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Is There Life After Death?

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Funny Thombstones by folks whose humour will live forever ... https://www.boredpanda.com/funny-tombstones-epitaphs/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic Ten (10) Creepy Old Wives' Tales About Death That Are, Actually True I'm asked often "John,  is there a god?" I personaly believe the real question is, can you bank on his promise of 'life after death?' "After all it's a bit much for a logical person such as I... we're after all, asked to believe in an entity who sends himself to himself to sacrifice himself for himself, to save himself from himself... it's just too much, sorry but I am an Atheist." But let's examine this question, none the less... Most people don't like to think about death. But when you get down to it, you've likely heard a bunch of old wives' tales about what happens when you die. And while the inclination may be to believe that none of them are true, it turns out some are...

The Narcissist & Your Relationships

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... Are You Dating a Narcissist? Here's How to Know for Sure Yes, you know what the word "narcissist" means. Thing is, if you're thinking it just means a guy who exclusively brags about his trust fund and never asks you any questions on a date, you might miss the narcissist right in front of you. Turns out, not all narcissists are insufferably entitled rich boys in sockless loafers. Plenty can seem like woke feminists who'll drink in every word you say more than any other man ever has...until they do a 180° and call you a bitch in the middle of a small fight. Yup! Dating a narcissist  and  unpacking his or her behavior can feel incredibly damaging and exhausting—so here's a handy list of 11 signs you need to move on: 1. They did everything to win you over...in the beginning. If you're deeply confused as to how someone who used to text you nonstop and told you they loved you by date two suddenly seems rude and distant, that might be your first si...

Avoidant Personality Disorder

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Avoidant Personality Disorder Many of us struggle with shyness, but approximately two percent of the population suffer from avoidant personality disorder. Extreme shyness and fear of rejection make it difficult for some people to interact socially and professionally. What Causes Avoidant Personality Disorder and How is it Treated? Every person is endowed with his/her own personality that is unique and absolutely different from the other. However, there are people, who have personalities which are considered as a disorder as they do not suit the social norms. The Avoidant Personality Disorder or AvPD is one such disorder that is seen to occur in 1.8-6.4% in the normal population. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) has listed Avoidant Personality Disorder or AvPD as a "Cluster C" which encompasses fearful or anxious disorders. If not diagnosed on time, Avoidant Personality Disorder or AvPD can lead to severe conditions in which the person...

Thank you! Next (thank you, next)!!

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...Thought I'd end up with JoAn But she wasn't a match Wrote some songs about Nickie Now I listen and laugh Even almost got married And for Lexii Pretty, I'm so thankful Wish I could say, "Thank you" to Maldita with a heart, 'Cause she was an angel One taught me love one other taught me patience And another taught me pain Now, I'm so amazing I've loved and I've lost They say it's better to have loved and lost and not to have loved at all But that's not what I see So, look what I got Look what you taught me And for that, I say Thank you, next (next) Thank you, next (next) ...Thank you, next I'm so fuckin' grateful for my ex Thank you, next (next) Thank you, next (next) Thank you, next (next) I'm so fuckin' Spend more time with my friends I ain't worried 'bout nothin' Plus, I met someone else We havin' better discussions I know they say I move on too fast But this one gon' last 'Cause her name is Ari...

Boys like me

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No...It's never too late to pursue your passion After years of making excuses as to why he couldn't write, John Silva decided it was time to pursue his passions. Pursue Grandma Pina told me when I was 8 years old that I couldn’t sing: “Peanut, you can’t carry a tune.” It was my brother’s 10th birthday, and she’d made his favorite angel food cake with the powdered cocoa frosting, the lightest chocolate frosting ever, and wip cream -- whipped high with the prettiest peaks. Grandma didn’t whisper or make a big deal; she simply leaned over and told me from that point forward to just mouth the words or lipsync to “Happy Birthday.” She wanted to save me some future embarrassment. I looked around the table. Everyone was still singing. I wanted to sing too. But even though I was a little boy, I figured why start crying and ruin it for everyone. Maybe Grandma was right: Just pretend to sing. I turned 60 this year. Anyone who tells you 60 is the new 40 or even 30 is not a man about...