ANGER – The Bane of our Lives. – By Noor Rahim As human beings everyone experiences that day When anger and emotions carry you away Be it displeasure or feeling of hate, sorrow or love But self control is a virtue that one must nurture to survive Anger has always been the bane of our lives, that confronts us in someway A display that will shock the onlookers and drive them away The gain from such display would result in such distaste A display that would embarrass you in the aftermath, is a guarantee The intimidating & short lived roar of the waves on the sea beach would drive one away But the retreating wave is one so calm and smooth that fears allay And in its retreat wipe out the foot print that you left in your haste So dear Reader it is Natures’ lesson on anger that you ...
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Why is it difficult to control emotions – By Jayadeva De Silva Source : Jayadeva De Silva Linkedin Emotions, the vibrant threads woven into the fabric of human existence, can at times elude our control, leaving us pondering the reasons behind this enigmatic phenomenon. In this article, we will delve into the 7 most common reasons why controlling emotions can be an arduous endeavor. 1 . Biological Wiring : Our emotional responses are deeply rooted in our biology, making them instinctual and often resistant to conscious regulation. 2 . Cognitive Influence : The intricate interplay between our thoughts and emotions can create a powerful feedback loop, where irrational beliefs or distorted thinking patterns hinder our ability to control emotional reactions. 3. Past Trauma : Emotional wounds from past experiences can linger, triggering intense emotional responses and making regulation challenging without addressing and healing the underlying trauma. 4 . Social Conditioning : ...
Jun 20, 2023
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International Literacy Day 2022 – By Dr Shan Haines Source : Brisbane Sri Lankan Newsletter – Dæhæna – September 2022 This year’s International Literacy Day will be celebrated worldwide on Thursday, 8th of September, under the theme Transforming Literacy Learning Spaces, with the intention of bringing the ownership of the challenges of literacy back home to the local community. So why has the UNESCO devoted a specific day to recognize literacy since 1967? Traditionally, literacy has meant the ability to read and write. Miriam Webster Dictionary defines it as the ‘quality or state of being literate; educated…able to read and write”. But these days, this meaning has been expanded to include the knowledge and skills people need to listen to, read, view, speak, write and create oral, print, visual and digital texts for different purposes in a range of contexts. It now includes the skills and abilities to access, understand, analyse, ...
Aug 31, 2022
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