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This video is the second chapter of 15, it follows the moderator introduction.This chapter features Wendell Berry on “Deconstructing the Idea of Pleasure.” The remaining chapters may be watched here. Remaining chapters include : 03. Scaling Down Our Carbon Foot-Print 04. Wendell Berry Rereading Preamble 05. Local Adaptation 06. Eric Schlosser: Revival of Food Culture 07. Lack of Focus on Human Rights 08. Carlo Petrini: Social Injustice 09. Rethinking the Definition of Slow Food 10....

Our curling wand tips will help guide you through using your hot tool, as we’ve accumulated all the little tricks up our sleeves for making sure you get the best style ever. Read on to learn how to use a curling wand, how to curl specific lengths or hair, and our best curling wand tips: How to Create Loose Waves with a Curling Wand Learning how to use a curling wand is a lot easier than you may think....

Her lengthy moment of silence made the words she had chosen to say up to that point even more eloquent. It was a brave and a bravura moment. It takes courage to stand resolutely in front of people and tacitly ask them to join you in silence. Silence in public can be very awkward, but it can also be powerful. In these times when our communities are divided along many lines, perhaps we need more silence....

Wedding Braids to Try for Every Hair Length We just love how braided wedding hair works for a range of themes, covering everything from formal ceremonies to laid-back bohemian events. To help you out, we’ve rounded up 39 different options of wedding braid hairstyles to give you ample inspiration to choose from. Read on to get inspired: 1. Double Layer Braids Double up on three-strand braids and layer them one on top of the other to create a double-layered look....

Wedding Hairstyles for Short Hair We think your wedding hairstyles for short hair should make you feel confident, as this is one of the biggest days of your life after all! Read on to check out our top wedding hairstyles for short hair: 1. Twisted Back Bob Wedding Hairstyles for Short Hair Do you need quickie wedding hairstyles for short hair? We love this twisted-back bob hairstyle. All you need to do is create a twist on either side of your part....

Natural Highlights: Adding Dimension to Your Hair 1. Standard Highlights Do you want to get highlights without going too chunky? We totally get that. To make your standard highlights look like natural highlights, talk to your hair colorist about the effect you really want. In general, making highlights look more natural means you should only lighten the hair a few shades (as opposed to the dark hair with platinum highlights of the early 1990s)....

Mindfulness. It’s a pretty straightforward word. It’s the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us. But how does that play out in the everyday world around us? To answer this question, we look to the key players bringing mindfulness into different aspects of society. Politicians talk about it. So do police officers, NFL teams, and neuroscientists, to name a few....

Why does that matter? Because better understanding the physiology of gratitude can help pinpoint strategies for harnessing its health benefits and help people understand the importance of fostering this powerful emotion. The goal of my research has been to lay the groundwork for understanding what happens in the brain when we feel grateful—and a picture of the grateful brain is now starting to emerge. When I first embarked on the journey to study gratitude, I came across philosophical treatises and religious exhortations emphasizing the importance of gratitude, along with scientific studies suggesting that gratitude can improve your sleep, enhance your romantic relationships, protect you from illness, motivate you to exercise, and boost your happiness, among many other benefits....

In recent years, a topic of growing importance is understanding what genetic mechanisms underlie psychological and physical health. This is critical in helping us understand whether mind-body interventions (MBIs) such as mindfulness can reverse the molecular effects of chronic stress, and whether MBIs can contribute to disease prevention. Scientists have recently taken a step further in studying the biological mechanisms of MBIs by analyzing gene expression—a humble process that happens inside each and every one of our cells, by which DNA sequences are transcribed and translated into proteins....

That part is almost entirely wrong. Three days later, I get off a plane in Shanghai. Lights are streaming all around me from the city’s 7,000 skyscrapers, each of them bathed in a different neon glow, purple or electric blue or green. A Maglev train, flying a few inches above the ground, whisks me into the heart of the labyrinth at 250 miles per hour. I walk through narrow alleyways, Chinese characters exploding around me, and all the teeming energies of 23 million people trying to make their future before tomorrow....

But what kind of luck is it? Good luck that you are unharmed and alive to tell the tale, or bad luck that your vehicle is now destined for the junkyard? Science tells us that whether you label an experience good luck or bad luck has a lot to do with your personality. Dr. Barbara Blatchley, professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at Agnes Scott College in Decatur, Georgia, and author of the book What Are the Chances?...

It can be helpful to notice our preconceptions and stories in the quiet of a meditation session, but it can also be powerful to notice our biases on the spot, in the heat of the moment, and switch things up. Here are some steps to consider. 1. Notice Your Habitual Thought Patterns Based on some old information, you find yourself trapped in a habit pattern. You’re prejudging a person, people, or a situation, and it’s all attached to a story you’re holding onto: These people always… When lost like this, you need to find out where you are, what’s really happening in your mind as it interprets what’s in front of you....

I am constantly amazed at the amount of information you can find on the internet – including, and especially on YouTube! It has everything from educational videos, to product reviews, to tutorials, to date night ideas (shameless plug for our own Dating Diva YouTube channel!) to HIL-arious videos (my favorite!). You name it and you can probably find it on YouTube. One day while browsing through the site, I thought – this could be a fun date night and with the creative genius of our talented designer Carisa from Messes to Memories, a date night was made!...

For today’s challenge, we’re making sure to cater to BOTH the health nuts AND those with a sweet tooth! MATERIALS NEEDED: Fruit Printables FRUIT: bananas, grapes, oranges, pears, apples {get their favs OR all} OR… Candy Printables CANDY: {from the “I Love You” section} Payday, Good N Plenty, Reese Pieces, Twix {get their favs OR all} LOVE CHALLENGE – DAY 12: Everyone has to eat, right?? So why not make today’s food a little more FUN!...

Guys – it’s sad to say that I don’t remember the last time I INTENTIONALLY enjoyed the sunrise or sunset! We are surrounded by nature’s beauty EVERY day, yet in the business of life, we often forget to enjoy the simple things! Today is all about slowing down, and focusing on the beauty around us! MATERIALS NEEDED: A blanket Yummy warm drink Thermos Cups {optional} Warm clothes {if it’s chilly out}...

“Glitterage” marries two of our favorite trends so it’s no wonder we can’t stop scrolling through Instagram looking for the latest iterations of this new technique: How to D.I.Y. “Glitterage” at Home While the balayage technique is nothing to laugh at and requires skill, training and precision, the temporary “glitterage” offshoot of the classic technique is a bit easier to DIY. As you can see in the photo above, balayage is the careful and detailed transition from one color to another....

We’ve got you covered this St. Patrick’s Day with some adorable printable gift tags that will let your sweetheart know just how much your love shamROCKS! Just attach them to some easy gifts (we’ve got ideas below!) and throw them in a bucket or basket to make your spouse feel a little extra lucky. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. Free printables Shamrock Gift These festive and free printables include:...

Read on to check out our favorite long black hairstyles to wear this year: Different Long Black Hairstyles To Wear Right Now 1. Pretty Half-Up Braid We love this half-up braid that’s really easy to do, and shows off your length perfectly. Oh, and this style is perfect for day or two old hair. Just start by refreshing your hair with TRESemmé Fresh Start Basic Care Dry Shampoo. Then all you need to do is braid!...

How to Find the Best Deep Conditioner for Black Hair We must admit, the process can be daunting if you just throw yourself into the search without preparation, but thankfully, this is where we come in! Read on: Use deep conditioners that deliver intense moisture. First things first, research as much as you can, read the labels on products you come across and find vloggers that give sincere and authentic product reviews....