Quarantined Tipsters

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Thanks for listening! The Quarantined Tipsters or QT Podcast is in partnership with blog.billymacdeus.com. The show that enlightens, entertain,  empower, and most of all to let our listeners continue to tip the scales in their favor.

This is Othello, your QT host of the Quarantined Tipsters Podcast. Until next time, you take care!!!

S4 E4 Iglesia Ni Cristo Year End Thanksgiving 2023

In today's episode we are sharing some of the reasons why Thanksgiving to God Almighty is a holy duty. But before we dive in to the top 5 list which is related to the annual Iglesia Ni Cristo Year end Thanksgiving, allow me to say my courtesies to you my listeners, subscribers, followers of this Podcast.

Shout out with positive JOY to you my dear friends, loving - strangers and no-strangers alike.

To those who accepted with curiosity those rectangle QT promo cards and subscribed via Spotify or Apple podcast - I Thank you! If you're listening right now, I'm so happy you're tuned in!

To those whom I've met in different conferences, meetings, and trainings - thank you for taking the time to check out and made a follow of this podcast. Special Shout out as well to Miss A. Martinez @Sagility Health, our Vice President in the corporate company I currently work for, in the future collaborations instore for podcasts projects.

To those whom I've never met - both in the Philippines and abroad (like the United States, Canada, Australia, Singapore and the rest of the other countries) who stumbled upon this Podcast, hey youu! Fellow QT, how could I forget you! You are in my mind of course whenever im seeing the stats in Spotify about listenership from across the globe,  I thank you for following us!

To those who Shared the quarantined tipsters podcast through social media of any kind, or even sharing via word of mouth --- HUGE THANKS to you As Well!

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Happy New Year Everyone.

Today at the Quarantined Tipsters Podcast, we're doing a read out from Reddit's NoStupidQuestions.

We stumbled upon this inspiring query from a redditor with the burning question - What makes you increasingly in love with your significant other as your relationship ages into maturity. Maturity in the sense like going 10 years, going 15, going 20, and farther, even 30 or more years.

To illustrate and put more context here's the verbatim from redditor steveplat66:

Why am I more in love now, than 30 years ago? 

Okay so this may seem like a silly question, but I'm approaching 30 years being married and I am wondering why these days I am way more in love than I was when we got married, exponentially more so.  I will see her face amongst others when at a party and all I want to do is walk over and give her a kiss, and sometimes I do.   I'm finding her way more attractive now than when we got married.  She's always had a great figure and been a bit of a hottie, but I'm just way more attracted to and in love now than I think I was when we first got married.

Yes I was in love when we got married, but these days it just seems to be that I'm infatuated with her.  Sex nowadays is awesome, not a reason for me to cum, but much more about the intimacy, the touch, the embrace and I focus way more on her pleasure than I did 30 years ago.  

But this is more than sex - I will walk past and steal a kiss, grab a hug or just give her a compliment, but I am doing this far far more than I did during our early years.

So basically my question is, have others noticed their love for their significant other increase tenfold as you mature in your relationship?

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-Othello

In a world where work and personal life are more intertwined than ever before, finding that perfect balance can feel like a Herculean task. But fear not, because we'll be sharing practical strategies that will equip you with the tools you need to thrive in this new work landscape.

We'll dive deep into topics like time blocking, prioritization, and focus.

One highly effective technique for mastering time management in a hybrid work setup is **Time Blocking**.

**Time Blocking** involves allocating specific blocks of time to dedicated tasks or activities. Here's how you can implement it effectively:

1. **Plan Your Day Ahead**: At the start of each day or the night before, create a detailed schedule. Identify the most important tasks that need to be accomplished.

2. **Allocate Specific Time Slots**: Assign specific time blocks for each task or activity. Be realistic about how much time each task will take.

3. **Minimize Multitasking**: Focus on one task during each time block. This helps prevent distractions and allows you to give your full attention to the task at hand.

4. **Include Breaks**: Ensure you schedule short breaks between time blocks. These breaks allow you to recharge and maintain focus throughout the day.

5. **Set Boundaries**: Clearly communicate your time blocks to colleagues and family members. Let them know when you're available and when you need uninterrupted focus.

6. **Adaptability is Key**: While time blocking provides structure, it's important to remain flexible. Emergencies or unexpected tasks may arise, and you should be prepared to adjust your schedule accordingly.

7. **Reflect and Adjust**: At the end of each day, review how effectively you used your time blocks. Adjust your approach as needed based on what worked and what didn't.

By implementing time blocking, you can enhance your productivity, maintain a clear separation between work and personal life, and make the most of your time in a hybrid work setup.

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This is Othello, your QT host of the Quarantined Tipsters Podcast. Until next time, you take care!!!

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What Are You Thankful For?

Last July 27, the church celebrated its 100 and 9th anniversary.. It is appropriate and right, therefore to support and partake in the Thanksgiving Anniversary of the Church thru a special worship service.

In reflection -this meaningful experience must be shared, not only from within but as well as to everyone specially to you, as a listener of this podcast.

Our team compiled some publicly curated posts on soc med like Facebook and instagram about the church member's thoughts on what they are thankful for.

We shall read verbatim these posts as a way of sharing, reflecting, and savoring the beauty and inspiration being brought by what it means to be a member of the Church of Christ.

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Credits on SocMed #INC109 Posts:

- Wilminia Dumaop

- Anthony Taberna

- Jeremy Pasamonte

- Rowena Sibulo

- Dave Solitario

Credits on Image Art for this episide: Michael Johnson Rapote

Special note:

This is the final episode of Season 3 of the Quarantined Tipsters Podcast.

Here's a preview for Season 4

1st, it's going to be a mix of myself hosting the show and in some episodes, co-hosting with guests or speakers, just what we have promised you back in the past episodes, dropping some breadcrumbs on what it will look like in season 4 of this podcast.

2nd, the theme for season 4 is about new beginnings and never endings. Hahaha! Sounds puzzling and interesting at the same time! But yeah, we shall continue the common denominator from past seasons -- being cerebral in topic and at times funny with immersive listening.

3rd but not the last - we shall be migrating to a new background music, sponsored by Spotify and artists who go pro-bono on their services.

That's it for now, please watch out our 1st episode of the season 4 of the Quarantined Tipsters Podcast on September 24, 2023.

Top five insights that will leave you breathless:

1. Toxic Chemical Cocktail Picture this: when you light up a cigarette, you're inhaling over 7,000 chemicals, including around 70 known to cause cancer. That's like willingly subjecting your body to a toxic chemical cocktail, a recipe for disaster!

2. Silent Saboteur Smoking is a silent saboteur, damaging your body from within. It not only affects your lungs, but also your heart, blood vessels, and almost every organ system. Over time, it increases the risk of heart attacks, strokes, lung diseases, and even cancers in various parts of the body.

3. Wrinkle Factory Who needs a time machine to age prematurely when you have cigarettes? Smoking accelerates the aging process, leading to dull, dry skin, and the formation of wrinkles. Say goodbye to that youthful glow and hello to premature wrinkles, fine lines, and skin that resembles a dried-up prune.

4. Poisonous Puff for Loved Ones When you light up, it's not just you who's affected. Secondhand smoke is a serious health hazard for those around you, including your loved ones, especially children. It increases their risk of asthma, respiratory infections, and even sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Do you really want to harm the ones you care about?

5. Wallet Drainage Let's talk about the green - not the leafy kind, but the money you're throwing away. Smoking is not only detrimental to your health, but also to your wallet. Think about it: the cost of cigarettes adds up over time. Imagine what you could do with that money if it weren't going up in smoke!

I hope you enjoyed this episode as much as I did. It's been an absolute pleasure sharing my thoughts and insights with you all.

Now, if you're like me, you're probably itching to get more information on the topics we covered today. Lucky for you, we've got a transcript of this episode up on our website https:/blog.billymacdeus.com/. So, head on over there and dive deeper into the discussion.

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From your friend and Co Sun Life Advisor,

Billy Mac

S3 E11 How To Do Proactive Self-Care?

I hope you enjoyed this episode as much as I did. It's been an absolute pleasure sharing my thoughts and insights with you all.

Now, if you're like me, you're probably itching to get more information on the topics we covered today. Lucky for you, we've got a transcript of this episode up on our website https:/blog.billymacdeus.com/

So, head on over there and dive deeper into the discussion.

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Othello

I hope you enjoyed this episode as much as I did. It's been an absolute pleasure sharing my thoughts and insights with you all.

You're probably itching to get more information on the topics we covered today... 

Lucky for you, we've got a transcript of this episode up on our website https:/blog.billymacdeus.com/

So, head on over there and dive deeper into the discussion.

But, before you go, I want to remind you that your support means everything to us. It's what keeps this podcast going and enables us to bring you more amazing content. So, if you want to show us some love, head on over to our Paypal or GCASH QR Codes on the website, and donate whatever you can.

Every little bit helps and we appreciate it more than you know.

Thank you again for tuning in and being a part of the Quarantined Tipsters community. Stay safe, stay curious, and keep on learning!

--O

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Love Styles and Why Love Fades Over Time, researched and fact checked thru multiple sources such as psychologytoday.com, TED Eds and AI.

I hope you enjoyed this episode as much as I did. It's been an absolute pleasure sharing my thoughts and insights with you all.

Now, if you're like me, you're probably itching to get more information on the topics we covered today. Lucky for you, we've got a transcript of this episode up on our website https:/blog.billymacdeus.com/. 

So, head on over there and dive deeper into the discussion.

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Researched and read-out from SubReddit /productivity, with permission from u/Awesome_Pal

Procrastination is Caused by Emotion, Nothing Else. Here's How to Deal.

Procrastination isn't caused by poor time management, so there's no time management system in the world that will help you fix it. Procrastination is not a moral failing, nor a lack of discipline. Trying to appeal to your willpower and push through won't work. Procrastination isn't laziness. Developing a better work ethic or better habits is not the key to success if you're a chronic procrastinator. 

I'm sure many of you (including me) have tried all the systems and tips out there to fix your problem, and none of them have worked. Maybe your "new journey" lasted all of a day or two as you tried to implement your new strategy, and then you went back to your old, procrastinating self. Feelings of guilt, shame, depression, defeat, anxiety all well up again, discouraging you from even trying. You avoid your responsibilities because they seem too hard, too painful to face. "Why can't you just do things like normal people?" you tell yourself.

The reason you can't is because you're overlooking the actual cause of procrastination - emotional dysregulation. If you have ADHD, a mood disorder, or are sensitive to emotion, you're going to have a hard time regulating your emotions, particularly when it comes to tasks or responsibilities that require some effort. You tend to get over-emotional about normal tasks, convincing yourself that they're harder than they are. Negative emotion about something leads to negative thoughts, which leads to procrastination. You've felt and then talked your way out of doing something. To eradicate the negative emotions, you turn to more pleasurable activities to counter them and bring you back to a more comfortable place emotionally.

the key to beating procrastination is learning how to regulate those negative emotions. So how do you do that?

You remove the thought that whatever you need to do as difficult. It's not. Reading a chapter of a book isn't hard. You open the book, start reading, maybe underline some passages or take notes if it's academic in nature, and then close the book when you're done. Your mind has unreasonably built up that activity as a threat or something that will cause suffering to you. But reading a book is a very benign activity. Your mind is lying to you. How many times have you found something to be way easier once you've started than you had built up in your head? Even if it's what we'd label a "difficult" task - maybe the book has a lot of unfamiliar scientific terms you have to learn. So what? All you have to do is learn some new words. It's not that hard, yet our emotions make us believe a monster will be lurking in the shadows waiting to pounce if we start reading, or doing that math assignment, or start on that work project. It's irrational emotion controlling you.

Start telling yourself that the things you need to do are not hard; in fact they're very easy. This thing you need to do is not a big deal at all. Downplay the difficulty (because it's likely not as difficult as you imagine), and convince yourself that doing this thing will be a breeze. Don't allow the emotion of resistance to enter the picture. You need to reframe how you think about your tasks/activities in a positive way, tell yourself they're easy to do, and the negative emotion you usually have towards them will stay away. In other words - cut off your emotions about a task before they take hold. Regulate them. You're an adult, and you have the capacity to do this. 

So next time you're faced with doing something you usually procrastinate on, focus on tamping down your negative emotions, tell yourself the task is easy to do and no big deal, and you'll find that resistance vanish.

How To Manage Burn-Out By Improving Your Sleep Habits?

Rapid Sleep Techniques

1. Military Method

- Assume a comfortable position

- Focus on relaxing each part of your face (eyelids, jaw, lips and brow)

- Take deep breaths, and relax your chest

- Relax your lower body last, going from hips to feet

- Imagine a wave of pressure pushing you downwards

2. Build a Wind Down Routine

- Remove your phone from your bedroom

- Manage down to zero notifications

- Practice breathwork

Tips in getting a good Night's sleep

- Get a regular exposure to sunlight. Try for a least 30 minutes a day

- Avoid nicotine and caffeine. 

- If you nap, try to avoid taking one within six hours of your bed time

- Try to get your workouts in at least two to three hours before bed.

- Stay away from large meals and lot of liquids within a few hours of bedtime.

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You Take Care!

~ Othello

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researched and lifted from:

@matt_gray via Twitter, and

Apple Health App from the iPhone

Explain Like I'm 5, lifted with permission from Reddit username: u/practical_cartoonist

Practical_Cartoonist:

What is Calculus, Explain Like I'm Five:

Imagine you've got a big bowl full of water, and there's a little hole in the bottom of the bowl that's letting the water out. How long does it take for all the water to pour out? This is the sort of question you frequently deal with in a calculus class.

Of course you can't answer it because I haven't given you any numbers yet. But even if I had given you numbers, you would probably have trouble thinking how to approach it without the help of calculus.

The reason is that I can't give you a fixed rate for how fast the water is pouring out. If I said it was pouring out at 0.2L/second and there were 20L of water, then it would be a trivial problem to solve: 20/0.2 is 100, so it would take 100 seconds.

But that's not how it works in the real world. In the real world, the water would pour out faster at the start, and slower towards the end. At the start, when the bowl is full of water, there's a lot of heavy water putting pressure on the water at the bottom of the bowl, pushing it out faster. Near the end, when the bowl is nearly empty, the water might just be dribbling out.

It might be that the water's coming out at 0.4L/s at the start and 0.1L/s near the end. Hm. That makes this quite a bit trickier to solve. What can we do about this?

Welcome to calculus!

Calculus was invented to reason about rates of change. If you drop a ball from a shelf, how long does it take to hit the ground? Well it's a bit tricky, because the ball is moving very slowly at the start, and very quickly at the end. It speeds up as it falls, which means we can't just do a simple "distance divided by speed" calculation to figure out how long it takes to hit the ground. We need calculus.

There are two directions to calculus.

"If I know how long it took to hit the ground, can I calculate how quickly it was speeding up?". That's called "derivation".

"If I know how quickly it's speeding up, can I calculate how long it takes to hit the ground?". That's called "integration".

Calculus is going from "rate of change" to "the effect of that change", or vice versa.

What you will learn in calculus is how to do this (in both directions) when your mathematical formula looks in certain ways. Does it look like a polynomial? Follow this rule. Does it look like an exponential? Follow this other rule. Uh oh, it's a fraction. Follow that rule. Oh it's got "sin" and "cos" things in it. Guess what, even more rules.

What you will learn in "pre-calculus" is:

1.        ⁠Practising how to do algebraic manipulations. This is important because in calculus you need to learn a lot of rules, and those rules need you to be comfortable with algebra.

2.        ⁠Limits, which are the theoretical foundation for calculus, and allow you to understand why the rules are actually correct.

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Top 2 Things To Do Before You Hit The Road for a Walk

1. Wear a Mask

2. Wear Spectacles or SunGlasses

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Kung hindi ka naman nasa isang polluted na lugar o hindi ka naman nag cocommute sa open air public transportation at walang peligro para sa aerosols at air pollutants, then go ahead, walk o maglakad nang may pag-iingat pa rin.

As discussed, the awareness and applicability to your current environment or surroundings play a huge factor whenever you go for a walk.

If you're in the province at ang simoy ng hangin ay dipa pollluted, maglakad ka and enjoy the breeze, the air, and the scenaries.

Ngunit kung ikaw ay maglalakad o mag cacardio exercise along national roads where Public Utility vehicles at may usok ang mga sassakyan, please be cautious and protect yourself… best to veer away from those place..

Go for a walk in a park where trees and greeneries are present because these areas will provide negative Ions which is good for the lungs, great to breath in and out, and will enhance your overall health.

Thanks a whole lot for spending your time with us, here at the quarantined tipsters Podcast.

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Happy New Year with lotsa love and care to each of you!

My name is Othello, your host.. You Take Care!

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Happy New Year - 2023! Indeed!

Let's all have an amazing 2023.

Keep the never-ending quest for knowledge.

Together let us learn, feed your mind and constantly aim for wisdom.

~ from your Quarantined Tipsters family!

Based from HBR or Harvard Business Review author - Scott Kauffman:

Inspiration awakens us to new possibilities, by allowing us to transcend our ordinary experiences  and limitations.

Inspiration propels a person from apathy to possibility, and transforms the way we perceive our own capabilities.

In today's episode, we wanted to recognize and focus the spotlight to a prominent and powerful leader.

Someone who has been an instrument in molding the character of each of the members of the Iglesia Ni Cristo, through his leadership and guidance, and, even extending this noble task to those outside of the Church, by the ways of gospel propagation, to let people know the importance of  and way to salvation on Judgment Day according to the Bible.

It is no easy task! The responsibility is HUGE, quite insurmountable from the imagination of the human mind, but these commitment and duty to teach, uplift and create a positive impact in the lives of mankind in a deeper and meaningful level have been carried on graciously and effectively by the present Administration of the Iglesia Ni Cristo - Brother Eduardo V. Manalo.

Ating pakinggan ang ilan sa mga nakausap nating mga maytungkulin at kapatid sa loob ng Iglesia Ni Cristo -

The way we are living right now is not only an era of INTERESTING TIMES but as well as an era of EXTRA ORDINARY TIMES….

Technology and digital advancement keep on revolutionizing, however, are you also up to speed when it comes to advancing your character and protecting your moral compass?

Who is your inspiration? Are you on the right tack in treading the upright path?

Don't settle for less, be one of the chosen few who gets to say with conviction - that they are not waiting in vain for the ultimate price.

…as your host and being a member of the Church of Christ - I am truly inspired and motivated by the leadership of the Church's administration Brother Eduardo V. Manalo. It's indescribable! For me, the combined love, efforts, sacrifices, and unrelenting care that Brother Eduardo has shown and continuously showing are truly exceptional!

It humbles me so much, it always give the spark of never giving up when sadness kicks in, since it's not always sunshine at all times in our lives. It gives me the strength to continue further, to finish the race that I am bound to complete.

From myself and the team of the Quarantined Tipsters Podcast, we greet you the warmest and Happiest Birthday - Brother Eduardo V. Manalo. More Power!

Celebrating the birthday of Brother Elmar Villanueva, the current Choir Leader as well as an Organist in the Locale Congregation of Imus, District of Cavite South.

Compilation of Birthday Greetings from the choir members.

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S2 E11 Top 5 Life Habits You Should Consistently Do (Part 2)

Lifehabit # 3 - Practice Stoicism

Stoicism is one of the branches of philosophy primarily concerned with finding the best way to live ones life and in figuring-out how to flourish as human beings. Focusing in understanding the different virtues, and learning how to achieve being a virtuous human being.

Happiness depends on virtue, not on pleasure, money, fame or any external good. To define

Virtue, it consists an inner harmony where reason, the faculty which links us with the divine, controls the passions and appetites, and in an outer harmony, for which we submit to providence, and acceptance of the workings of the universe as it is.

The 4 Foundational Virtues of Stoicism

1. Justice

In general the Stoic definition of Justice is something like applying wisdom to relations with other people. Kindness and fairness can be the end results of trying to figure out what is appropriate.

Justice is the fuel to reason. To execute these, we must practice

First Kindness -which  doing good to others.

2nd is Sociability the appropriate social interaction  with others.

And 3rd.. Companionship - Supporting others and not bringing them down

2. Temperance

It describes self-restraint, typically temperance with pleasure and material goods; avoiding excessiveness, doing things at the right amount and the right way.

This virtue is about soberness, moderation, or continence

One way of thinking about it is with reference to desire. "Passions" of desire are emotions that lead to binging, or other kinds of desire-related impulses that result in action against one's best judgement.

3. Courage

Courage means to face that which life throws at us, willingly and acceptingly: happily overcoming challenges and solving problems and getting active in our duties and priorities. It may help to understand that Courage doesn't suggest not feeling fear, but acting despite anxiety.

4. Wisdom

To be discussed next week!

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You Take Care!

Top 5 Life Habits You Have To Consistently Do.

Tip #1 Sharpen Your Skill of Choice by Allocating 1 Hour Each Day  practicing it.

An atomic habit is a regular practice or routine that is not only small and easy to do, but is also the source of incredible power; a component of the system of change, for compound growth.

How do we overcome bad habits? First, let's agree to the fact that

Bad habits repeat themselves again and again not because you don’t want to change, but because you have the wrong system for change.

Tip # 2 is the Life Habit of getting quality sleep.

Quality sleep is foundational in holistic health. It is when you reset all your body essential and non-essential functions including your brain & hormones... Everything waterfalls from sleep. In good or in bad. And many things impact your sleep too, from stress, lack of exercise to unhealthy or non optimal nutrition. It is not easy for many people to have a proper healthy sleeping routine. More than 60% of adults have sleeping issues in the world. For a variety of reasons. Which means they have other issues from bad sleep.

Tip #3 Exercise - Cardio Fitness

Cardio fitness is your body's ability to take in, circulate and use oxygen. This process relies on vital parts of the body - your heart, lungs, muscles, as well as the bloog and blood vessels that connect them. This makes your cardio fitness and excellent indicator of your overall fitness.

The metric for cardio fitness is VO2 Max - it's the maximum amount of oxygen (O2) your body can use during exercise.

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You Take Care!

S2 E10 Why Empathy Is A Must Have Virtue?

researched and lifted from https://psychologytoday.com

What is empathy?

Empathy helps us connect and help others, but like other traits, it may have evolved with a selfish motive: using others as a “social antenna” to help detect danger. From an evolutionary perspective, creating a mental model of another person's intent is critical: the arrival of an interloper, for example, could be deadly, so developing sensitivity to the signals of others could be life-saving.

Empathy in Relationships

The ability to convey support for a partner, relative, or friend is crucial to establishing positive relationships. Empathy enables us to establish rapport with another person, make them feel that they are being heard, and, through words and body language, mimic their emotions. Perspective-taking, or the empathic ability to assume the cognitive state of another person and see a problem through their eyes, can further cement a connection.

How does empathy benefit romantic relationships?

In healthy relationships, people expect their partners to empathize with them when they face hardship or personal struggles, but the ability to empathize with a partner in good times may be at least as important. In one study, displaying empathy for a partner’s positive emotions was five times more beneficial for relationship satisfaction than only empathizing with his or her negative emotions.

Can narcissists show empathy?

People high in narcissism, or who have narcissistic personality disorder, can exhibit empathy and even compassion. However, that ability only goes so far, as ultimately their own needs come first. Some researchers believe narcissists can develop greater empathy by developing greater self-compassion, which can increase their own feelings of security and self-worth and enable them to open up to hearing others.

What distinguishes sympathy from empathy?

Empathy, sympathy, and compassion are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same. Sympathy is feeling of concern for someone else, and a desire that they become happier or better off, while empathy involves sharing the other person’s emotions. Compassion is an empathic understanding of a person's feelings accompanied by altruism, or a desire to act on that person's behalf.

Downsides of Empathy

Empaths are often characterized as being highly sensitive and overly focused on the needs of others. They may benefit from time alone, as they find it draining to be in the presence of other people. People who are very empathic are more likely to be targeted by manipulative individuals. For this reason, it is important to create healthy boundaries in all relationships, and to be cognizant of relationships with "energy vampires," who are draining to empaths and non-empaths alike.

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Happy birthday to someone who defines what a great leader, a warm and caring sister-in-faith fulfilling her duty as a Choir President, in the Church of Christ Ecclesiastical District of Iloilo South, Locale of Jaro —an honest, caring, loyal and incredibly kind and strong independent woman - Sister Candida Firmeza.

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S2 E9 Twelve Internet Acronyms You Should Know

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1. Y S K stands for You Should Know
2. I R L acronmyn of In Real Life
3. N S F W not safe for work
4. A M A for Ask Me Anything
5. P O V stands for Point of View
6. T T Y L as in Talk To You Later
7. GOAT which stands for Greatest of All Time
8. AFAIK meaning… as far as I know
9. I M H O - which stands for in my humble opinion or in my honest opinion
10. I ANAL - meaning… I am not a lawyer
11. DM which stands for Direct Message
12. And finally FTW as in For The Win

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S2 E5 Five Interesting Facts About The Iglesia Ni Cristo

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Fact # 1 - The Church of Christ is a church for all peoples.

What does that mean? Researched from the website iglesianicristo.net… The church of Christ is for everyone who will embrace the true faith regardless of race, nationality, cultural background, social standing, economic status, and educational attainment.

On to Fact # 2 - The Church of Christ is not limited in the Philippines, it has been spread-out across the six inhabited continents of the world.

The Iglesia Ni Cristo has an international membership of 149 racial and ethnic backgrounds. Whoaw!!! It maintains nearly 7000 congregrations and missions grouped into more than 178ecclessiastical districts in 161 countries and territories in the world.

Let's goto fact # 3 - The doctine: One God, The Father

The Church of Christ believes that the one and only true God is the Father, the creator.

God is a spirit, and therefore, He has no flesh and no bones.

There is no trinity of persons in God. As quoted from the website, quote "Though the Bible speaks of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spiri - never does it refer to all of them as gods nor as three persons in One God; rather, it points to the Father alone, as the True God.

In Psalms chapter 90 verse 2, God is from everlasting to everlasting; with no beginning or end. In First Timothy - Chapter 1, verse 17 - God is immortal; and does not tire nor become weary - - (from Isaiah Chapter 40 verse 28)

Fact # 4 - The last Messenger of God prophesied and realized through the late Brother Felix Manalo who became an instrument in the re-establishment of the Church founded by Jesus Christ in the 1st century re-appearing in the Far East - the Philippines in the era of the ends of the earth.

The Iglesia Ni Cristo believes that the task of understanding God's words in the Bible , and teaching them without any alteration, without adding or diminishing, is given exclusively to the messengers of God.

From Romans Chapter 10 Verse 15: And how shall they preach, unless they are sent? As it is written: How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, Who bring glad tidings of good things!"

The Church of Christ believes that the late brother Felix Y Manalo is God's messenger in these last days; he was the fulfillment of the Biblical prophecies concerning the messenger from the Far East (revelations chapter 7 verses 2 to 3; who would preach to God's sons and daughters in these last days -- our time (Isaiah Chapter 43 verses 5 to 6, chapter 46 verse 11 and chapter 41 verses 9 to 11).

God reveals the meaning of His words to His Messengers by means of the Holy Spirit (2nd Peter chapter 1 verses 20 to 21, and the proof that the messengers were inspired by the Holy Spirit is that their teachings never contradict one another (1st corinthians chapter 2 verse 13).

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1. Your tears are mostly composed of water

2. Not all tears are the same

You have three different types of tears:

• Basal tears. These are always in your eyes to protect from debris and keep them lubricated and nourished.
• Reflex tears. These form when your eyes are exposed to irritants, such as smoke and onion fumes.
• Emotional tears. These are produced when you’re sad, happy, or feeling other intense emotions.

3. Your watery eyes could be a sign of dry eye syndrome

4. Cry all you want — you won’t run out of tears

5. We produce fewer tears as we get older

6. An irritating gas is the reason onions make you cry

7. It’s not only onions that can cause reflex tears

8. Tears are meant to drain down your nose and throat

9. Emotional tears may actually help you

10. Your tears contain messages that can be picked up by others

11. Crocodile tears are real if you’re a crocodile

12. Newborns don’t produce tears when they cry

13. Sleep-crying is real

14. Animals shed tears, but emotions have nothing to do with it

15. Women cry more than men do

16. Uncontrollable tears

17. A lack of tears can seriously damage your eyes

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How was the Grand Canyon formed?

The Grand Canyon in Arizona in the United States is made of many layers of rock that is 277 miles or 446 kilometers long and 1 mile or 1.6 kilometer deep in some places. This huge gorge was formed by water erosion.

The Grand Canyon was once a wide, level area of high land, called a plateau. Over million of years ago, the fast flowing Colorado River wore away the land to create this natural wonder. The river's current is so strong that it wears away about 500,000 tons of sand and earth every day. Even today, the Colorado continues to wear away the rock little by little.

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HE STONEHENGE MYSTERY

What were these huge stones for?......

This group of giant stones, called Stonehenge, on Salisbury Plain in Britain is about 3,500 years old. Each stone stands 13 to 15 feet or 4 to 4.6 meter above the ground and weighs 30 to 50 tons.

A circular ditch, 320 feet or 98 meter in diameter, originally formed the border of Stonehenge. Within this boundary stood a circle of 30 blocks of grey sandstone, measuring 97 feet or 30 meter in diameter. A continuous circle of smaller blocks lay on top of them. Inside this was a ring of 60 blue stones, within which were a further two series of stones each arranged in the shape of a horseshoe, one inside the other. These surrounded an altar stone.

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This is the last part (Part 2) of the Iglesia Ni Cristo - 106th Anniversary podcast brought to you by The Quarantined Tipsters Podcast.

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This part 1 episode talks about the humble beginnings of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church of Christ).

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Buckingham Palace is the London home of the British monarch. Palace with 775-room royal residence.

Queen Victoria was the first monarch to live there in 1837 and a monument of her stands in front of the palace gates.

Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, Prince Philip live there now.

Sometimes, a flag called Royal Standard is seen flying over Buckingham Palace. When this happens, it means that Her Majesty the Queen is there. This is just a formal way of letting people know that she is at home.

The soldiers who stand on guard at the palace have the job of protecting this important place from danger. A famous ceremony known as the Changing of the Guard is one of London's most famous sights. Crowds of tourists gather to watch the guards marching in perfect time. Their red jackets and tall helmets of black bear fur are famous sights.

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The Temple of the Emerald Buddha

This temple is located in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. On the grounds of the Grand Palace complex, which covers 213,677 square metres. The people there call it Wat Phra Keo and regarded it as the most sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand.

Construction of the temple began in 1783 during the reign of Rama I, the first king of the Chakry Dynasty. Since then, each successive king has been personally involved in adding, restoring and embellishing the temple during their reigns as a way of making religious merit and glorifying the dynasty.

There are many breathtaking aspect of Wat Phra Kaew. The temple’s exterior is an attraction itself. The orange, green and dark blue glazed roof tiles,... golden gilt carvings,... bronze tinkling bells, and glittering coloured mosaics.

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How do people travel around Venice?

Venice is a famous city in Italy. It was built long ago on 118 small islands. Over 400 bridges connect the islands, between which are more than 200 canals.

The best known form of transport in Venice is the gondola. Tourist often like to take gondolas when they come to the city. But the people who live there generally walk or take a boat.

They don't use cars in Venice. The streets are too narrow and twisting for driving. Bicycles are not much of use either because the bridges that people use to get across the canals have too many steps. So boats are the most convenient way of getting around in Venice.

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Loveletter of Robert Browning to Elizabeth Barret.

Excerpt of first letter - January 10, 1845

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Antarctica is a vast ice covered land at the South Pole. It is the fifth largest of the seven continents and is the coldest place on Earth.

In summer the temperature never goes above -20° Fahrenheit or -29° Celcius. Almost all of Antarctica is covered by a very thick layer of ice with an average depth of 6,500 feet or 2,000 meters.

In December and January the sun never sets in the Antarctic. Different times during the day, it shows how the sun moves but does not set. There are 24 hours of daylight.

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