Casualties Not all military injuries are as readily visible as those sustained on the battlefield. Yet the pain they cause may be just as deep, and it ripples through families and communities. • More than 155,000 US troops have been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder over the past 24 years. • More than 26,000 military men and women were sexually assaulted in 2011, up from 19,000 the previous year. • Fewer than 20% of those who say they’ve been assaulted have formally reported the crimes....

What community-based public-health looks like Tita Angangco, pictured below, co-founded the Centre six years ago with Patricia Rockman, MD, and runs the Community Program. Pat, who was busy working with faculty and staff that morning, is in charge of all training and education, and is responsible for the Centre being the premiere place for clinicians in Ontario to be trained in mindfulness. Tita is standing in front of PARC: The Parkdale Activity-Recreation Centre, where homeless and precariously housed people come for a wide variety of services, including mindfulness, a good hot meal, and some companionship....

If chasing happiness during times of hardship is this precarious, how can hardship have a relationship with joy? Begin with Presence When we allow ourselves to sit with our emotions as they arise, we sometimes realize feelings like fear, grief, or anger are necessary, and even useful. These emotions can create space for personal appraisal, which in turn opens the door for new insights to emerge. Trauma is a powerful force that’s often accompanied by strong feelings and the need to grieve or recover, and giving yourself the time to do so is essential....

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. But first, we have to give a huge shoutout to our very own Diva Elizabeth for designing such ‘cool’ printables for us. She totally made the vision of this project come to life! How Many Licks? Game Contents What do you get when you mix cool summer treats with a game that’s hot, hot, hot? A whole lotta bedroom fun!...

The analogy helps as we understand more about the workings of mind, brain, and body together. Much human stress comes from our clumsy handling of animal drives. Whereas a horse just acts in a horse-like way, following its instincts for better or worse, we are blessed (sometimes cursed) with the cognitive capacity to reflect on what’s going on. This brings great power, as we no longer have to follow every feeling within us, but also great suffering, because our deeply-rooted drives remain strong, not easily managed by the more recently evolved skill of self-mastery....

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here A Christmas Decor Cookies Date Night Game Looking for a truly SWEET date night? Play this game that will leave you with some deliciously decorated cookies. Of course, to prepare for your special night, you’re going to need some cookies! So buy or make sugar cookies and leave them plain for your date night. Don’t worry; they will get all covered up during the main event: This adorable Cookie Dough Roll Game!...

5 New & Unique Ways to Get Volume in Your Pixie Cut Looking for new ways how to get volume in a pixie cut? Then this guide is for you! 1. Get Volume in Your Pixie Cut with Curls & Waves Curls and waves are one of the easiest ways to amp up your pixie cut for the volume you desire. You can get volume in a pixie cut through curls even if you don’t have naturally curly hair....

Although during this time you’d want to stick with easy transitioning hairstyles, that doesn’t mean there aren’t any fun hairstyles that can help you get through the process too. Read on for some of our favorite and fun hairstyles if you’re currently transitioning to natural hair. Fashionable and Practical Going Natural Hairstyle Ideas 1. Box Braids If you’re thinking of practical and easy hairstyles for your transition, box braids are your friend....

We’re all feeling anxious right now, which is a natural (and logical) response to these crazy days. But what you and I know, and what our mindfulness practice helps support, is that it’s our essential goodness, kindness, and compassion that will carry us through. This virus has uncovered for the world something we in the mindfulness community already know: that we’re all connected on a level that we can only barely comprehend....

The mind always yearns for something more. It might desire a new experience, a pleasant feeling or sensation, or crave the acquisition of something that it feels will bring pleasure. However, the experiences, sensations, and/or pleasant feelings that we strive for don’t last and we often find ourselves wanting more. The one thing we can count on in this life is impermanence and continuous change. Here are a few examples of impermanence:...

Hydrating Hair Tips 1. Invest in a leave-in conditioner. Leave-in conditioners are ideal for those of looking for an extra shot of hydration. Our first hydrating hair tip: it’s important to look out for formulas that list water or moisturizing oils as their main ingredients. Suave Professionals Avocado + Olive Oil Smoothing Leave-In Conditioner is a drugstore favorite that’s ideal for this purpose. Use it after you wash your hair as a leave-in solution for hair dehydration....

It’s time to dust off that old picnic basket because June 18th is just around the corner! What’s the big deal with June 18th? Well, it’s International Picnic Day of course! That’s right, every year June 18th is the official day of picnic fun! The best part is, the Dating Divas want to supplement your picnic with some darling FREE printables! These darling printables were created by the amazing Michelle from Elegance & Enchantment....

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Lighten Up with these 15 Pastel Hair Colors Whether you want to try out a light green, purple, or pink, we’ve got options for you! Read on to discover 15 of our favorite pastel hair colors ideas that might just inspire you to brighten up this year: 1. Rose Gold Roots Add just a touch of rose gold to your strands by dyeing just your roots. This look works perfectly with an easy top knot or dressed up in a fancier style....

A compromise between the conventional concave bob and a shoulder-length hairstyle, the long bob style isn’t relegated to merely straight hair. On the contrary: Its length makes it a legitimately versatile hairstyle that works just as well with a wave as it does with an all-out perm hairstyle. Long Bob Haircuts: Styling Products to Keep in Your Arsenal Paying homage to another strong year for the lob, we’ve put together a few of our fave ways to wear this all-around new classic style....

Salesforce supports mindfulness for kids Software giant Salesforce has made mindfulness a central theme in its philanthropy. The company, which is based in San Francisco, has pledged $15.5 million to two Bay Area school districts to bolster computer science programs, train teachers, and support mindfulness training for students. Mindfulness lifts off You may have meditated on a plane before—either on your own or using one of the in-flight entertainment guided meditation programs offered by many big airlines including Delta, British Airways, and, as of October, American Airlines—but now the trend is really taking off....

We caught up with Chris Miles, owner of Money Ripples, and financial expert speaker for our Successful Marriages Tele-Retreat to ask him some questions about his thriving marriage. I love his humor and am looking forward to him making money conversations just as much fun (is that possible?! – we shall find out!). What is your spouse’s name and how long have you been married? Lyndsie, and we’ve been married almost 11 years Where did you meet?...

If you want to make a change to your ‘do but don’t want to break the bank or completely change your aesthetic, try some of these mens styling tips for 2019. These tips are simple and perfect for adding a new touch of flare without taking a razor to your head or bleach to your strands. Read on: Mens Styling Tips for 2019 to Switch Things Up 1. Switch up your part....

10 Perfectly Imperfect Messy Hairstyles 1. Messy Curls Messy curly hair is the gift that keeps on giving. This curly look is beautiful when styled on freshly washed hair and only looks better as the days go on. We love using Dove Refresh+Care Fresh Coconut Dry Shampoo to refresh our strands on days two and three. This shampoo absorbs any excess oil, gives strands a fresh scent and adds texture and messiness for the ideal messy hairstyle....