Why are tarot readings so accurate?
I am a full time, professional who reads cards.I do not conduct cold readings. Why? Because I ask questions, “Why are you here? what would you like to know? What is the purpose of our time together?” I do not attempt to tell people ‘things they couldn’t possibly know’. If you get a reader like that then yes, it can be a con artist.But, just like every other single profession, not all are cut from the same cloth.Here is how I think tarot works: it is a symbolic language that acts as a bridge between your awake, rational state and the dreaming irrational, symbolic and intuitive state. The cards and the imagery on them allow these aspects of ourselves to communicate with one another.A reader has worked thousands of hours to knit her intuition to the cards as well. I get a lot from a reading, things that hit me out of nowhere, things no cold reading could ever tell me and I could never logically guess such as telling a 40 y.o. woman that I see she has problems with her hips (she confirmed she was a marathon runner and had both hips replaced, the last one earlier this year).The human mind is incredible. We can get information from places that I think we have yet to understand and we are just at the beginning of learning the science of mind. I think it is important to stay open and in the questions of how and why rather than shutting the process down as so many skeptics do.The vehemence at which they take a broad paint and stroke us all as con artists and cold reading specialists speaks to perhaps an underlying fear that there might actually be something to it. The volume of their disregard disproportionate to the question. This is fascinating to me.At the end of the day it is, I think, most important to question whether the reading was helpful, and if you heard what you needed. The mechanisms are complex, far more than the reductionist: cold reading and projection.
Should I start reading more books or continue playing video games?
This is actually a very interesting question. As video evolve from the realm of being time wasting, addiction inducing entertainment to becoming a means of education we will see parents telling children video games are a bad thing.People are familiar with reading, not so much with video games.Video games can be addictive - not to say that books cannot be addictive. However, reading has been associated with a means of acquiring knowledge for a very long time. It would be sacrilege to believe that there are any books that are as bad or worse than video games.Video games do provide the elements of memory, strategy and learning. However, the learning is restricted to whatever the game developer has put into the game.If you restrict yourself to one game or one book - you will merely go deeper into the game or book, but not be exposed to the broader range of knowledge available out there.Books are designed to impart knowledge. Most games are designed to get you addicted and spend your time and money on them. Though there is recognition that Gaming can be used for education.In other words, answer is video is considered personal entertainment that adds no value. Books are considered entertaining and educational. Until the content of video games truly steps up to be educational (perhaps when you are raising your children) - this will continue.
The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell?
Its about a man named Rainsford, he falls off of a ship and into the amazon river. He finds land and discovers a huge chateau(mansion/castle). There is a man named General Zaroff there who takes Rainsford in and clothes/feeds him. Zaroff tells rainsford about his hunting experiences and how hes read rainsfords book on hunting, then he tells rainsford that he became bored of hunting animals so he invented a new prey Humans! Then he tells rainsford he either must be beaten/tortured by his servant who is an expert whiper, or he will be given a few hours to hide on a small island of forest and then be hunted, and if he is not found in 3days he wins. So rainsford of course chooses the later, sets a few traps and wounds the general his hunting dogs and his servant. At the end he wins and returns to the mansion and kills Zaroff and sleeps in his bed. *And to the answer below mine - dont be an a**hole and give me a thumbs down then go copy your answer verbatim(word for word) from wikipedia!
Which novel should I read to improve my English?
Reading is one of the most rewarding pursuits anyone can have, also it is a fail-safe way to improve language skills. There are many beautiful novels written in English language. It is always advisable to start with the simple ones first to make you comfortable and give you a confidence boost. You may try this list-1. THE SECRET WISHLIST by PREETI SHENOYThe Secret Wishlist is a story about a married woman who struggles in her life balancing her household duties, the upbringing of her son and her own identity. It is written in a simple manner and the words are easy to understand, are quickly grasped and simple to learn and use.2. THE ROOM ON THE ROOF by RUSKIN BOND The room on the roof is an fine tale of an Anglo Indian boy who runs away from his Guardian's house. On the run he meets a group of Indian people and he starts living with them. The story gives us a nice perspective of our Indian culture through the eyes of an Anglo Indian boy. Also it is very easy to read and follow.3. THE ALCHEMIST by PAULO COELHO The Alchemist is a very popular book. It is a story of a young boy who is trying to fulfill his destiny-to accomplish his dream. It is so very simple, and beautifully written...you will be amazed by its sheer simplicity. It is a must read- it will improve you in every way.4. STARS SHINE DOWN by SHIDNEY SHELDON Stars Shine Down is a very gripping and fascinating thriller novel about young Lara Cameron and her ambitious life. The story will have you turning pages without any effort. It will surely help in a way or two to read this mysterious tale.5. DAVID COPPERFIElD by CHARLES DICKENS David Copperfield is a story of a boy from his childhood to maturity. It is considered a classic and will notch up your language skills by a peg. The experience of reading the book will add a feather to your skills' cap! Also improving your language skills by reading is a long journey. If you like you may check out my other book recommendations herePallavi D.Patel's answer to What are the top novels in English by Indian authors (fiction)?Pallavi D.Patel's answer to What is one of the scariest books written?I hope this helps.☺