My Spiritual Windows

  http://pagingdrgupta.blogs.cnn.com/2010/06/28/michelangelo-hid-brainstem-in-sistine-chapel-study-says/?hpt=C2 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narcissism Narcissism From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Narcissism is the personality trait of egotism denoting vanity , conceit , or simple selfishness . Applied to a social group , it is sometimes used to denote elitism or an indifference to the plight of others.   The name "narcissism" is derived from Greek mythology . Narcissus was a handsome Greek youth who had never seen his reflection, but because of a prediction by an Oracle, looked in a pool of water and saw his reflection for the first time. The nymph Echo --who had been punished by Hera for gossiping and cursed to forever have the last word—had seen Narcissus walking through the forest and wanted to talk to him, but, because of her curse, she wasn't able to speak first. As Narcissus was walking along, he got thirsty and stopped to take a drink; it was then h...

    Death through the eyes of a small child How does a small child view the death of someone close in their world? Do they understand the emotional body bringing the reality to such young senses? This morning my two granddaughters were present while a lady they had adopted as a grandmother figure slipped from this world, though not a planned event in their life to experience such as death is - the happening unfolded. The thoughts of the three-year old were the realization hugs and kisses from Nanie would no longer be a part of her life, then the tears flowed. The six year old wanted to call Daddy and solidify a hug would be waiting when this day was over. Two young minds, grasping at the thoughts of the loss and yet what still remained in their world trying to find a bridge of understanding. My oldest daughter at four after the sudden loss of her grandpa chose a time of retreat, raising walls around her where she could hold love and getting close to people away, feeling t...