Karma and its Influence on Indian Spirituality  Karma is a concept from the Upanishads that decrees, one’s actions in his current life determines the kind of life the person will lead upon reincarnation. Destinies are formed according to previous lives’ Karmas. As per the Upanishad concept of Karma, a good or positive deed goes towards the betterment of one’s life, just as harmful acts lead towards detriment. There are several types of Karmas. Karmas are classified according to one’s motive of performing a particular action. Some perform actions thinking of the rewards that the sacrifice will result in while others perform actions selflessly. According to the Upanishads, “These performers of Karma (sacrifice), be- cause of their attachment to the fruits (of their sacrifice), after a temporary enjoyment of their heavenly reward fall back again into misery.” (Eknath & Nagler, 1987). The ultimate aim of life is to achieve liberation and end the birth-reincarnation cycle. “…this loop of Karma and destiny binds us and we remain entangled in it. The only way through which we can nullify our give and take…

How Bad I Was and How I Improved   Academic pursuits rank among the toughest yet most rewarding adventures you can decide to engage in. Excelling in your studies is a process that not only educates and improves you, but also changes your entire worldview as you grow and develop. In this essay I reflect on how much I have improved in my studies after a rocky start The metamorphosis from a struggling student, who had to master my second language English, before achieving academic stability, has been quite an adventure. Initially, just being able to speak and write in English was a great challenge that required extraordinary effort on my part. Some of my early essays such as ‘My struggles as writer’ act as witnesses to a time when even constructing a sentence in English would result in a clumsy effort laced with unclear communication. An example of the opening paragraph “It has been a while since I wrote in English and still nothing haschanged: “Iam bad at writing”. Over and over on my mind: “English as asecond language…

moderate physical activity for elderly population As the elderly population continues to grow, the well-being of the elderly becomes the primary goal of the public policy and what the elderly strives for. The current development of well-being as age increases provides an opportunity for research to all sectors of society (Lloyd, Kendall, Starr & Murray 206). The issue of aging and well-being continue to be a phenomenon for debate among biologist, scholars, politicians, and physicians. An interview conducted with an older adult over 70 years old in the United States to examine the longevity covered the various aspects such as psychological, social, cognitive, health, and spirituality of the individual. Research suggests that older individuals participate in moderate physical activity. Also, some elderlies engage in spiritual activities and average cognitive work. An interview with Helen, a 73-year-old lady, who lives with her daughter, share with us her development strengths, such as her feeling, fulfillment, and achievement. Helen has been able to educate her daughter. She is a successful business person. Helen owners a pharmaceutical shop that has now managed by her…

A Theory of Holistic Comfort for Nursing Abstract Comfort is one of the significant influences on the experience of a patient despite the environmental and health condition. However, there is no consensus on its definition by past researchers. This research is, therefore, aimed at understanding comfort from the experience of patients undergoing care and the nurses who actively play the role of ensuring that comfort. The research will include both theoretical and qualitative analyses of studies that have advanced knowledge of the Theory of Holistic Comfort in Nursing.       A Theory of Holistic Comfort for Nursing Introduction To understand Clinical nursing care, the research paper seeks to first define the meaning of clinical from the Greek word klinos. Klinos means reverence or inclination and consideration of the suffering a patient undergoes. Clinical nursing care, therefore, involve viewing the sick as beings with several dimensions, including Physical, social, spiritual, and emotional aspects. It also involves putting into consideration individuals’ unsafe conditions, which compromises their general health and cause discomfort. Additional, it takes into account the perception of the sick…

The Awakening Kate Chopin Simons, Karen. “Kate Chopin on the nature of things.” The Mississippi Quarterly 51.2 (1998): 243-252. The wakening by Kate Chopin is seminal feminist writing commenting on the struggles of women in a male-dominated society. Through the protagonist Edna, the author presents women as the struggle with the expectation of society as well as answering to the natural urges and the challenges of motherhood. The woman is, therefore, at the center of the text as they try to conform to the expectations while at the same time, respond to personal needs. Karen Simons, in her article “Kate Chopin on the nature of things” strays from the conventional notion of the interpretation of the text as struggles of women and the societal expectation. The article interprets the case of Edna Pontellier as the forces of nature against the woman will embrace the natural. The article posits that Edna lives in the imaginary world, and she finds it hard to accept the forces of nature. Edna is a woman struggling with society and struggling with herself, and she cannot…

Synthesis Paper on course reflection             Throughout this course, there were some goals that I had set to meet that corresponded with the syllabus Such goals were to know, understand and analyze how  research in psychology research and methods are conducted, presented  and also to provide a critical analyses  skills in the case studies related to  it using various research procedures and tools. In this synthesis paper, I will utilize the case study approach to analyze the things that I have learned about research at an introductory level and the way they can be evaluated utilizing a form of critique from a biblical Christian perspective. In this approach, I will carry out in-depth research as the only person fits in to analyze the above matters. Research at an Introductory Level The main things learned in research at an introductory level are that there are some matters to address in every scientific research, especially in psychology. First, one must understand the four goals of scientific research related to behavior that include; how to predict behavior, explain behavior, research the source of…

Spirituality Tradition The Arab world’s understanding of spirituality is closely related to religion and is highly regarded as the pillar that supports the human heart. It is the feeling within a person that informs their actions, perceptions, and attitudes towards the world around them. The term spirituality is also closely linked to the human soul as it directly impacts the inner peace or lack of it in a person. Showing good deeds towards fellow human beings and caring for the needy in society show that one has a good soul and is directed by spiritual beings. According to the Islamic religion, spirituality influence how people interact with one another. For instance, Islamic religion requires that people gather together for prayers to strengthen their faith in the Supreme Being, Allah. Gathering in a religions meeting is a spiritual journey that disconnects people from the physical being and connects them to the Supreme powers, which makes it possible for the powers to guide them in their daily lives. Spirituality is critical in a person’s life, as it influences various aspects of human…

Cultural/Spirituality Presentation and Care Plan Guidelines “The need for cultural competence is being increasingly recognized by health-care providers and health-related organizations in the United States and globally.  The social ideology of a melting pot is passe’ and has been replaced by recognizing that people deserve respect within their cultural framework and as individuals” (Purnell, 2014, p. 1).  Health care providers are caring for an increasingly diverse United States population in addition to patients and families who reside in countries other than the United States, but who seek health care services within the United States health care system.  There is compelling evidence in the literature that supports disparities in health care across ethnic, social, and economic groups; therefore, it is important that health care providers be attentive to cultural diversity and cultural competency (Purnell, 2014). The purpose of this assignment is to: Describe the biological characteristics, social organization, environmental control, and language of a specific cultural group of people. Discuss health care beliefs (including complementary and alternative medicine) of a specific ethnocultural, religious, or social group. Discuss spirituality as it relates…

Comparative Paragraph Format   Thesis introduces the argument, states the title and author(s)/ characters to be discussed. Introduce a similarity and a difference.   Book/character A detail #1 Only discuss the first book or character   Quotation Should support your first detail. Should be embedded inside a sentence.[unique_solution]   Analysis of quotation Must show how the quotation supports the argument.   Book/character A detail #2 Only discuss the first book or character   Quotation Should support your second detail. Should be embedded inside a sentence.   Analysis of quotation Must show how the quotation supports the argument.   Transition Sentence Include both texts First mention book 1 then mention book 2 that you will be discussing next   Book/character B detail #1 Only discuss the first book or character   Quotation Should support your first detail. Should be embedded inside a sentence.   Analysis of quotation Must show how the quotation supports the argument.   Comparison of A1 with B1 Compare the first detail from book 1 with the first detail from book 2   Book/character B detail #2 Only…

Analysis of ‘Hunting snake’ by Judith Wright Background The poem is set up in Australia, where big snakes are common. Two people are in this case displayed as having an encounter with Wrights snake, but the effects are long-lived. Thou the encounter happen in a short span, they eventually display long periods of sharp breath. The poem is made up of four quatrain stanzas, with a full regular rhyme appearing only in the last stanza. The aspects alongside its use of simple language make it seem easy to understand. Analysis of the poem Contrary to the perception of the subjects’ bare encounter with the snake might imply a hide of the innocence. A critical analysis also relates the scene to the biblical Garden of Eden. As a result, the subjects might be Adam and Eve, who after an encounter with the serpent, they suffered victims of long-lasting adverse effects. A different and more profound perspective is an indication of the relationship between humans and animals. Judith Wright is much associated with fighting for nature, not to mention the fight for…