Growing Taller During Sleep

Usually when we see somebody sleeping infront of us we keep starring  and wondering why he/she looks taller; especially when looking at a child. 

But what is the secret behind that?Why do we look taller while sleeping?

This is related to two things. The first is that during the day and because of the activities we make, the cartilage in our knees, connective tissues and other areas slowly compress. But while sleeping this cartilage goes back to its normal structure.

The second reason is that the discs of the spinal cord reabsorb their synovial fluid while sleeping, after it was released as a result of gravity during the day. This in turn compresses the spine and the person looks shorter.

On average we are about 1 cm taller while we are sleeping!
So simply now sleeping will help us,especially short people like me, get taller for free  ;)  

  

Kids Are Quick

Here are certain issues that happened in classes. Did you ever think of giving such answers?? Really kids are very quick!


Teacher: Maria go to the map and find North America.
Maria: Here it is.
T: good, now class who discovered America?
Class: Maria
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Teacher: What is the chemical formula of water?
Student: H I J K L M N O
T: what are you talking about?
S:Yesterday you told us that the formula is H to O.
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Teacher: Name one important thing we have today but we didn't have 10 years ago?
Student: Me!
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Teacher: Give me a sentence starting with I.
S: I is
T: No we do not say I is, it is always I am.
S: Ok, I am the ninth letter of the alphabets.
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Teacher: What do we call a person who keeps on talking when people are no longer interested?
S: A teacher

Did You Know??



Thanks God :)



Did you ever think about the reason for having salty tears, bitter water ear  and sweet/ fresh  mouth water?!!
I read about that and would like to share the wisdom behind having them this way.

   As for the eyes, if you try to taste your tears you will find that they are somehow salty. It is because the eyes are very sensible and there should be something that keeps them stable and protects them from corruption. That is why saltiness would help in attaining that.

   On the other hand, the bitter water ear is present so that insects and small creatures could not be able to enter or penetrate deeply through the ears; they would simply go out.

   And finally concerning the mouth, we would not have been able to taste food if saliva was not fresh. Different tastes are obtained through this freshness. And that is why when you get sick, sometimes the taste of food changes which is certainly related to a change that occurred in saliva's freshness.  

I Already Have One!!

A teacher asked her student: If I gave you an Apple then another apple and another, how many apples would you have?

The student replied confidently: four apples!

The teacher then repeated the question assuming that the child did not hear well. The child calculated again trying to find another answer, but unfortunately the student answered again: four.

The teacher got frustrated but she did not give up on him. So she asked him the same question replacing apples by oranges. She said: If I gave you an orange and another orange and another, how many would you have?

The child replied: three oranges ...

This encouraged the teacher to ask the student about the apples again. But the student said: four apples!

The teacher got angry and yelled: oh my God, what's the difference between both? Can you tell me?

He fearfully replied: because I already have one apple in my bag!

 

"When someone gives you an answer different from what you expect, do not judge it to be wrong directly. Perhaps you misunderstood something or you missed to take other factors into consideration. Listen carefully to understand what the other means and never think that you only own the right answer. You never know, you might have really missed something!!"

Philosophy Class

A professor stood before his Philosophy class and had some items in front of him.

When the class began, wordlessly, he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls.

He then asked the students if the jar was full.

They agreed that it was.

The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar.

He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls.

He then asked the students again if the jar was full.

They agreed it was.

The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar.

Of course, the sand filled up everything else.

He asked once more if the jar was full.

The students responded with a unanimous "yes."

The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar, effectively filling the empty space between the sand.

The students laughed.

"Now," said the professor, as the laughter subsided, "I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life.

"The golf balls are the important things - your God, family, your children, your health, your friends, and your favourite passions - things that if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full.

"The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house, and your car.

"The sand is everything else--the small stuff.

"If you put the sand into the jar first," he continued, "there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls.

"The same goes for life.
"If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important to you.

"Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness.

Play with your children.

"Take time to get medical checkups.

"Take your partner out to dinner.

"Play another 18.

"There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal.

"Take care of the golf balls first, the things that really matter.

"Set your priorities.

"The rest is just sand."

One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee represented.

The professor smiled. "I'm glad you asked.

"It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a cup of coffee with a friend."

There is always time to do what ever you want in life. But little management is needed in order to do and enjoy each situation properly. Work for your priorities so that you would be able to fulfil the smaller things peacefully.

 

The Best Moments In Life :)

1)      Laughing till your stomach hurts.

2)      Enjoying a ride down the country side.

3)      Listening to your favorite song in the radio.

4)      Going to sleep listening to the rain pouring outside.

5)      Getting out of the shower and rapping your self with a warm, fuzzy towel.

6)      Passing your final exams with good grades.

7)      Being part of an interesting conversation.

8)      Finding some money in some old pants.

9)      Laughing at your self.

10)   Sharing a wonderful dinner with your friends.

11)   Laughing without a reason.

12)   "Accidently" hearing somebody saying something good about you.

13)   Watching the sunset.

 

14)   Visiting an old friend of yours and remembering great memories.

15)      Seeing the one you love happy.

 May all your days be full of happy moments :)

A Forgotten Medicine!

Drinking a healthy amount of water is vital to your health. You can never imageine what drinking water might bring you. We all know that it is important to drink water, but never this importance was highlighted to us perfectly.
The picture above shows briefly the functions of water in the body.

And the following represents the top 11 health benefits of drinking:

1. Lose weight: Drinking water helps you lose weight because it flushes down the by-products of fat breakdown. Drinking water reduces hunger, it’s an effective appetite suppressant so you’ll eat less. Plus, water has zero calories.
2. Natural Remedy for Headache: Helps to relieve headache and back pains due to dehydration. Although many reasons contribute to headache, dehydration is the common one.
3. Look Younger with Healthier Skin: You’ll look younger when your skin is properly hydrated. Water helps to replenish skin tissues, moisturizes skin and increases skin elasticity.
4. Better Productivity at Work: Your brain is mostly made up of water, thus drinking water helps you think better, be more alert and more concentrated.
5. Better Exercise: Drinking water regulates your body temperature. That means you’ll feel more energetic when doing exercises. Water also helps to fuel your muscle.
6. Helps in Digestion and Constipation: Drinking water raises your metabolism because it helps in digestion. Fiber and water goes hand in hand so that you can have your daily bowel movement.
7. Less Cramps and Sprains: Proper hydration helps keep your joints and muscles lubricated, so you’ll less likely get cramps and sprains.
8. Less Likely to Get Sick and Feel Healthy: Drinking plenty of water helps fight against flu and other ailments like kidney stones and heart attack. Water adds with lemon is used for ailments like respiratory disease, intestinal problems, rheumatism and arthritis etc. In another words one of the benefits of drinking water is that it can improve your immune system.
9. Relieves Fatigue: Water is used by the body to help flush out toxins and waste products from the body. If your body lacks water, your heart, for instance, needs to work harder to pump out the oxygenated blood to all cells, so are the rest of the vital organs, your organs will be exhausted and so will you.
10. Good Mood: Your body feels very good and that’s why you feel happy.
11. Reduce the Risk of Cancer: Related to the digestive system, some studies show that drinking a healthy amount of water may reduce the risks of bladder cancer and colon cancer. Water dilutes the concentration of cancer-causing agents in the urine and shortens the time in which they are in contact with bladder lining.

   Stay safe and  drink water :)

p.s: this link will guide you to the amount of water you have to drink.( http://www.ehow.com/how_4912177_determine-much-water-drink.html )

 

Nice Stories

1. Once, all villagers decided to pray for rain, on the day of prayer all the people gathered but only one boy came with an umbrella…

THAT’S FAITH

2. When you throw a baby in the air, she laughs because she knows you will catch her…

THAT’S TRUST

3.Every night we go to bed, without any assurance of being alive the next morning but still we set the alarms  to wake up…

THAT’S HOPE

4. We plan big things for tomorrow in spite of zero knowledge of the future or having any certainty of uncertainties…

THAT’S CONFIDENCE

5. We see the world suffering. We know there is every possibility of same or similar things happening to us. But still we get married!!…

THAT’S OVER CONFIDENCE

32 Healthy life style tips

1. Daily exercise is one of the most important healthy lifestyle tips. Exercise on a daily basis for at least 30 minutes per day. Brisk walk, aerobics, or just any kind of bodily movement can do wonders for your health.
2. You should sleep 6 to 8 hours per day. This will help your body to replenish itself and gives your body time to rebuild its cells. Lack of sleep make you feel tired and affect your eating habits. Adequate sleep is essential for your overall health and well-being.
3. Eat a well-balanced diet. Increase your intake of fruits and vegetables. Avoid foods that are processed and reduce your intake of foods that are high in fat, sodium and sugar.
4. Maintaining a healthy weight will help you look better and reduce your risk of heart disease and diabetes.
5. Have a positive outlook. People who are positive tend to have better health and success in life then those who are negative thinkers.
6. Maintain a balanced lifestyle. There should be a balance between your work time and your leisure time. Remind yourself, “All work and no play make Jack a dull boy.”
7. Stop smoking. It is harmful to your health. It can cause heart disease, lungs cancer, and premature aging.
8. Meditation can help reduce stress, because it helps quiet your mind. Even if you just meditate 15 minutes per day, the result will amaze you.
9. Surround yourself with friends and family members who are supportive. A research by Australian scientist suggested that people who have friends that they can count on to be there for them, live longer. (As reported by the BBC news http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/4094632.stm)
10. Manage stress by doing meditation, breathing exercises, listening to music, etc. Stress, left not managed, can lead to tension and pain in your body and threaten your health and well-being.
11. Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water daily to help you with the digestion of food, absorption of nutrients, and the elimination of toxins from your body.
12. Take daily vitamins, mineral and herbal supplements to maintain your overall health or deal with your specific health problems.
13. Find things to laugh about on a daily basis. Laughter releases endorphins, boost your immune system, increases blood flow and relaxes your body.
14. Spending 5 to 10 minutes per day to practice deep breathing can improve your overall health. Deep breathing reduces stress, relaxes your muscles, improve your oxygen intake and delivery to all your organs and stimulate your lymphatic system.
15. Avoid your exposure to toxins like pesticides, molds, fungus and heavy metals like lead, mercury, aluminum, etc.
16. Eat complex carbohydrates and avoid simple carbohydrates like white bread, sugar, white rice, etc.
17. Eat organically grown fruits and vegetables, if possible, to avoid getting exposed to pesticides.
18. Life is too short so you should follow your bliss. People who are happy and have a fulfilled life tend to be healthier and live longer.
19. Avoid people who talk about illnesses.
20. Get outside and spend your time in the open air daily, if possible. Exposing yourself to fresh air and sunshine on a daily basis is beneficial to your health.
21. Be appreciative of your life, your health and whatever you have. Gratitude is good for your soul as well as your health.
22. Choose happiness and health. Make it your dominant intention to focus on things that make your life healthy and happy.
23. See yourself healthy and happy in your mind’s eyes.
24. Forgive yourself and others. Bearing grudges is bad for your health and well-being.
25. Remind yourself that it is natural for you to be healthy. Health is your natural state, not sickness.
26. Have a raw food diet day, a day where eat only unprocessed and uncooked foods, once or twice a month. This way you give your body a break from all the food additives and preservatives. Make sure that you consume only organic foods.
27. Try alternative medicine like acupuncture, aromatherapy, reflexology, etc.
28. Practice yoga. It’s good for both your body and mind.
29. Fasting once in a while is a good way to detox your body and gives your digestive system some time off.
30. Do not worry. Worry will not help you solve your problem and it is not good for your health. Worry is the main causes of many physical ailments that send people to hospitals. Remember that most of the things that you worry about will probably never happen anyway. “Let us be of good cheer, remembering that the misfortunes hardest to bear are those which will never happen. ~James Russel Lowell”
31. Expect to be healthy and do not expect to be sick.
32. Accept yourself, your capability and your shortcomings.

Emotional Intelligence

"Emotional intelligence" is the innate potential to feel, use, communicate, recognize, remember, describe, identify, learn from, manage, understand and explain emotions". (S.Hein)


And a more formal definition is:

We define EI as the capacity to reason about emotions, and of emotions to enhance thinking. It includes the abilities to accurately perceive emotions, to access and generate emotions so as to assist thought, to understand emotions and emotional knowledge, and to reflectively regulate emotions so as to promote emotional and intellectual growth.

Emotional intelligence involves certain abilities that describes four areas of capacities and skills :

1- Perceiving Emotions: which is the most basic area that deals with nonverbal reception and expression of emotions.

Thus, the capacity to accurately perceive emotions  of others provides a crucial starting point for more advanced understanding of emotions.

2- Using Emtions: The ability of emotions to promote and facilitate thinking. Having a good system of emotional input,

therefore, should helped direct thinking toward matters that are truly important

3- Understanding Emotions: . Emotions convey information: for example happiness  indicates a desire to be with others while anger indicates a desire to attack or harm others. Once a person can identify such emotions or actions, the capacity to reason those emotional messages and actions becomes important.  So Fully understanding emotions, in other words, involves the comprehension of the meaning of emotions, coupled with the capacity to reason about those meanings.

4- Managing Emotions: Emotions can be managed. A person needs to understand emotions convey information: That is a person voluntarily wants to remain open to the emotional signals that cause him to be relaxes and comfortable but blocks those that are bad or overwhelming.

The mother



God bless all of our mothers;
happy mothers day. 



Mother love is the fuel that enables a normal human being to do the impossible.

No words can explain what the mother is. Certainly the mother is the whole world. She sacrifices  her life for her children, and she never complains. Rather she is happy with what she does. If love have to be defined or looked at, the mother in all what she does for her children is the best example for the pure and true love. A love that gives you power and energy to do anything, because what most of us need in order to do something is mainly the support for it, no matter how hard it is. The mother's love is able to give this support and confidence, the faith and power to do it or even have a try. We all have to thank God for His priceless gift; the mixture of perfect feelings that decorates the life; the mother. God keep them safe for us.   

Teaching

   Teaching is a noble career. Being a teacher is not that easy. It needs alot of patience and "passion" to a certain limit since it is important for a person to love the job he/she is doing in order to fully succeed in it.

   So this applies a little bit more on teachers. The teacher is not only a person who gives knowledge to students, A teacher is the second guide for students. Students spend almost half of their day learning at school, so certainly too many things will happen there. And all of what happens (fights,talks, cases in class) are opportunities to learn something from. Respect, being good with others and many other basics in life could be attained there. Each class is a sample of the big society that all students will be dealing with after they finish. Thus, the school would be a basic stage that prepares students to the true life out; within people. And this will be the second big role of the teacher after being the one who teaches content and knowledge.  

   

 For that teachers really have to love their job and live for it in order to be the good teachers, students need.

After I finished my Bachelor degree, I decided to continue to have a dilpome in teaching.
Since I want to be a teacher, it is good to attain it. I like it and I find it a good way to learn and improve the teaching skills each teacher should have.