Elena Martin

Trying to Quit Smoking? Can it be an Easy Way to Quit for Good?

March 24, 2023 June 29, 2023 / By Elena Martin

MARK TWAIN (Samuel L. Clemens) is well remembered for his quote, such as “Giving up smoking is easy… I’ve done it hundreds of times.” Perhaps it is familiar to you, or maybe to your loved ones, who struggle with smoking and try to find solutions. You are not alone! Nicotine is the most addictive substance and the hardest …

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The Colors of Depression

December 30, 2022 April 14, 2023 / By Elena Martin

Yes, you’ve probably heard it so many times that depression needs treatment. How about inviting your depression on a date to watch a comedy or to eat an ice cream? Reveal to your sweetheart how much you appreciate learning from her and that she is or he is (you name it) the Teacher of your life (don’t tell the pain of your life). By the way, yes, ask the name or assign one. Then reveal to …

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Are You SAD? Seasonal Affective DisorderOctober 18, 2023
Do you feel tired, ruminate on negative thoughts, struggle to get out of bed? Seasonal Affective Disorder is a type of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). Symptoms of SAD include many of the same symptoms of depression: sadness, loss of interest in daily activities, withdrawal from social activities, inability to concentrate, anxiety, despair, and hopelessness. SAD is …
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Life is a School. What are the Classes We Need to Graduate from?October 2, 2023
Historically, the question about Life and its purpose was always interesting; however, it was also ambiguous. Life purpose or the meaning of life can be different, as based on one’s upbringing, cultural heritage, history, learning experiences, environment and the system of beliefs. Many philosophers throughout history also shared various perspectives. Most influential 19th Century writers …
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Water ConsciousnessSeptember 25, 2023
Water has tremendous benefits and it’s one of the most mysterious substances known to man. Water is the only substance, which exists in three physical states, which are liquid, gas and solid. The list of unusual water behavior is unlimited. Water is essential to life, the most precious resource on the planet, and provides a …
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The Dark Night of The SoulSeptember 21, 2023
The Dark Night of the Soul is a poem written by the 16th-century Spanish poet St. John of the Cross, in which he describes the journey of the soul to a mysterious union with God. The path and destination are unknown. In an obscure nightFevered with love’s anxiety(O hapless, happy plight!)I went, none seeing meForth …
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Are the Little Souls actually the Old Ones? Cultural Taboo to Speak about MiscarriagesSeptember 19, 2023
Miscarriages are really hard to speak about. We hear a lot about postpartum depression when mothers struggle with depression after delivering babies. Definitely, it is a serious condition and it is so hard on them. I am glad that a lot of information is available on the Internet. Yet, when it comes to miscarriages, in …
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