Spread The Word About Creating A Mindful Society

Here are some easy ways to stay informed about Creating a Mindful Society and to spread the word to friends and colleagues: Friend Mindful on Facebook and on Twitter for Conference updates as well as notices about new stories, blogs, and breaking news from Mindful.org. Please share our updates with your own friends, too. Share this web page with friends and colleagues who might benefit from knowing about the conference....

December 22, 2022 · 2 min · 240 words · Samuel Steward

St Patrick S Day Lunch Box Notes The Dating Divas

We just can’t help ourselves! We’re at it again, creating MORE fun, flirty and silly lunch box notes and jokes for both your spouse and kids!

December 22, 2022 · 1 min · 26 words · Heather Dominguez

Steamy Shower Games The Dating Divas

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. To help you make the most of your intimate shower time, we enlisted the expert help of Courtney at Paperelli to create these clever signs and game cards. Somehow she always finds a way to make things look so cute, it’s absolutely unreal and it means you have very little work to do! Setting the Scene Instead of your average invitation to the bedroom, all you’ll need to do is post a few of these suggestive signs on the door of the bedroom and/or bathroom....

December 22, 2022 · 2 min · 318 words · Bud Jordan

Stress Impacts The Brain Increasing Risk For Heart Disease

The amygdala is a region in the brain that is particularly susceptible to stress. Heightened activity in the amygdala has previously been linked to depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and emotion regulation, but has yet to be considered as a risk factor for heart disease. In addition to stress, studies show that arterial inflammation is a known risk factor for cardiovascular illness. Prior animal studies also point to a link between chronic stress and alterations of bone marrow and spleen activity, however these linkages have not been tested in humans....

December 22, 2022 · 3 min · 485 words · Cherise Downie

Sushi Lovers Date Learn How To Make Sushi At Home

Let’s dive right in! If you would like to get straight to the free printables, scroll to the bottom of the page and click “Download Here.” Here is what is included: A huge thank you to Courtney @ Paparelli for creating the cutest sushi printables! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. Make Sushi at Home! Start off by inviting your sweetheart to a sushi night at home with this adorable and free digital invite!...

December 22, 2022 · 3 min · 602 words · Fred Hanna

Sweetheart Tarts

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. For amazing delicious recipes that OUR husband’s love, check out our Dating Divas Recipes Revealed Cookbook!

December 22, 2022 · 1 min · 29 words · Max Lewis

Swimmer S Shampoo 8 Shampoos To Use Post Swim

Swimmer’s Shampoo Alternatives To help you to get rid of this issue, we are sharing a list of shampoos that help if you can’t get your hands on a swimmer’s shampoo. 1. Suave Essentials Daily Clarifying Shampoo for Swimmer’s Shampoo It’s so important to make sure you’re taking care of your hair properly after taking a dip in the pool. Keep scrolling for some of our favorite shampoos that’ll help restore your hair if you can’t get your hands on a specific swimmer shampoo....

December 22, 2022 · 5 min · 883 words · Kari Frank

The About To Moment

We can train ourselves to identify the “about to” moments in our lives, and notice when a funny feeling accompanies them. By paying attention to the physical sensations that sometimes accompany an “about to” moment, we have an opportunity to pause before acting and reflect on what we’re about to do or say. This is a chance to ask ourselves: “Why choose to act in this way?” “How does it make me feel?...

December 22, 2022 · 4 min · 781 words · Arthur Holstein

The Classic Hair Ribbon Is Fall S Most Versatile Accessory

Make the Classic Hair Ribbon Your Own Ideal for hair of every length, the hair ribbon can be worn in a number of ways. Wear a longer ribbon as a headband, a velvet ribbon tied over a neat ponytail for a fancier look or in a high ponytail for a preppy daytime style. The benefit of a hair ribbon is that it gives your look both a polished and youthful touch at the same time....

December 22, 2022 · 1 min · 202 words · Audrey Hyde

The Real Mindful Podcast

December 22, 2022 · 0 min · 0 words · John Pawlicki

The Upside Of Envy

For instance, your body. It’s really, really nice. I bet it would look great on me. The more I think about it, seeing you in that body makes me feel fat (how dare you, by the way?), and I can’t help secretly hoping that under that shirt are some major arm waddles. But, be well. Envy, the passionate longing for something that someone else possesses—an attribute, a quality, or even a thing—is rooted in a sense of inferiority....

December 22, 2022 · 12 min · 2389 words · Helen Auvil

There S No Right Way To Grieve

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December 22, 2022 · 1 min · 24 words · Robert Garcia

These Are The Top 8 Best Shampoos For Soft Hair

Although soft hair can be achieved using other techniques or hair products, like flat ironing for smooth hair or using a hair moisturizer to soften and add shine, the shampoo you use also plays a huge part in the process. Best Shampoo for Soft Hair: 8 Formulas We’re Loving Below, we’re highlighting five smoothing shampoos we’ve all come to love because they all leave us with soft and frizz-free hair:...

December 22, 2022 · 3 min · 609 words · Beverly Bray

Thick Box Braids 10 New Styles To Try This Season

New Ways to Wear Box Braids 1. Formal Occasion Thick Box Braids Twist your braids back into a beautiful half-updo that will be perfect for a range of fancy occasions. Whether it’s your own wedding day or you’ve got a big gala coming up, this bold and breathtaking style will look amazing on you. 2. Half Top Knot Wrap your braids up into a neat and tidy half top knot....

December 22, 2022 · 2 min · 337 words · Cory Judkins

Through The Looking Glass

It’s a truism that being present and mindful is the natural state of a child. Anyone who has watched children absorbed in play knows how they are so caught up in the moment. What I remember most from my own childhood is putting a worm on a path to observe its slow progress and lying in my parents’ bed during the day when I was sick, watching the pattern of the wallpaper as though it were a moving image....

December 22, 2022 · 7 min · 1367 words · James White

Top Knot Rules To Swear By According To The Runway

Want to know what they are? Read on to get the scoop! Top Knot Rules You Need to Know 1. Baby hair matters. While it is evident that everyone has baby hairs on their radar, the looks from the runway proved that this is far from a trend—which many of us already knew thanks to black culture. However, if you haven’t learned how to groom your hair around your hairline, it’s time for some tools of the trade....

December 22, 2022 · 2 min · 246 words · Beth Betts

Valentine S Day Heart Attack Lawn Signs From The Dating Divas

Give a Valentine’s Day Heart Attack! This is a very fun and memorable activity to complete as a family. It’s a fun lighthearted way to really show your neighbors and friends that you’re thinking of them this Valentine’s Day. Whenever I think about this easy way to share the love I just get so excited – wouldn’t you love to receive it?! Oh, and in true Diva fashion we’ve also included a little sass with our sweet: A heart attack just for the love of your life!...

December 22, 2022 · 3 min · 632 words · Jacob Youngblood

Valentine S Mixed Cd Printables

Feel like you’re running out of time for a Valentine’s gift, but want still want it to be meaningful? AND you don’t exactly have a ton of time or money to spare? Well, stop your fretting, we’ve got you covered – make your honey a creative and thoughtful CD mix filled with the best love songs! Plus, what a great Valentine’s gift idea to help set the mood for the entire night!...

December 22, 2022 · 5 min · 991 words · Donald Paulk

Valentines Chocolate Box Ideas

His and Hers Love Notes We created these chocolate box packaging ideas specifically to work for both a wife and a husband. For instance, we know that women and men are different, right? Their love tanks get filled in different ways. So, we created 20 ways to say I love you for each. Here’s how it works! Simply print out the sheet (his or hers) that you want to give to your spouse....

December 22, 2022 · 2 min · 264 words · Rebecca Nation

Veterans Use Warrior Pose To Find Peace

The Warrior Transition Unit was created for soldiers with various types of injuries, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), who are transitioning out of the army or preparing to return to active combat. Yoga is a big part of the rehabilitation. Hylan Hampton, the yoga instructor for the unit reminds veterans that “there’s no judgment, no competition with yourself or with anyone around you.” Yoga combines physical activity and stress relief, but the gentler approach to exercise has some soldiers skeptical....

December 22, 2022 · 1 min · 183 words · Crystal Wiley