sleep is a symptom and not the basic character trait of hypnotism) so‚ the word itself is a misnomer. The Encarta encyclopaedia defines sleep as "An unconscious state where the subject shows little responsiveness to the external world". By this definition‚ hypnosis is indeed very
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There are many definitions of love.To me love is more than just a word.Sometimes it can be shown by tenderness‚ warmth‚ endearment‚ and compassion. Love is caring for another person so much you’d do anything to protect them. It’s understanding someone and making sacrifices to keep them happy‚ regardless‚ if it means giving up something you love. It is a force of nature and a place to feel safe. Love comes in all shapes‚ sizes‚ and forms. Falling in love with someone is inevitable because it is
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My Beliefs: A Definition About Me I was only eight years old when my Mother passed away and it has been sixteen years since I learned through my family that she had become a star in the sky. My Father‚ who committed to take care of my two siblings and myself did an outstanding job raising us. However‚ I still lacked that unique love called “Mother love”. The time passed and my siblings flew away from home and it was only me left home with my father. I grew up thinking that I needed to become a
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Dictionary tells the word came from 1497 from a time when chivalry was the key to love. In this time‚ the word meant to be chivalrous‚ but in modern times to romance someone is to “put your moves on them” to dazzle someone with your personality. The definition that The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language gives for the modern usage of romance is “A love affair containing ardent emotional attachment or involvement between people.” Romance is a particularly hard word to describe when
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During our last class session‚ while I was watching the video on random acts of kindness‚ it reminded me that performing random acts of kindness‚ is something that I need to incorporate more into my life on a regular basis. I actually had a warm and fuzzy feeling inside knowing that many people have done so many kind things to me. I too have done many kind things to others; but‚ I had still not decided to incorporate this small thing into my life. I immediately realized that life is about being
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November 19‚ 2013 Essay #1‚ Revision My Own Definition of a Hero What is a hero? To me a hero is not someone with super powers or the ability to fly. Heroes to me are just ordinary people. A hero is someone who is a great inspiration‚ someone who is selfless‚ and someone who makes an impact. Heroes are people who inspire others to do great things or to better themselves. Heroes do not go along with what everyone else is doing. They are leaders not followers; such as the great Rosa Parks‚ the
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freedom is a choice. It is our right to say and do anything that we desire as long as we abide by our country’s laws. One would say that freedom involves mentally and physically expressing ourselves without any kind of restrictions. In fact‚ the definition of freedom can be understood in different perspectives. Having free will gives us the mentality to think about doing whatever we please‚ but we are also limited in taking certain actions unless we accept the consequences that follow. For example
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The Merriam-Webster dictionary offers this definition: “obesity: a condition characterized by the excessive accumulation and storage of fat in the body” (Webster Online Dictionary). The Center for Disease Control and Prevention defines obesity further: “…obesity ranges are determined by using weight and height to calculate a number called the “body mass index” (BMI). BMI is used because‚ for most people‚ it correlates with their amount of body fat. An adult who has a BMI between 25 and 2.9 is considered
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Kindness. What is it? Kindness is characterized by the quality or state of being kind. When people go to extremes in the name of selfless kindness‚ more often then not something good happens in the end. What is fascinating is how individuals react to unexpected kindness. I spend a great amount of time in the downtown area‚ where I do not witness much kindness happening. Everyone seems to be in such a hurry that they barely make eye contact with others. I decided I would not only be kind to my family
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Kindness is a virtue. Among humans‚ this trait is remarkably important when it comes to the care and treatment of one another in a set community. As these communities evolve‚ it has been seen that the kinder‚ more positive group has thrived and therefore will continue to prosper. Many agree that we all obtain the quality of empathy‚ but it’s whether we choose to show it or not is what makes the difference. This discussion of kindness is seen in Olivia Judson’s passage‚ “The Selfless Gene”. Within
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