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Relationships & Family > Friends & Peers (Other) The essence of friendship: 2 of 24
Friendships are a wonderful thing! In my opinion, meaningful and satisfying friendships make the world a better place, whether it is between husband and wife, parent and child, between siblings, or between any two people. When I wake up in the morning, other than my work routine, all I can stop to think about is the friends I... More..
Health & Fitness > Alternative Therapies Health benefits of music therapy: 1 of 5
Health (according to the World Health Organization) is defined as "a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." So, as we discuss about the health benefits of music therapy, we will see how it meets the physical, mental and social needs of people. Physical ... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Advice The qualities which make a good friend: 2 of 8
It is important to BE the right kind of friend before we go out to look for the right kind of friend. We have to model the qualities that we would want our friends to have. From experience and after many years of friendship I have come up with a list that describes the 5 most important qualities in a good friend. While this l... More..
Entertainment > Music Education The nonmusical benefits of a good music education: 2 of 6
Music has been a great source of entertainment for millions of people around the world. People are in awe of musicians and singers, and children grow up wanting to be like their favorite singers. But the value of music beyond the scope of sheer entertainment cannot be underestimated. The benefits of music are far reaching an... More..
Entertainment > Music Education How to play a B major scale on the piano: 1 of 3
As a music teacher, from experience it can be said that B major is one of the most interesting scales to play on the piano. A student gets to explore all 5 black notes in an octave. Consider that the thumb in both hands is the 1st finger, the index finger being the 2nd finger and so on. To learn B major, let's begin by ... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Life Leaders and the order of God in your home: 3 of 6
"Christ is the Head of this house, the unseen guest at every meal, the silent listener to every conversation" is a wall hanging in many Christian homes, and this is true of my home, as well! It is like a triangle. God is at the top of the triangle, and the bottom ends are shared by the husband and wife. God created the wife t... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Does music really heal a broken heart?: 1 of 2
A broken heart is a very painful, but very real part of life. Each person has gone through some tough experience or experiences that leave them feeling sad, lonely and depressed. The method of coping is different for different people, but the end result is to hopefully feel better and be able to move on in life. People ar... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Asian Culture Reasons for the large population in India: 4 of 7
India is a land of many cultures, language groups, religions, people groups and more than a billion people! India has always been a family oriented culture. The joint family system is still prevalent in many parts of the country. Children are seen as an asset or possession. In their old age, parents are usually taken care o... More..
Relationships & Family > Marriage Psychology Love and marriage in modern India: 3 of 5
"Love and marriage, or marriage and love?" This one question has puzzled the minds of many Indians in the past 20 years. Almost until the turn of the century, for most Indians, it was marriage and then love. But that is slowly changing. In earlier times, a girl married a man whose horoscopes matched, and who was introduced t... More..
Relationships & Family > Friends & Peers (Other) What is a real friend?: 6 of 9
"Keep smiling, keep shining, knowing you can always count on me, for sure, that's what friends are for. In good times and bad times I'll be on your side forever more." These are the words from a song that has become one of my favorites. A friend is easy to find, but a 'real' friend is hard to find. Friendships are developed o... More..