David The Books of Samuel, 1 Kings, and 1 Chronicles are the only sources of information on David, although the Tel Dan Stele (dated c. 850–835 BC) contains the phrase בית דוד (Beit David), read as "House of David", which most scholars take as confirmation of the existence in the mid-9th century BC of a Judean royal dynasty called the House of David. He is depicted as a righteous king, although not without faults, as well as an acclaimed warrior, musician, and poet, traditionally credited for composing many of the psalms contained in the Book of Psalms. David is central to Jewish, Christian, and Islamic doctrine and culture. Biblical tradition maintains the Messiah's direct descent from the line of David. In Islam, he is considered a prophet. Biblical narrative[edit] Young David holds the impaled head of Goliath and marches before a general on a white horse, as envisioned by Poussin, ca. 1632 Saul rejected[edit] At the court of Saul[edit] Author Dr. David and Goliath[edit] David and Jonathan[edit]
6 Things You Thought Wrong About Introverts If common stereotypes have anything to say on the matter, it's that introverts are socially awkward loners who abhor large crowds and don't like people very much. An introvert may not be a particularly friendly or happy person, but hey, at least they're smarter and more creative than the average extrovert. Despite comprising an estimated one-third of the general population, introversion may be one of the most frequently misunderstood personality traits. But the silent revolution of introverts -- catapulted into the spotlight largely by the work of Susan Cain, author of Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking -- is shedding light on the experience of introverts living in a culture that tends to value extroverted qualities like assertiveness and outspokenness over solitude and quiet contemplation. 1. Shyness is so often confused with introversion that the two words are frequently used interchangeably -- but in fact, they're remarkably different traits. 2. 3. 4.
The shepherd who became King. « Cry for Fire Hi guys! It’s a wonderful Sunday afternoon! Church was really great this morning! Lots of praise and worship, and a wonderful sermon on 1 Samuel, in which God sends the prophet Samuel to anoint David as the King of Israel. We all probably know the story. The message of this passage is that God is able to see things about people that people cannot see. I’ve avoided the blogosphere for some time now, and everything social network-related, but I came online because it appears that’s where a lot of our culture’s important dialogues are happening. I believe that God spoke to me specifically through the sermon on 1 Samuel, because like I said, it teaches us that only God knows His plan! Guys, I left for the movies last night (I’ll be posting a review of Sucker Punch later, but for now, suffice it to say that it was a strong PG-13, and I had quite a few problems with it. And so I have had enough of it. It just saddens me so much to see Christians feuding with Christians. God is love! Like this:
Gut feelings: the future of psychiatry may be inside your stomach Her parents were running out of hope. Their teenage daughter, Mary, had been diagnosed with a severe case of obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD), as well as ADHD. They had dragged her to clinics around the country in an effort to thwart the scary, intrusive thoughts and the repetitive behaviors that Mary felt compelled to perform. Even a litany of psychotropic medications didn’t make much difference. It seemed like nothing could stop the relentless nature of Mary’s disorder. Their last hope for Mary was Boston-area psychiatrist James Greenblatt. Greenblatt started by posing the usual questions about Mary’s background, her childhood, and the onset of her illness. That’s what prompted Greenblatt to take a surprising approach: besides psychotherapy and medication, Greenblatt also prescribed Mary a twice-daily dose of probiotics, the array of helpful bacteria that lives in our gut. Her parents may have been stunned, but to Greenblatt, Mary’s case was an obvious one. Read next: Amar Toor
Miles Davis Miles Dewey Davis III (May 26, 1926 – September 28, 1991) was an American jazz musician, trumpeter, bandleader, and composer. Widely considered one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century,[3] Miles Davis was, with his musical groups, at the forefront of several major developments in jazz music, including bebop, cool jazz, hard bop, modal jazz, and jazz fusion. Miles Davis was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006.[4] Davis was noted as "one of the key figures in the history of jazz".[4] On October 7, 2008, his 1959 album Kind of Blue received its fourth platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), for shipments of at least four million copies in the United States.[5] On December 15, 2009, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a symbolic resolution recognizing and commemorating the album Kind of Blue on its 50th anniversary, "honoring the masterpiece and reaffirming jazz as a national treasure".[6] Life and career[edit]
The Sixteen Personality Types - High-Level ISTJ - The Duty Fulfiller Serious and quiet, interested in security and peaceful living. Extremely thorough, responsible, and dependable. Well-developed powers of concentration. Click here for a detailed description of ISTJ. ISTP - The Mechanic Quiet and reserved, interested in how and why things work. Click here for a detailed description of ISTP. ISFJ - The Nurturer Quiet, kind, and conscientious. Click here for a detailed description of ISFJ. ISFP - The Artist Quiet, serious, sensitive and kind. Click here for a detailed description of ISFP. INFJ - The Protector Quietly forceful, original, and sensitive. Click here for a detailed description of INFJ. INFP - The Idealist Quiet, reflective, and idealistic. Click here for a detailed description of INFP. INTJ - The Scientist Independent, original, analytical, and determined. Click here for a detailed description of INTJ. INTP - The Thinker Logical, original, creative thinkers. Click here for a detailed description of INTP.
Pat Metheny Patrick Bruce "Pat" Metheny (/məˈθiːni/ mə-THEE-nee; born August 12, 1954) is an American jazz guitarist and composer. He is the leader of the Pat Metheny Group and is also involved in duets, solo works and other side projects. His style incorporates elements of progressive and contemporary jazz, post-bop, latin jazz and jazz fusion.[1] Metheny has three gold albums and 20 Grammy Awards.[2] He is the brother of jazz flugelhornist and journalist Mike Metheny. Biography[edit] Metheny entered the wider jazz scene in 1975 when he joined Burton's band, where he played alongside resident jazz guitarist Mick Goodrick. Metheny has been touring for more than 30 years, playing between 120 and 240 concerts a year. Pat Metheny Group[edit] Metheny touring in 2003 Courtesy: Tyrone Lancaster During the world tour Brazilian multi-instrumentalist Nando Lauria completed the line-up of the Pat Metheny Group. The current[when?] Side projects[edit] Guitar contributions[edit] Pat Metheny and his guitar.
INFJ This article is about the Myers-Briggs personality type. For the Socionics INFj, see Ethical Intuitive Introvert. INFJ (introversion, intuition, feeling, judging) is an abbreviation used in the publications of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) to refer to one of the sixteen personality types. The MBTI instrument[edit] The MBTI preferences indicate the differences in people based on the following:[6] By using their preference in each of these areas, people develop what Jung and Myers called psychological type. The MBTI tool consists of multiple choice questions that sort respondents on the basis of the four "dichotomies" (pairs of psychological opposites). I – Introversion preferred to extroversion: INFJs tend to be quiet and reserved. Characteristics of INFJs[edit] INFJs are conscientious and value-driven. INFJs have a rich, vivid inner life that they may be reluctant to share with those around them. INFJs tend to be sensitive, quiet leaders with a great depth of personality.
The Neuroscience Revolution is Here: 5 Ways To Supercharge Your Brain With Technology | TheFeelGoodLifestyle.com “The brain is the last and grandest biological frontier, the most complex thing we have yet discovered in our universe. It contains hundreds of billions of cells interlinked through trillions of connections. The brain boggles the mind.” ~James D. Watson, 1992 My friends, we’ve recently entered a new era in human evolution. Here’s the deal: while our ancestors’ brains evolved over thousands of years, we now have the tools to supercharge our own brain within the span of a few months. Over the last 20 years, the field of neuroscience has helped us grasp more about the human brain’s functioning than we did in the previous 200,000 years. A now, a new wave of neuroscience has arrived. And we’re not talking about super expensive technologies that only the rich and famous can afford. Faster and clearer thinking, greater creativity, and lower stress levels. How do I know? Today, I want to take you on a quick tour of what’s currently out there if you want to hack your brain into higher gear.
Brain Power with Michael Gelb - The en*theos Academy for Optimal Living Michael J. Gelb, is the world’s leading authority on the application of genius thinking to personal and organizational development. He is a pioneer in the fields of creative thinking, accelerated learning, and innovative leadership. Gelb leads seminars for organizations such as DuPont, Merck, Microsoft, Nike, Raytheon and YPO. He brings more than 30 years of experience as a professional speaker, seminar leader and organizational consultant to his diverse, international clientele. Michael Gelb is the author of 12 books on creativity and innovation including the international best seller How to Think Like Leonardo Da Vinci: Seven Steps to Genius Every Day. (1998) How to Think Like Leonardo has been translated into 25 languages and has appeared on the Washington Post, Amazon.com, and the New York Times best seller lists. In 1999, Michael Gelb won the Brain Trust Charity’s “Brain of the Year” award; others honorees include Prof.
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