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ARTICLES RELATED TO Grief | | | |  Grief: Encyclopedia II - Grief - Normal vs Complicated GriefWhile the experience of grief is a very individual process depending on many factors, certain commonalities are often reported. Nightmares, appetite problems, dryness of mouth, shortness of breath, sleep disorders and repetitive motions to avoid pain are often reported, and are perfectly normal. Even hallucinatory experiences may be normal early in grief, and our usual definitions will not suffice, necessitating a lot of grace for the bereaved. Complicated grief responses almost always are a function of intensity and timing: a grief that aft ...
See also:Grief, Grief - Risks of Grief, Grief - Normal vs Complicated Grief, Grief - Types of Bereavement, Grief - Childhood Bereavement, Grief - Death of a Child, Grief - Death of a Spouse, Grief - Other Losses, Grief - Summary Read more here: » Grief: Encyclopedia II - Grief - Normal vs Complicated Grief |
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Grief is a multi-faceted response to loss. Although conventially focused on the emotional response to loss, it also has a physical, cognitive, behavioural, social and philosophical dimensions. Common to human experience is the death of a loved one, be they friend, family, or other. While the terms are often used interchangeably, bereavement often refers to the state of loss, and grief to the reaction to loss. Losses can range from loss of employment, pets, status, a sense of safety, order, possessions, to the loss of the people neares ...
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Hindu -
Hinduism Dictionary on Upasarga
upasarga: (Sanskrit) "Trouble, obstacle." Difficulties, challenges or distractions which retard one's progress on the spiritual path. Numerous lists are given in scripture under the Sanskrit terms upasarga, dosha (defect; blemish), klesha, vighna and antaraya. The Yogatattva Upanishad lists twenty doshas including hunger, thirst, excitement, grief, anger and greed; as well as five vighnas: sloth, boastfulness, bad company, cultivation of mantras for wrong reasons and longing for women. Patanjali names nine antarayas to success in yoga, including sickness, doubt, sloth, nonattainment and instability. Spiritually, all these obstacles unless overcome lead to a dead end of unhappiness and despair, often affording steps which can only be retraced through reincarnating again. See: purity-impurity.
(See
also: Upasarga ,
Hinduism,
Body Mind and Soul)
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| | | | Grief: Encyclopedia II - Achilles - Name The very first two lines of the Iliad read (in transliteration):
"Menin aeide thea, Peleiadeo Akhileos
oulomenen, he muri' Akhaiois alge' etheken,"
Sing, Muse, the wrath of Achilles the son of Peleus,
the destructive wrath, that brought a thousand griefs upon the Achaeans,"
In these lines, we see the name Akhilleus Peleides, which is a praenomen and a patronymic, the latter being formed from Peleus with the suffix -ides producing Achilles the son of Peleus. The sy ...
See also:Achilles, Achilles - Name, Achilles - Birth, Achilles - Achilles in the Trojan War, Achilles - Telephus, Achilles - During the Trojan War, Achilles - Other Stories About Achilles, Achilles - The Lost Play of Aeschylus, Achilles - Spoken-word myths audio, Achilles - Achilles in Music, Achilles - Achilles in film, Achilles - Namesakes, Achilles - Bibliography Read more here: » Achilles: Encyclopedia II - Achilles - Name |
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| | |  Grief: Realizing the concept of death
Everyday, we hear of deaths. We hear of people contracting diseases and dying. We hear of earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes, floods etc. in which people die. But do we ever think or realize that we might be the victims of death one day? Probably not. It comes as a great shock when you first realize that. People realize this when they become old and after they have wasted away their youth thinking that death is still far away from us. The point is to realize this as early as possible. A person, who has realized this, starts valuing time. He keeps himself involved in some work or the other and becomes a big success in life.
(See also: Metaphysics, Metaphysical Principles,
Definition of Metaphysics, Metaphysical Techniques, Miracles, Creating
Miracles Faith and Belief, Spiritual Guidance, Peace of
Mind, Life and Beyond, Body Mind and Soul)
Read more here: » Metaphysical Inspirations: Realizing the concept of death |
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| | |  Grief:
Buddhist - Buddhism Dictionary on Attachment
Attachment In the Four Noble truths, Buddha Shakyamuni taught that attachment to self is the root cause of suffering: - From craving (attachment) springs grief,
- from craving springs fear;
- For him who is wholly free from craving, there is no grief, much less fear. (Dhammapada Sutra. In Narada Maha Thera, The Buddha and His Teachings.)
If you don't have attachments, naturally you're liberated ... In ancient times, there was an old cultivator who asked for instructions from a monk, "Great Monk, let me ask you, how can I attain liberation?" The Great monk said, "Who tied you up?" This old cultivator answered, "Nobody tied me up." The monk said, "Then why do you seek liberation?" (Hsuan Hua, tr., Flower Adornment Sutra, "Pure Conduct," chap. 11.) For the seasoned practitioner, even the Dharma must not become an attachment. As an analogy, to clean one's shirt, it is necessary to use soap. However, if the soap is not then rinsed out, the garment will not be truly clean. Similarly, the practitioner's mind will not be fully liberated until he severs attachment to everything, including the Dharma itself.
(See also: Attachment , Buddhism, Body Mind and
Soul)
For more dictionary entries, see » Grief Dictionary |
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Dream Interpretation Dictionary - Hair
Hair - If a woman dreams that she has beautiful hair and combs it, she will be careless in her personal affairs, and will lose advancement by neglecting mental application.
- For a man to dream that he is thinning his hair, foreshadows that he will become poor by his generosity, and suffer illness through mental worry.
- To see your hair turning gray, foretells death and contagion in the family of some relative or some friend.
- To see yourself covered with hair, omens indulgence in vices to such an extent as will debar you from the society of refined people. If a woman, she will resolve herself into a world of her own, claiming the right to act for her own pleasure regardless of moral codes
- If a man dreams that he has black, curling hair, he will deceive people through his pleasing address. He will very likely deceive the women who trust him. If a woman's hair seems black and curly, she will be threatened with seduction.
- If you dream of seeing a woman with golden hair, you will prove a fearless lover and be woman's true friend.
- To dream that your sweetheart has red hair, you will be denounced by the woman you love for unfaithfulness. Red hair usually suggests changes
- If you see brown hair, you will be unfortunate in choosing a career.
- If you see well kept and neatly combed hair, your fortune will improve.
- To dream you cut your hair close to the scalp, denotes that you will be generous to lavishness towards a friend. Frugality will be the fruits growing out therefrom.
- To see the hair growing out soft and luxuriant, signifies happiness and luxury.
- For a woman to compare a white hair with a black one, which she takes from her head, foretells that she will be likely to hesitate between two offers of seeming fortune, and unless she uses great care, will choose the one that will afford her loss or distress instead of pleasant fortune.
- To see tangled and unkempt hair, life will be a veritable burden, business will fall off, and the marriage yoke will be troublesome to carry.
- If a woman is unsuccessful in combing her hair, she will lose a worthy man's name by needless show of temper and disdain.
- For a young woman to dream of women with gray hair, denotes that they will come into her life as rivals in the affection of a male relative, or displace the love of her affianced.
- To dream of having your hair cut, denotes serious disappointments.
- For a woman to dream that her hair is falling out, and baldness is apparent, she will have to earn her own livelihood, as fortune has passed her by.
- For man or woman to dream that they have hair of snowy whiteness, denotes that they will enjoy a pleasing and fortunate journey through life.
- For a man to caress the hair of a woman, shows he will enjoy the love and confidence of some worthy woman who will trust him despite the world's condemnation.
- To see flowers in your hair, foretells troubles approaching which, when they come, will give you less fear than when viewed from a distance.
- For a woman to dream that her hair turns to white flowers, augurs that troubles of a various nature will confront her, and she does well if she strengthens her soul with patience, and endeavors to bear her trials with fortitude.
- To dream that a lock of your hair turns gray and falls out, is a sign of trouble and disappointment in your affairs. Sickness will cast gloom over bright expectations.
- To see one's hair turn perfectly white in one night, and the face seemingly young, foretells sudden calamity and deep grief. For a young woman to have this dream, signifies that she will lose her lover by a sudden sickness or accident. She will likely come to grief from some indiscretion on her part. She should be careful of her associates.
Source: 10 000 Dream
Interpretations, by Gustavus Hindman Miller
(See also: Dream
Archives, Meaning of Dreams, Dream Interpretation, Dream Dictionary, Dream Dictionary - Hair , Meaning of Dreams about Hair ,
Dream Interpretation Hair )
For more dictionary entries, see » Grief Dictionary |
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| | |  Grief: Proofs For The Existence Of Previous
BirthsA new-born child
manifests marks of joy, fear and grief. This is inexplicable unless we suppose
that the child, perceiving certain things in this life, remembers the
corresponding things of the past life. The things which used to excite joy,
fear and grief in the past life, continue to do so in this life. The memory of
the past proves the previous birth, as well as the existence of the soul.
Excerpt from
All About Hinduism by Sri Swami Sivananda
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Births: Proofs For The Existence Of Previous
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| | |  Grief: The Zoroastrian Way Of Seeking Solace
We live in tumultuous times. Our miseries seem never-ending. Calamities, both natural and human-made, visit us with uncanny regularity. Faced with these misfortunes, some of us feel betrayed by God. Does He not see the pain we are going through? Why does He allow so much evil to flourish on this Earth? Many people turn to the scriptures for answers. The Zoroastrian religion has a positive and proactive outlook towards human suffering. One of the foremost exponents of Zoroastrian philosophy was the sage Dastur Adurbad Mahrespand. He was the prime minister and pontiff in the court of the Sassanian King Shahpur II, who reigned in Persia during the fourth century AD.
(See also: Zoroastrianism , God and Religion,
Peace on Earth, Peace of Mind, Love and Happiness, Life and Beyond, Body Mind
and Soul)
Read more here: » Zoroastrianism: The Zoroastrian Way Of Seeking Solace |
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| | |  Grief: Dream Interpretations
Dictionary - Owl, owls
Dream
Interpretation Owl, owls
The owl is a symbol of wisdom, seriousness and thoughtfulness. Dreaming of an owl in the dream means that your judgement of a personal situation or a person was correct. It also could mean that some vague matter became much clearer. Seeing an owl in the dream may also mean that you should take good advice from others. Hearing an owl screeching denotes bad luck, frustration, grief or sadness. Catching an owl or seeing an owl in the cage means that you should be careful of weird people and bad company.
Source: Dream-Land, http://www.dream-land.info
(See also: Dream
Archives, Meaning of Dreams, Dream Interpretation, Dream Dictionary, Dream Dictionary - Owl, owls , Meaning of Dreams about Owl, owls ,
Dream Interpretation Owl, owls )
For more dictionary entries, see » Grief Dictionary |
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| | |  Grief: Departing Or Death Bed Visions FAQWHAT
IS A DEPARTING VISION (OFTEN CALLED A DEATHBED VISION)?
Most
Hospice workers are very familiar with departing or deathbed visions, but
sometimes these experiences are difficult to put into words. A deathbed vision
or Death Bed Vision is a powerful, comforting experience the dying and their
family members often encounter just before death occurs. The dying will report
visions of angels, deceased loved ones or religious figures moments, hours,
days or even weeks before actual death takes place. These visions typically
lessen the fear of dying and make passing an easier transition for all
concerned.
Read more here: » Death
Bed Visions: Departing Or Death Bed Visions FAQ |
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| | |  Grief: House facing a Street or
Lane It
is our tradition from time immemorial to erect a statue of Lord Vinayaka
(Elephant God) or the figure of an elephant, as a remedial measure in the case
of the entrance of a house or building faces a lane or a street.(The lane or
street jutting into the house of building)
The rule
says that it is a great defect to have a house facing a lane or street, and
those who live in such a house will lose peace of mind.
Read more here: » Vastu Shastra: House facing a Street or
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