…..and we convinced a few of them to go on this “FUNKY TOWN” date with us…. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. The most AMAZING Joanna of Cutify Creative whipped these pretty printables up for our crazy Funky Town Date Night! We are in LOVE with them!! We presented the guys with the below invites and told them to prepare to have a LOTTA fun… and kept everything a surprise....
Caverly Morgan: I don’t think I’m just projecting onto others when I recognize that in myself there was a type of turbulence that didn’t let me move through the world on behalf of my deepest love and understanding, on behalf of my deepest knowing. It feels authentic for me to say that others in this time, too, long for a way to reconcile that. The questions I was asking were: How does my personal mindfulness practice, which has brought me a lot of peace, a lot of benefit, that I know “works”—how does that directly relate to injustices in the world, the massive structural processes of othering that lead to tremendous harm?...
The Mindful Kitchen Recipe: Strawberry basil salad Slice a quart of strawberries, tear up a bunch of basil leaves, and toss them in a bowl with a sprinkling of balsamic vinegar, a smidge of salt, a few pinches of sugar, and a couple of cranks of freshly ground black pepper. Let marinate for 10 minutes or so, then serve. read more Mindful Staff November 12, 2019 Claire Zimmerman August 20, 2019...
What’s your go-to fidgeting method when you’re bored? 38% say they don’t fidget, as they’re perfectly comfortable to just sit and stare. Another 27% rearrange things arbitrarily, and 27% doodle. 8% bite their fingernails. Is boredom a good thing or a bad thing? 42% Say it’s neither good nor bad, and 24% say it’s both good and bad. 15% consider boredom entirely a bad thing, and 12% are ambivalent. Only 9% think boredom is good....
These fancy words describe something we’re all familiar with: the feeling that we truly know someone we’ve been repeatedly exposed to (or magnetically drawn to) on television, or nowadays through myriad forms of social media, and yes, even through magazines. Psychologists point to parasociality as a one-sided relationship where the celebritee pours time, emotional energy, and commitment into the celebrity, who doesn’t know them at all. It’s an odd relationship to say the least....
In my mind I believe I’m letting my emotional dam release in a scheduled fashion: acknowledging it’s there, providing some safe spillways for processing, some tunnels for inspecting any damage, a few postcards in the gift shop for tourists. But I know this is not the way emotions like to be treated. You may want to ask me: If you recognize this, why are you doing it to yourself? The answer is: because that’s just the way it is right now....
Thick hair owes its widespread appeal to simple biology. Since the time of our ancestors, clues to a healthy genetic makeup—and conversely, signs of ill health or poor genes—could be found in several physical features, one of them being a full, healthy head of hair. So whether you’re looking to make your full head of locks more manageable, or are looking to create some volume, read on to discover our cheat sheet to thicker strands:...
Sexuality is one of the only experiences where non-meditators naturally experience a calm, concentrated state of present-moment happiness. After all, mindfulness and making love are both practices of awareness. So imagine what can happen if you cultivate this awareness during sex? Quite simply, mindfulness can make you a better lover. In terms of sexual communion, we can practice leaving our head behind and becoming one with our breath and our lover’s breath, our heart and our lover’s heart, our body and our lover’s body....
However, the busyness that accompanies being a leader in today’s 24/7/365 interconnected world often distracts us from what’s important and limits our ability to lead with excellence. When we are really honest with ourselves, we may have to admit that there are far too many times when we feel as though we’re spending the day putting out fires and wasting time rather than doing our best work. Does it need to be this way?...
As the Fall approaches, and you prepare to head back to campus or the office, you may be looking for protective hairstyles. Here are 11 gorgeous ways you can wear twists as a natural hair protective style. Unique and Easy Twist Hairstyles for Natural Hair Check out these twist hairstyles for natural hair: 1. Short Micro Twists Love the look and feel of short hair? Try micro twists to keep your hair looking cute yet away from your face while in the office....
Keep reading to learn more about Mishelle, her favorite hair care products, and the unexpected conveniences that come with wearing a wig: Valentine’s Day: Self Love First “We all have insecurities. I think that by isolating and not sharing them and trying to conquer them alone, I was doing myself such a great disservice. There is so much freedom in just embracing them.” Mishelle is a firm believer that everyone has insecurities....
Here at The Dating Divas we are ALL about Valentine’s Day! I mean, a day dedicated to LOVE – what’s not to like? We believe that you should intentionally love your spouse every day, Valentine’s Day included! 😉 And with LOVE Day not too far away- we wanted to share a super fun {and yummy}… Unwrap a cookie and wrap it with a slightly dampened paper towel. Microwave on high for 20 to 30 seconds....
Are these sudden, almost mysterious, shifts in direction brought about by an accident, serendipity, or unseen intervention? No, according to the wisdom text now commonly known as, it’s a kind of ordinary magic, which comes from being connected to and working with reality at a deeper, more intuitive level. Attributed to a Chinese general named Sun Tzu who lived 2,500 years ago, the text tells us that this kind of ordinary magic arises when we respond to conflict in a more profound and subtle manner, resisting heavy-handed attempts to wrestle the world into submission....
15 Wedding Updos for Short Hair 1. Tucked Flowers Pull your short curls back into a simple updo and tuck some flowers behind your ear for a touch of visual interest. Pull a few strands out to frame your face. 2. Straight Strands Contrary to what most wedding hair inspiration galleries will lead you to believe, there’s no need to curl your hair before you create your updo. Simply prep your hair with TRESemmé Get Sleek Heat Protection Spray, straighten it and pull it back into a low sleek updo....
When I was trying to get back into meditating a few years ago, I read Dan Harris’s book, 10% Happier. His approach to how and why he meditates made so much sense to me. It motivated me to get back to meditating in a way that no other meditation book had. And it made my MBTI mindset start thinking about applying type to meditation. What if I could help people connect with a mindfulness or meditation practice better because it resonated with their MBTI type?...
Flip through any magazine or beauty site, and you’ll see tons of variations of the humble ponytail; it’s a classic style after all, and penultimate in versatility and functionality. But of all the variations we’ve come across in our time—and at All Things Hair, we’ve certainly seen a lot—top knots and high ponies are definitely ones we don’t mind having on repeat, particularly this season. Now Trending: High Ponytail Hairstyles The high pony is the quickest, most painless facelift out there....
With more than 75 per cent of teens now owning cell phones, and sending or receiving an average of 3,339 texts a month, the impact of technology on young people will only likely increase. There is no going back; the question is how to skillfully and mindfully move forward. Join other parents, teachers, educators, aunts/uncles, grandparents, concerned citizens and young adults on Saturday, September 17th at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California for this one-of-a-kind conference....
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. The printouts for this basketball bedroom game for couples were brought to life by the stellar Courtney of Paperelli designs. She seriously brought her A-GAME and we love them! Totally man-approved and not too girly! Intimate Date Night Invite You’ll want to start your sexy date night out in advance with an invite telling your partner what’s coming!...
This practice compliments those, by helping us to know how we are the same. You can do the practice by bringing to mind a friend, a colleague, someone who is neutral, or someone who is difficult. You can also do this practice with a live partner while you are sitting across from each other or looking at each other, and repeating the phrases silently. You can use these phrases or others that seem more appropriate to you....
