sail might in handy one day. If you wish to be different than the others you might consider learning how to sail since this is an impressive skill, not everyone knows how to sail.

24. Learn to Speak Another Language Fluently

You never know when this skill can be useful. However, learning another language is a must, plus it gives you more reason to travel and helps you for better job position.

25. Spend a Night in a Tree House

Every child dreams of having a tree house. If you had this kind of dreams and you didn’t manage to fulfill them as a child, you might try doing it as an adult and spend at least one night in a tree house.

26. Fly First Class with Emirates

Emirate’s first class accommodations will make you feel like you are in a five star hotel in the skies. Once you try it, you will never wish to go back in business class.

27. Literally Reflect at the World’s Largest Salf Flat Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia

It’s a must! The large area, clear skies, and the exceptional flatness of the surface make the Salar attractive for tourist and it’s a breathtaking experience.

28. Stay in an Overwater Bungalow

It doesn’t matter if you visit a luxury or a modest overwater bungalow, as long as you feel the magic of staying in one. Create memories that you will remember forever.

29. Swing on the Edge of the World in Ecuador

You must try the swings that are hanging from La Casa Del Arbol in Baños, Ecuador. They will most certainly make you feel like you’re on top of the world.

30. Add a Lock to the Pont des Arts Bridge in Paris

This pedestrian bridge in Paris, which crosses the River Seine, is famous for the love locks. Although the locks have been removed, you can still visit the bridge and put a graffiti lock on it and seal your love.

31. Dine at an Undersea RestaurantTry a different kind of culinary experience, eat in an undersea restaurant. You can enjoy both the cuisine and the serenity of the environment. 

32. Experience Zero Gravity

If you wish to float like and astronaut and fly like a superhero try experiencing zero gravity. A lot of corporations have this kind of offers and you should take the chance and try it.

33. Become a Fighter Pilot for a Day

A lot of airports offer this kind of flight experience. If you ever dreamed of becoming a ‘Top Gun’ you should seize the opportunity fulfill your dream.

34. Go Flyboarding

Another extreme sport to try is flyboarding. It’s a combination of water skiing, wakeboarding, snowboarding and acrobatic diving. Take a deep breath and go!

35. Ride a Gondola in Venice, Italy

You have not felt Italy unless you have taken a gondola ride through the canals of Venice. It is the main mean of transport and it can be very romantic.

36. Ride an Elephant

Elephant ride is a very popular tourist activity in Asia and Africa. In many ways, the elephant ride is equivalent experience to swimming with dolphins.

37. Bungee Jump From Royal Gorge Bridge

Bungee jumping anyone? Try the Royal Gorge Bridge in Colorado. It is a suspension bridge which will definitely give you the best bungee jumping experience.

38. Make a Call From a London Phone Booth

One of the thing to try when in London- make a call from the London phone booth. These old fashioned phone booths are part of the history of the city.

39. Skydive

It takes a lot of courage to try skydiving. But be brave, take a leap of faith and jump! You can do it alone or tandem, either way it’s very exciting and fun!

40. Cage Dive With Great White Sharks

Meet in person the majesty of the ocean’s number one predator, the Great White Shark. Don’t worry about safety, the cages are designed to keep you safe from shark attack.

41. Drink Beer at Oktoberfest in Germany

If you are beer lover, the world’s largest public festival is a must. Almost six million tourist visit the Munich Oktoberfest which lasts for two weeks.

42. Visit the Great Wall in China

A place that is worth to visit is the Great Wall in China. It’s still hard to believe this was built by simple human endeavor even after you’ve seen, touched and walked the wall.

43. Forgive and Let Go of Grudges

Be happier and let go of grudges. Forgive those who made wrong to you and move on. Who needs to remember bad things in life? Move on and be happy.

44. Walk Behind a Waterfall

Can you imagine a better way to cool off on a hot summer day than in the mist of waterfall? Not only that it’s magical, walking behind a waterfall can be stunning.

45.Swim With Dolphins

Dolphins are very clever and energetic animals. Don’t miss the opportunity to swim with them and enjoy their company.

46. Travel Somewhere New Every Year

If you wish to visit the world you will need more time so you should visit at least one new place every year. To shorten the list faster, if you can afford it, you can visit more than one different place.

47. Name a Star

Yes, it’s possible. For a low price, you can name your own star and if you wish you can give it to someone as a gift. Interesting, right?

48. Prepare a Care Package For the Homeless

Do something nice for the homeless. Bring a smile on someone in need and give them little hope in this world.

49. Host an event in the Sky

Host a business dinner in the sky! Now this will be a meeting that no one will ever forget. Just make sure your guests aren’t afraid of heights before you plan the event.

50. See the Fairy Pools in ScotlandOne of the most magical places in Scotland that attracts a lot of tourists is definitely a place you must visit.

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This Is What Triggers Your Anxiety, Based On Your Zodiac Sign

Everyone has different reasons for feeling anxious and those reasons can vary drastically from person to person.

However, there are some triggering reasons for anxiety and stress based on your zodiac sign.

Still, these reasons are general and might vary from person to person.

Aries

(March 21st to April 19th)

You are filled with a lively nature and on days when you are not feeling like yourself, you will still want to be on the go. You fail to realize that life can and will function without you.

Not being in the zone to be on the go is basically what triggers those anxious feelings in you and that makes you feel a bit overwhelmed, out of shape and stressed beyond measure. What you need to do is give yourself a break.

Taurus

(April 20th to May 21st)

Your greatest reason for anxiety is when the sense of stability is out of your life in some way. Also you get anxious when you are unable to meet deadlines and when you fail to meet someone on time.

You often make the problems much worse than they actually are in your head and you can get very anxious if someone makes you feel like you are not good enough.

Gemini

(May 22nd to June 21st)

You have a high tendency to take the little things in life too serious and this causes great anxiety. You need to calm your mind and not form permanent feelings and emotions about temporary things.

Sometimes you may focus on the negative side of things due to your dual nature, but bear in mind that everything has a positive side as well.

Cancer

(June 22nd to July 22nd)

It is important for you to feel safe and calm so when someone invades your privacy and tries to control you it causes you anxiety.

You can’t take criticism and you can’t stand when people are staring at you. You need to refrain from taking things to heart so easily and feel free to tell people what you think and how you feel.

Leo

(July 23rd to August 22nd)

You wish to be in control and so loosing it can fill you with anxiety. You set definite goals and go for it so when you lose track of things you get very anxious.

You need to stop worrying too much and follow someone else’s plan. Things will work just fine.

Virgo

(August 23rd to September 22nd)

You are known to be the ideal perfectionist and that is the reason to overthink things more than twice. When things don’t work your way you start overthinking and analyzing thus causing yourself anxiety.

You are your own and worst enemy. You need to trust more that things will be okay.

Libra

(September 23rd to October 22nd)

You have difficulty understanding that life is not always fair.Justice means the most to you in life so if you feel a sense of injustice it really stresses you out. It is okay to give in sometimes and simply accept the situation as it is.

Remember that you are just human and you can’t change what humans are not able to change. Over Complicating things is never helpful anyway.

Scorpio

(October 23rd to November 22nd)

You can be a bit selfish and you care mostly on your own well-being. Lack of love and attention as well as not having enough privacy or quiet triggers anxious feelings in your mind.

You have to realize that not everyone is supposed to love you or care about you, so don’t expect everyone to respect your boundaries.

Sagittarius

(November 23rd to December 21st)

You have free spirit and you hate the rules, judgment, criticism and other people’s expectations. You have trouble meeting the deadlines and sitting idle and leading a monotonous life makes you very restless and anxious.

You should ditch the things and people who bring you down and focus on your happiness.

Capricorn

(December 22nd to January 20th)

You put too much pressure on yourself. Being a workaholic, you set high expectations and hard-to-achieve goals and get depressed when you fail to do reach them.

You can get really stressed over the tiniest thing. You have to take it easy. Nothing is perfect so try to ease a bit.

Aquarius

(January 21st to February 18th)

You like to keep it cool but the everyday routines of getting things done will not allow you to do that. Multitasking is the root to your stress and anxiety.

Keep in mind that once in a while you need to slow down and relax, try dealing with things one at a time.

Pisces

(February 19th to March 20th)

You do not like to spend a lot of time among the crowds and are afraid of public speaking. You surely are smart, witty, humorous and highly creative but getting it all out in the open is not always the course you wish to take.

Exposing it all makes you very anxious.Since you can’t avoid the people, you have to learn to be a bit more social and spend a lot of me time to restore your energy.

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Victory! U.S. Bans The Sale Of African Elephant Ivory

The U.S. organization  Fish and Wildlife Service announced a near-total ban on the commercial trade of African elephant ivory last week since African elephants are projected to go extinct within the next decade.

The organization said that it was only a matter of time before the ban was implemented, as the public wishes to stop the trade with animals and they want to protect the endangered mammals.

“Since we proposed this rule in 2015, we received more than 1.3 million comments from the public, demonstrating that Americans care deeply about elephants and overwhelmingly support African elephant conservation,” said director Daniel M. Ashe.

At the Africa Elephant Summit in Botswana, Africa, conservationists presented some alarming figures about the elephants, pointing  that they very well may go extinct within the next 10 years if something drastic isn’t done.

“This species could be extinct in our lifetime, within one or two decades, if the current trend continues, In five years we may have lost the opportunity to save this magnificent and iconic animal,” stated Dune Ives, senior researcher at the philanthropic organization Vulcan.

China, which is the largest importer of illegally poached African elephant ivory, has received immense pressure in recent years to crack down on the trade.

In response, Chinese government and largest social media site tightened measures to reduce the illegal import and trade of poached ivory.

The elephant’s future is entirely dependent on persuading The Chinese (and to a lesser extend other Far Eastern countries such as Thailand and Vietnam) to end this illegal trade in what only rich people buy and nobody needs.

There are encouraging signs that the message is finally getting through, but it is going to be touch and go for Africa’s steadily dwindling herds,” said  Brian Jackman, Telegraph Travel’s safari expert, at the Africa Elephant Summit in Botswana.According to the USFW, after China, the United States is the second largest ivory market in the world.This has resulted in an elephant being killed every 15 minutes for its tusks and nearly 100 elephants are murdered each day for their tusks.

Under the new guidelines, ivory can be sold if it was brought into the United States before it was listed as endangered or if the elephant died of natural causes, as long as there is documentation.

The new rules restrict those sales to genuine antiques, such as ivory statues, artwork or chiseled chess pieces, that have been lawfully imported, as well as items like musical instruments that were made using less than 200 grams of ivory.

One major exception to the rules will allow musicians to buy and sell instruments with small amounts of ivory, and also they can carry them on international flights.

This issue came up after a previous order from Mr. Ashe made it nearly impossible for musicians to travel with instruments that contained elephant ivory, since they were not able to obtain the proper permits.

“We still have much to do to save this species, but today is a good day for the African elephant,” said director Ashe.

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NASA Says: We DIDN’T Change Your Zodiac Sign, Astrology Isn’t Real!

Did you know that there are actually 13 astrological signs instead of 12?  This means that 86 percent of all people were born under a different sign.

This is old new yet Capricorns, Sagittarii, and everyone in between flipped out and incorrectly blamed NASA.

However, the space agency would like everyone to know that they didn’t actually change anything.

On their webpage, NASA posted detailed explanation about the changes in the zodiac. First things first, they gave explanation on astronomy and astrology. According to them, the former is a science that intelligent people devote their lives to, and the latter is hooey.

Astronomy is the scientific study of everything in outer space. Astronomers and other scientists know that stars many light years* away have no effect on the ordinary activities of humans on Earth.

Astrology is something else. It’s not science. No one has shown that astrology can be used to predict the future or describe what people are like based only on their birth date. Still, like reading fantasy stories, many people enjoy reading their “astrological forecast” or “horoscope” in the newspaper every day,” the agency explains.

“Here at NASA, we study astronomy, not astrology. We didn’t change any zodiac signs, we just did the math. Astrology is something else,” NASA says. “It’s not science.

No one has shown that astrology can be used to predict the future or describe what people are like based on their birth dates.”

In fact, the Babylonians are the ones to be blamed for the mistake because they were lazy! When they came up with the zodiac signs, they left one out on purpose and used 12 signs instead of 13.

This was more convenient because it fit their calendar of 12 lunar cycles per year. But that means everyone who’s adopted their astrological calendar and associated personality profiles in the millennia since have been wrong.

NASA pointed out the error and offered up a correction. The new zodiac calendar has some big changes since not only there are 13 signs now, the dates have changed in some cases.

The space agency updated the calendar to reflect the actual amount of time the sun spends aligned with each constellation, which has changed since the Babylonian’s time thanks to the Earth’s tilt.

For example, Scorpio only takes up seven days of the year and the new sign, Ophiuchus, takes up 19 days.

“The constellations are different sizes and shapes, so the sun spends different lengths of time lined up with each one. The line from Earth through the sun points to Virgo for 45 days, but it points to Scorpius for only 7 days.  

To make a tidy match with their 12-month calendar, the Babylonians ignored the fact that the sun actually moves through 13 constellations, not 12. Then they assigned each of those 12 constellations equal amounts of time.

So, we didn’t change any zodiac signs…we just did the math,” the article says.

And what does this mean for you? Well, here’s what the ~new~ star sign dates look like according to NASA’s calculations:

Capricorn: Jan 20 – Feb 16

Aquarius: Feb 16 – March 11

Pisces: March 11 – April 18

Aries: April 18 – May 13

Taurus: May 13 – June 21

Gemini: June 21 – July 20

Cancer: July 20 – Aug 10

Leo: Aug 10 – Sept 16

Virgo: Sept 16 – Oct 30

Libra: Oct 30 – Nov 23

Scorpio: Nov 23 – Nov 29

Ophiuchus: Nov 29 – Dec 17

Sagittarius: Dec 17 – Jan 20

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Strong Women Would Rather Be Alone Than Waste Time With Assholes

Let’s not mince words here, dating can be fun and amazing. However, more often than not, it is just a waste of time. Can you count all the failed relationships in your life? I’m sure that most of them ended because of a jerk who didn’t call you back or stopped respecting you.

The truth is: You don’t need that!

You don’t need to wait for someone to call you or ask someone to respect you. You don’t need a person who will lie to you or a person who wants you to change.

I know, he is gorgeous and sexy and you know that nobody is perfect so maybe you could just give him one more chance. He’ll change, you say to yourself. But the reality is: he probably won’t! Everyone has flaws, but cheating and lying are choices. Choices that he made consciously. You don’t need that.

Everyone has flaws, but cheating and lying are choices. Choices that he made consciously. You don’t need that.

From my experience, it looks like most of the available good-looking guys are jerks. That’s why I decided not to take the risk and I’m staying single until I’m sure that I’ve found a genuinely great guy. And honestly, I enjoy being single.

It’s great to do whatever you want every single day. Nobody judges me when I spend hours doing my nails or stay at home during the weekend just to watch reality shows.

And another thing – I don’t miss a guy in my life. I realized that looking for the right guy is not so important as it seemed to me before. Now I know that being alone is not the same as feeling lonely. You can feel lonely even if you are in a relationship. Being alone is liberating!

I don’t need another cute guy who will turn out to be a douchebag. I don’t want that! I want to be myself and do the things I like. I feel free to explore and conquer the world!

Nothing can stop me now. After many experiences with douchebags, no guy can fool me into going along that road again. I know that all of them are fun at the beginning, but that doesn’t prove that they are good guys.

That is why I address this text to all the girls who had a jerk in their lives. You don’t deserve that! You are powerful, free-willed and independent and you can be whatever you want in your life.

You don’t need a guy to succeed or travel the world. Especially not an asshole who puts out the fire in you.

Don’t allow to be fooled by the puppy-eye look or the sweet words. You know what he did to you! Don’t let him do it again.

Don’t be afraid to be alone. You don’t need dating to be happy. Happiness is much more than that! It’s feeling comfortable and free.

Even if you choose to date, do it carefully. Do it bearing in mind that you have everything you need – yourself. And don’t forget that all the other guys also seemed perfect at the beginning.

Enjoy living life by yourself. Time goes by very quickly and you don’t want to waste it, do you? At the end, you want to be sure that you’ve had everything you wished for and not feel sorry that you wasted your nerves, energy and time on someone who simply wasn’t worth it.

Always remember that if you don’t love yourself, the others won’t love you either. By loving yourself I mean enjoying life freely and not sacrificing yourself for someone who doesn’t even respect you.

Be strong and fierce, because you have to be, in order to succeed in today’s world. And you don’t need anyone for that.

“You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection” – Buddha

 

Why Netflix & Hulu is Better Than Cable TV?

For years, Cable TV has been ruling households for letting you watch various TV programs, Movies, cartoons etc. However, in recent years, online streaming services have surged up cutting the cord of many Cable TV subscribers.  In fact, as per the reports, there has been a decline in number of Cable TV subscribers (2.05 Million) in US alone in year 2016 and an estimate says 2.11 Million users would stop using cable TV by the end of 2017.

Yes, there are still many shows, which we can only watch on TV, but there are much more and great content provided by these Online streaming sites. Most popular streaming sites today are Netflix and Hulu. Here we will discuss each of them and finally let you know our verdict.

Fact: According to a report, Cable TV is dying as people are moving toward video on demand platform. Cord cutting revolution is coming.

Netflix

Netflix can be said to be the pioneer in providing online streaming services to the users. It is so much in people’s mind that while you say online streaming sites, people say Netflix. With most wide array of media content and original programs, Netflix has been able to capture the market worldwide

 The first plan starts with $7.99, the second is of $9.99 and the premium plan is of $11.99. This means only spending $8-$12 per month you would be able to have access to movies, TV shows, Documentaries, Netflix original programs etc.

As per the reports, Netflix has closed to over 93 million users by the end of 2016. Keeping paid plans aside, there are many legal free movie sites where one can have ball of a time.

Hulu

The best alternative to your cable TV is Hulu. Said to be the pioneer in Live TV programming, Hulu lets you enjoy all the latest episodes of your favourite TV shows as it airs on television. With talks going on around with major networks like HBO, Hulu has been able to garner robust users who can view TV shows, Movies, sports, original programs etc on Hulu. 

With subscription plans ranging from $8 to $12 per month, it is comparatively cheaper option for cable TV users. In fact, Huluers are benefited with original programs and recent movies also. Hulu though launched much later has been able to gain over 12 million subscriptions till 2016. 

Cable TV

The true friend since all decades has been your Cable TV. You can watch cartoon, cookery shows, TV series, movies, sports etc on your cable TV. Each month you need to get a subscription, which can be extended for annual plans as well. The traditional and best medium to watch anything is cable TV and there are several people who are not ready to get the switch from cable to Online streaming websites.

Hulu & Netflix Over Cable TV

Now the times have changed. With requirement of cable connection to a TV, Cable TV has been proving quite a hefty deck in your pocket. Yes, you might not be able to cut the cord thinking all the shows are still not available to watch on real time. However, with passing time these streaming apps will take place of your TV. Cable TVs are just like Dinosaurs who are on the verge of extinct. Even if we go for alternative of Cable TV like SlingTv, DirecTV or others, they cost us somewhere around $20 to $75 each month. 

Also you cannot carry your Cable TV everywhere with you restricting your area of viewing. Streaming apps like Netflix and Hulu gives you the flexibility and convenience of watching the shows and movies on mobile phones, tablets or even on smart TVs. This simply states that Cable TV is no more fruitful– Cost wise and even mobility wise.

5 Differences Between A Soulmate And A Life Partner

As humans, we all long for finding the perfect partner in life or what some like to call a “soulmate”. What most of us fail to realize is that both of these terms are not the same thing.

Soulmates are individuals who come into our lives to shake them up, tear us down to our core, help us feel a bit more deeply, and teach us a valuable lesson.

Once the lesson has been learned, our soulmates usually have done their deed and oftentimes disappear into the moonlight.

On the other hand, life partners are those who stay with us either for a significant amount of time, or for the rest of our lives. They not only teach us, but stay with us along the way.

In modern day, we tend to believe that we are most compatible with those who share our interests and live by our values. Dr. John Gottman, founder of The Gottman Institute in Seattle, stated that, “measures of personality are incapable of truly predicting the length or success of a relationship,” challenging this belief.

He revealed that couples who tend to center their energy on building meaningful relationships have proven to last the longest.

He states that, “how a couple interacts is the single, most fundamental aspect to creating a successful relationship.

Meaning, it’s not who you are or what you do that will prolong or help you find the perfect mate. It’s how you speak to each other, how well you get along, and how you move through time together.”

Notwithstanding, five major differences prove how dissimilar soulmates and life partners really are.

  1. The profound attraction that stands the test of time

As Tarryn Fisher quotes in Mud Vein, “What’s the difference?” I asked him. “Between the love of your life, and your soulmate?” “One is a choice, and one is not.”

Soulmates come into our lives unannounced, like a storm in a clear sky. However, when we meet them, we feel as if we have known them forever, from a past life.

They are those who seem to understand us and know us best, even without the need to explain ourselves. It’s as if they come from the same background and have gone through very similar experiences as us.

This creates an instant, compelling magnetism that can last a lifetime. In most cases, these type of relationships cause the greatest hurt, as they tear us down to a fault.

The attraction is so resilient and powerful; you cannot help but get sucked in. On the contrary, life partners are quite the opposite. When you meet your life partner, you notice the differences, but like them in spite of them.

Those very differences awaken a mystery inside of us, leaving us wanting to know more. Getting to know someone is a process that eventually turns into a trusting friendship that stands the test of time.

The friendship, combined with love that grows along with both of you, can be quite a magical experience.

2. The attraction is not only spiritual and emotional, but intuitive as well

When two souls meet, hence making both individuals soulmates, they understand each other like never before. You do not need to communicate everything with your soulmate, as both of you are connected in a more intuitive sense.

Both of you know what the other is feeling, without needing words to express it. However, life partners take a completely different stand. They do not use intuition to guide the, but rather intellect and pure rationality.

Here, instead of two souls meeting, we have two physiques meet and connect on a different level. Life partners tend to be more stable and down to earth, unlike soulmates.

  1. The differences in the two connections are profound

Upon meeting our soulmate, we experience a profound and highly intense connection, one that is impossible to explain. These connections tend to shed off our layers and touch the very core part of our hearts.

But at the same time, they bring our egos and flaws into the light, in turn causing chaos and havoc. In most cases, they end in broken hearts, left to be mended by time.

These are usually periods in our lives where we are forced to face ourselves, as soulmates tend to mirror us and reflect both our flights and downfalls, flaws and qualities.

As humans, it is only a natural phenomenon to try to fight this. However, at the end of the day, we come to terms with the fact that it is time for change.

Once the change has taken place and we have learned to brush off our egos, we start to live a life of true acceptance. This s when our life partners take the stand.

Our egos no longer need to be fed, as we are fulfilled all on our own. Life partners compliment us rather than complete us.

  1. Soulmates are here to teach us a significant life lesson

Soulmates do not necessarily need to be our significant others. They may come in the form of friends or family as well.

Their “role”, if you will, is to teach us a valuable lesson by breaking us into so many tiny pieces, we have no choice but to clean up the mess and get ourselves together.

After the lesson has been learned, our soulmates leave the scene and go on with their lives, leaving a wound that needs to be healed. Life partners are looked at from a completely different perspective.

They apprehend our interests, understand and support our lifestyle, if not share it. Life partners are our biggest support systems, cheering us on every step of the way.

They are those who believe in our dreams and help us achieve them. Unlike soulmates, life partners choose to stick around no matter how hard it gets. Ignoring the ego, life partners guide us emotionally and psychologically.

  1. Meeting your soulmate is not only a priceless incident, but the experience of a lifetime

We usually meet our soulmates at times when critical life decisions must be made, which usually involve huge changes. These changes affect the rest of our lives, teaching us valuable lessons.

They are also unforgettable experience, full of turbulence and heartbreak. Most times, we learn a lot about ourselves in the process, as soulmates uncover both the beautiful and ugly sides to us.

This turmoil does not take place once we meet our life partner, as it gets much easier. The learning curve comes on a daily basis, when both sides learn to accept the other and learn from them.

The healthiest of these relationships are those who remain themselves while being one.

This should by no means give the impression that life partners cannot be soulmates and vice versa. To quote Tarryn once more, the main difference between the two is that one of them is a choice, while the other chooses you.

Every person we meet in our lives suits a different purpose, whether to teach us perseverance, love, joy, independence, or merely the fact that everything we experience in life is something learned.

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The Mysterious Stone Egg Of Lake Winnipesaukee

Back in 1872, so the story goes, workers that were digging a hole for a fence post near Lake Winnipesaukee, in the central part of this New England state, found a lump of clay that seemed out of place.

There was something inside- an egg shaped artifact was discovered six feet below the ground.

It was a dark, odd-looking, egg-shaped stone with a variety of carvings, including a face, teepee, ear of corn and starlike circles.Called the ‘Mystery Stone’, it is one of New Hampshire’s more curious and lesser known relics.

Description of the Mysterious Stone

The mystery stone egg is approximately 4 inches (10.2cms) long, 2 1/2 inches  (6.4cms) thick, weights eighteen ounces (510.3grams) and has a dark-hue to it.

The egg is hard as granite and it is about the size and shape of a goose egg. The stone is a type of quartzite.

Another curious detail is that there are holes bored in both ends of the stone. According to an analysis done by state officials in 1994, each bore is straight, not tapered and scratches in the lower bore suggest it was placed on a metal shaft and removed several times.

“I’ve seen a number of holes bored in stone with technology that you would associate with prehistoric North America.

There ’s a certain amount of unevenness and this hole was extremely regular throughout. What we did not see was variations that would be consistent with something that was several hundred years old,” said Richard Boisvert, state archaeologist.

In the analysis there are comments from geologist Eugene Boudette, who concluded that the stone is a type of quartzite, derived from sandstone, or mylonite, a fine-grained, laminated rock formed by the shifting of rock layers along faults.

Besides the strange construction and design, what makes the stone even more interesting are bizarre carvings ranging from astronomical symbols to a human face along its smooth egg faced sides.

On one side, the cravings seem to be inverted arrows, a moon with some dots and a spiral, and the other side has an ear of corn with seventeen kernels in the row.

Underneath the egg, there is a circle with three figures; one of which looks like a deer’s leg along with some kind of animal with large ears.

The “third” side shows a tepee with four poles, an oval and a human face which is sunken with a nose that does not rise above the surface of the egg with lips that seem to give the image some kind of purposeful expression.

History of the Lake Winnipesaukee Stone Egg

Seneca A. Ladd, a local businessman who hired the workers, was credited with the discovery of the stone egg.

When the mysterious stone egg was first unveiled to the world, the American Naturalist journal described it as “a remarkable Indian relic.” According to documents and newspaper articles, by 1872 Seneca Ladd had the “egg” in his possession and by 1885, it was notable enough to be reported in the county history book.

Seneca A. Ladd

An article in The American Naturalist said: ‘As Mr. Ladd is quite a naturalist, and has already an extensive private collection of relics and specimens, he was delighted with the new discovery, and exhibited and explained the really remarkable relic with an enthusiasm which only the genuine student can feel’.

Ladd died in 1892, and in 1927, one of his daughters, Frances Ladd Coe of Center Harbor, donated the stone to the New Hampshire Historical Society in the state capital of Concord.

There the stone egg was separated from the Native American 1800’s-era cultural artifacts and items of modern day interest. The stone, which is surrounded by mirrors showing off its symbols, is on display at the Museum of New Hampshire History, where it was last exhibited in 1996.

Controversial Theories on the Origin of The Stone Egg

To date, amateur and professional archaeologists have speculated about the origin of this strange artifact and no one has been able to say for sure about the origin of the ‘Mystery Stone’.

It is possible that the egg has Celtic or Inuit origin and in 1931 a letter was written to the New Hampshire Historical Society suggesting that it was a “thunderstone.”

Also known as “thunderbolts” or “thunder axes,” a thunderstone is a worked stone object, often wedge-shaped like an axe blade, that is alleged to have fallen from the sky.

Stories of thunderstones are found in many cultures and are often associated with a thunder god. The writer in the letter went on to say that such objects ” always present the appearance of having been machine or hand-worked: frequently they come from deep in the earth, embedded in lumps of clay, or even surrounded by solid rock or coral .”

Since the rock type is not familiar to New Hampshire and there are no other known objects bearing similar markings or design in the United States, it is supposed that it may have been the work of someone living in a faraway place and time.

These hypotheses have failed to impress the masses, and so skeptics on both sides gathered for deeper analysis in the late 20th century.

A recent analysis suggested that the hole through the stone was too precise to have been crafted by ancient peoples so it must be a hoax.

However, what can be said for certain is an unknown craftsman, likely in the mid to late 1800s, carved this strange egg shaped object, and that is has been a source fascination since.

Today, you can visit the New Hampshire Historical Society to see the stone for yourself and decide in what you will believe.

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http://theunexplainedmysteries.com/Lake_Winnipesaukee_mystery_stone.html
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/new-englands-mystery-stone/
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Why I Stopped Helping People And You Should Too

Helping people is part of humanity, part of who we are, a strong pillar upon which civilized society is built. It is an act of kindness, a gesture of good will and selflessness, but also a measuring stick used to gauge people as being “good” or “bad”

But have you ever had a good deed backfire on you? Have you ever helped a friend, a colleague, or a relative only to live to regret it in the end?

Off course you have. Perhaps famous blogger CamMi Pham, or rather his mother, put it best:

“My mother taught me never to give unsolicited advice nor try to help anyone unless they ask you for it. I always thought that maybe she was just cold.

As I get older, I have started to realize that she was right. My mother is one of the kindest people in my life.”

Building on his mother’s wisdom, CamMi Pham devised a short list of 3 rules which outline what  types of people are not worthy of and entitled to his help and advice, at least for free.

Rule number 1:

Stop helping people who don’t deserve it.

“Start-up founders often ask me for advice. I know that running a start-up is hard work — I run one myself. However, I have stopped sharing my knowledge for free. Previously, people would constantly ask me out for a coffee just to ‘pick my brain’.

“But those who have a few million dollars raised from venture capital funds lying in their bank accounts shouldn’t be allowed to use my expertise for free, especially if they didn’t even bother paying for my tea. It’s not acceptable!”

Rule number 2:

Don’t help people who do not appreciate your help.

This rule basically tells you to save your good deeds and advice for people who’ll recognise and appreciate your efforts to try and help them.

Here’s an example of the type of people CamMi Pham is talking about:

“One of my former clients wasn’t doing well. My team spent several days analyzing all the data to figure out what the problem was. That wasn’t actually part of our job, so we didn’t bill the client. As a result, we found some serious flaws in their business model and strategy. But as soon as we showed the customer our findings, they fired us on the spot,” he said.

“We did that analysis out of compassion for the client. But we told them what they didn’t want to hear and ended up making our client hate us for giving our professional opinion.”

According to him, the easiest way to turn your friend into an enemy is to offer them advice they don’t want to hear.

“If I offer someone my help, I actually want to help. But very often, people are not ready to accept my help. It’s okay,” CamMi Pham explained.

Rule number 3:

Stop helping people unless you’re certain that you carry out the task

For the sake of everyone, refrain from offering your help in matters where you are not skilled enough and can’t deliver.

It will do more harm than good and could permanently damage your relationship with the other side. Moreover, by offering to help yourself, you will only deprive people of the opportunity to find a better candidate.

CamMi Pham provides us with another plastic example from his personal life to demonstrate the implications of such action.

 “A few years ago, my parents were out of the country and asked me to look after their house. I agreed, although I had no idea how to water the plants. So some of the flowers were watered too much and others were given too little water,” he said.

“By the time my parents returned, all the houseplants had died. If they hadn’t asked me for help, someone who is good at housekeeping would have done it, and my dad’s flowers would have been alive. Ever since, my parents have never let me touch the plants again.”

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If You Wake Up At The Same Time Every Night, It Can Reveal Incredible Things About You

Waking up without an alarm clock at the same time during the night consecutively might be something you need to pay closer attention to.

During sleep, several processes take place and according to traditional Chinese medicine, there is a strict schedule which the body follows through the day and the night.

This schedule has got to do a lot with the flow of energy through the body and each organ, emotion and process in general has its peak period.

When the energy comes to an obstacle, the body reacts in effort to remove the blockage and this is why you may be waking up during the night.

If this happens often, then you should pay closer attention to the process in question.

TROUBLE SLEEPING BETWEEN 9:00 PM AND 11:00 PM

This period is the most common period when people go to bed. Having trouble falling asleep between 9:00 pm and 11:00 pm indicates excess stress and worries. This is the time you should relax and let go of the problems, set them aside to face tomorrow.

Try meditating, repeating a positive mantra or just doing some light exercise to relax you. This will surely help you to fall asleep.

WAKING UP BETWEEN 11:00 PM AND 03:00 AM

Waking up during this time indicates two things.

In the first case the liver is overwhelmed by the detoxing process, which means you should reduce the toxins you intake to give your liver a break.

The other reason is on an emotional basis, particularly triggered by emotional disappointment. If this is happening to you, practice self-love, self-acceptance and forgiveness towards yourself and others.

WAKING UP BETWEEN 03:00 AM AND 05:00 AM

This period of the day is associated with the energy meridian that passes the lungs. The blockage that could occur in this flow may be created by the emotion of sadness. If you wake up in this period, try some slow, deep breathing and express faith in your Higher Power.

This region (the lungs and heart) is connected to your Higher Power. Waking up during this time of the night might indicate that you are being alerted by your Higher Power to pay attention to the messages that are being sent to you.

It means that you are ready to align yourself with your higher purpose and that you need to notice the signs.

Read more below about this important occurrence.

WAKING UP BETWEEN 05:00 AM AND 07:00 AM

During this time of the morning, the energy flow is greatly focused in the large intestines. It may be blocked by suppressed negative emotions.

Try stretching yourself or using the restroom to help yourself go back to sleep.

THIS IS IMPORTANT!

When we suddenly wake up in the night, the part of the brain that is responsible for decision making and self control, the prefrontal cortex, is not awake yet. This renders you incapable of intelligent thoughts, so avoid making any important decisions.

FULFILLING YOUR HIGHER PURPOSE AND WAKING UP BETWEEN 03:00 AM AND 05:00 AM

Sleep is the optimal time for your subconscious to emerge and reveal details about yourself and thoughts that have occupied you during the day.

It is also the time when you communicate with your Higher Power and receive messages from the divine inside you.

Having in mind that this period of the night is the time when the energy flow is focused in the region of the heart and lungs, you need to know this:

The heart and lung area possesses an energetic center which is the bridge between the material and spiritual characteristics that make you up. It is also the center which communicates with your Higher Power and the Divine.

When a strong message arrives in this center, waking up is as natural as it can be, as your physical body is also woken up from the intensity of the message.

Messages of great importance are the only ones that are so intense, and if you are triggered into waking up by them, it means you should pay attention to them.

This doesn’t mean that you will receive a ‘message’ in the literal sense, but that you will need to start paying attention to the signs you have been receiving for some time, or have started receiving them.

Whether you believe in ascension or not, if you start paying attention to those certain signs during the day, you will find that you are experiencing a shift in your consciousness.

In the end, you will discover the logic it holds over your life and the changes you may be going through.

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