Paul Linus, Author at News, Views and Reviews

May142020 by Paul LinusNo Comments

The fifth chakra – Vishuddha, throat chakra meditation

Health

The fifth chakra (throat chakra meditation), located at the throat, is connected to the larynx, or voice box, and the thyroid and parathyroid glands, influencing both vocal expression and metabolism. Vishuddha or the throat chakra meditation also influences us on a cellular and molecular level; when harmony is present, everything is dancing together, expressed as health, wellness, and wholeness. When disharmony affects us, we see disease, atrophy, and chaos. The throat chakra meditation is an expansive energy based on vibration. It is associated with the energy of light and sound that permeates the entire universe in waves. This is paralleled with the idea of the universal mind, a world of collective knowledge, called the Akashic Records in yogic philosophy, which the individual con...

May112020 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Secrets to perfect yoga poses

Health

Practicing vinyasa yoga with a yoga teacher is an ongoing art. Going deeper into practice is a goal for the novice to professional practitioner. Sometimes a single subtle adjustment creates the movement where the body connects to hither-unknown points in space where the mind can relax. It is a state of being. Physical Balance in Yoga Balance relies on an inner focus and outer stance. Balancing on one foot requires a shift of weight while maintaining the same focus. Examining how the balance is lost can correct losing balance. If standing in tree pose on the left leg and falling to the right, the hips may be uneven. If falling toward the standing leg, the balance has yet to be achieved. If falling backward, the hips, pelvis and shoulders are out of alignment. Tree Pose and Balance, T...

May102020 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Zynga’s CityVille takes players beyond the farm

Gaming

Zynga is no stranger to creating addictive social games. FarmVille, FrontierVille, and Cafe World are some of their biggest, boasting fans all over Facebook who just can't stop clicking. CityVille, however, released in early December 2010, has been an especially popular hit. CityVille's blend of Sim City fun and FarmVille familiarity appeals to those who are already hooked on Zynga games, as well as those who just want the power and control of being Mayor of their own city. Most Successful "Ville" Launch Yet CityVille has had the most successful launch of any Zynga game to date, with over 290,000 players logging in during the first 24 hours. This is more than twice of their former biggest launch, FrontierVille, which boasted 116,000 players in its first day. FrontierVille has ...

May72020 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Is marriage something everyone needs

Lifestyle

Most little girls grow up focused on finding the perfect white dress, a gorgeous location and venue, and a beautiful color scheme that everyone will remember. It has always been a joke that all little girls start planning their weddings from the moment they gain an understanding of what marriage is. Oddly enough, marriage was not something I thought about very often growing up. If I ever do end up getting married, I will be starting from scratch completely. Sure makes the idea of a no fuss elopement to Vegas sound very appealing. Cultural Pressure on Marriage Recent statistics of the divorce rate in the United States show that the divorce trend is closing in on the 50% mark. It is a curious idea that these little girls' dreams could be detrimental to the actual institution of marriag...

May52020 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Second life in virtual worlds and MMORPGs

Gaming

Librarians are increasingly moving into digital and virtual worlds in the world wide web in order to increase their presence to users. Many are using Massively multiplayer online role playing games such as Second Life as their digital tools for outreach to customers and patrons. MMORPG Massively multiplayer online role playing game (MMORPG), a type of computer game capable of supporting many game players simultaneously, enable players to cooperate, socialize and compete with each other on a world-wide scale and to interact meaningfully (even intimately) across digital platforms. Although role-playing are nothing new, and in fact, many video game genres dating back several decades, many games require that the participants invest a large amount of time in order to master the skill r...

Apr302020 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Breathe yoga and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Health

Breathe yoga - Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a neuropsychological disorder characterized by uncontrollable, intrusive thoughts. These obsessive thoughts, images and impulses are not only illogical but disturbing to the patient, who feels powerless to stop them. Those with OCD experience high levels of distress and anxiety, largely because they are aware that their obsessive thoughts are irrational. Sufferers of OCD attempt to relieve the anxiety associated with obsessive thoughts by performing compulsions, or repetitive, often ritualized behaviors; the classic example is that of the patient who washes his hands compulsively to stave off the fear of disease. However, the specific fears associated with compulsive behaviors vary widely and are often incredibly personal. Some patient...