Category Archives: Science

Self-esteem consists of three elements

Posted by Cecilia

Self-esteem consists of three elements: unconditional love, unconditional worth and growth This means a deep, quiet inner security that is not easily shaken under duress or after a disappointing performance. Individuals with healthy self-esteem are humble and recognize all people’s … Continue reading →

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How positively do we see others?

Posted by Cecilia

Did you ever watch yourself when you speak about others?  The kind of how you speak about others and how you see others reveals more about yourself than about the persons. How positively you see others is linked to how … Continue reading →

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Esteem for animal welfare – or how to ask pigs if they’re optimistic about their lives

Posted by Cecilia

Our daily mood affects our judgement of ambiguous events.  We experience this for example at our job. If we’re having a bad day and we’re presented with an ambiguous cue such as our boss calling us into his office, the … Continue reading →

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Nobel prize, a strong sign of esteem

Posted by Cecilia

If you’ve visited the Nobel Prize website recently you’ll notice that almost each day a new Nobel Prize winner is announced.  There is hardly another prize which draws more public attention to itself and embraces so many parts of society, art and science … Continue reading →

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Esteem for dolphin assisted therapies

Posted by Cecilia

Animal therapy is an established treatment in modern medicine.  The positive impact of animals on humans is widely accepted. Dolphin assisted therapies have the same effects.  Contact with dolphins may not cure ailments but it can help alleviate some symptoms.  Dolphin assisted therapy … Continue reading →

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Elephant Appreciation Day

Posted by Cecilia

 On Saturday, September 19, 2009 the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens in Florida will celebrate their first annual Elephant Appreciaton Day. Visitors are invited to experience a rare behind-the-scenes self-guided tour of the elephant barn to see where the elephants sleep and … Continue reading →

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Esteem for beekeepers

Posted by Cecilia

We enjoy honey often without thinking about the work that goes into making it. Beekeeper Dr. Makay Erdely of Santa Fe NM has been harvesting honey and taking care of bees for more than three decades.  He is mindful of the … Continue reading →

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Esteem for Maria Montessori

Posted by Cecilia

Montessori schools offer kindergarten and primary age children a special educational program.  The founder of the schools, Maria Montessori, was a very extraordinary woman.  Born 139 years ago today, on August 31, 1870 young Maria grew up dreaming of becoming a physician.  … Continue reading →

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Esteem encourages knowledge exchange

Posted by Cecilia

As long as the exclusive possession of knowledge means personal esteem and wealth, free knowledge exchange isn’t likely. Now there are discussions of Open Access among academics, positing that access to scientific publications should be fast, uncomplicated and most of all cost-free. When … Continue reading →

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Our health deserves esteem

Posted by Cecilia

Health is something we only recognize when we don’t have it anymore.  We can change this attitude toward health by showing esteem for our health. The first step of showing esteem for our health is to recognize how healthy we are.  The … Continue reading →

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