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Rev. Dr. Louise Goben on Interfaith Hunger Relief: Dignity, Golden Rule Partnerships, and Food Pantry Impact
Rev. Dr. Louise Goben is President of the North Hollywood Interfaith Food Pantry and has volunteered with the pantry almost since its inception. With her family, she spent decades transporting food from Temple Beth Hillel to distribution at First Christian Church, strengthening a practical Jewish–Christian partnership against hunger in the San Fernando Valley. Ordained in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), she is retired from active congregational ministry but still preaches and teaches Bible when invited. She also teaches World Religion and History of Religion through the Encore Program at Los Angeles Pierce College. Her work centers on dignity.
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen2 days ago in Humans
Why Local Singles Feel Anxious About Trusting New Partners
The experience of a new acquaintance is expected to be exhilarating, but to many of the local singles, they are accompanied by a lot of anxiety. It does not happen overnight and the current dating climate has complicated emotional security as it has never been. Previous disappointments, feelings of social pressure, and inability to understand the intentions of people have a role to play in the indecisiveness when establishing a novel relationship. Lot of companionship is still desired, but self-protection of feelings overpowers this needs. Knowing what causes trust anxiety allows the singles to be better aware of their approach to dating, be more patient and confident so that they can go ahead and not be paralyzed by fear or doubt.
By Olivia Smith2 days ago in Humans
How Past Relationship Experiences Affect Trust On First Dates
First dates are more emotional than they might seem particularly to people who have been influenced by past relationship experiences. Although an encounter with a new person has a chance of forming a connection, past memories, disappointments and emotional trauma can affect the process of development of trust. Individuals hardly enter into the first dating with a clean sheet of paper. Instead, their actions and emotional receptiveness are conditioned by expectations, fears, and protective practices that were developed in previous relationships. Learning more about the influence of past experiences on trust can make single people aware of their behaviors, how feelings are evoked, and how to build healthier relationships that will not be weighed down by previous experiences or the lack of emotional issues unresolved.
By Olivia Smith2 days ago in Humans
Emotional Challenges Local Singles Face When Opening Up To Someone New
Being open to a new person could be thrilling and emotionally complicated among the local singles. Although connection as a possibility is not without hope, there is also vulnerability, uncertainty, and disappointment. Most of them have emotional baggage of the relationships had in the past, self insecurities, or fear of rejection that makes it hard to share feelings. It may take time to establish emotional intimacy and trust, patience, and courage, which cannot be achieved in the initial interactions. Learning about the emotional issues at work can make a single person think about new relationships with self-awareness and compassion that can guide a person to endure the process and establish more healthy and more authentic relationships in the long run.
By Olivia Smith2 days ago in Humans
Rabbi Rachel Rosenbluth: Reimagining Jewish Ritual, Kehilla, and Communal Covenant in Modern Life
Rabbi Rachel Rosenbluth is the founder of Bluth’s Ritual Studio, a Toronto-based practice that works globally, and is devoted to reimagining Jewish ritual for modern life. Ordained by Beit Midrash Har El, an Orthodox yeshiva that ordains women, she works largely in a Conservative-inflected mode as a rabbi, educator, wedding officiant, and artist. Her work blends pastoral care, theology, and aesthetic craft, including Hebrew calligraphy and ceremony design. She is developing a stunning coffee-table book to help people build community around the rituals that matter most. She collaborates with couples and communities to make belonging resilient.
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen2 days ago in Humans
How To Stay Safe While Trusting Someone New On A First Date
Having a first date with a person is an exciting experience that must be balanced with both being open and cautious. Establishing trust is necessary to create a successful interaction but personal safety must be prioritized. Most of the local singles find it hard to be approachable yet also stay positive, but at the same time prevent possible threats. Creating a safe environment is possible through development of awareness, establishment of boundaries and a planned environment. With the safety in place, people are able to relax and get to know their date without being anxious and fearful of losing control, and the trust can be formed, and in a natural and responsible manner.
By Olivia Smith2 days ago in Humans
The Thing I Never Said to My Mother
The Thing I Never Said to My Mother By Hasnain Shah I have rehearsed this conversation a thousand times in my head. In every version, my mother sits at the small wooden table by the window, the one with the faint burn mark from a long-forgotten cup of tea. Sunlight slants across her face, catching in the silver threads of her hair, and for once, she looks smaller than I remember. In some versions of the scene, I am calm. In others, I am trembling. But in all of them, I finally say the thing I never said.
By Hasnain Shah2 days ago in Humans
Why Many First Dates Fail To Create Trust And Emotional Connection
The first dates are supposed to instigate interest, create comfort and establish the basis of possible relationships. But a lot of initial encounters do not produce any trust or emotional bond, and both of the parties are disappointed or unemotional. The problem is usually that of unrealistic expectations, barriers to communication or even emotional guardedness. Genuineness, forthrightness, and mutual interaction are needed to be able to build trust and connection, and this may not be an automatic process during one encounter. Knowing why first dates fail can assist singles to be more mindful, patient and deliberate about how they view future interactions, which means that relationships have a high chance of developing into meaningful experiences and higher relationship potential.
By Olivia Smith2 days ago in Humans
Too Young for Rectal Cancer? A Growing Number of Americans Aren’t
For years, rectal cancer carried an unspoken label. It was something that happened later. Something tied to aging, retirement, and routine screenings that began after fifty. Younger bodies, we believed, were largely spared.
By Aarsh Malik2 days ago in Humans
The Paradox of "Chill": Why Relaxation Has Become Our Newest Source of Anxiety
In our modern pursuit of a "decent" life, the goalposts are constantly shifting. In the workplace, our primary task is "emotional management." When we return to our hometowns, we are told to stop "internal emotional friction." And when we finally manage to take a trip to clear our heads, we find ourselves reflecting on why we lack a certain "sense of relaxation"—or what is currently trending in Chinese social media as Song-chi-gan (松弛感).
By Elena Vance 2 days ago in Humans
Delivering Compassionate Oral Care For Seniors Ensures A Better Quality Of Life
Delivering compassionate dental care for the elderly in nursing homes ensures a better quality of life by addressing an often-overlooked aspect of senior health. As people age, oral health becomes closely linked to overall well-being, comfort, and dignity. Many elderly residents face challenges such as limited mobility, chronic illness, or cognitive decline, making regular dental care essential rather than optional. Proper dental support helps seniors eat comfortably, communicate clearly, and maintain self-confidence. When oral health is neglected, pain, infection, and discomfort can significantly reduce daily enjoyment and independence.
By mobile dental services2 days ago in Humans
The Bench by the Lake
Rimsha and Ayaan had been friends since the first grade. Their bond had formed over shared lunches, borrowed pencils, and whispered secrets during recess. Over the years, their friendship had grown quietly, like a tree stretching slowly but steadily toward the sky. They didn’t need grand gestures or constant attention; their connection thrived in small, consistent moments of trust and laughter.
By Sudais Zakwan2 days ago in Humans
