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It was several years before I realized the great folly of trying to fit into a gender box of someone else’s making. Shallowness and empty spaces in our lives can serve as wake-up calls, after all. Why would I follow someone else’s prescription of how to name and live my gender, my sexuality. Wasn’t this mine, and mine alone? Why wouldn’t I want to celebrate being queer? Being trans? Being connected to my sisters and brothers, my people from across the spectra of gender and sexuality?...

We can learn to work with thoughts in a friendly way. It’s good to remember that changing your relationship to your thoughts won’t happen overnight, and there’s no need to be hard on yourself along the way. It may be a long road, but it’s well traveled. It can be helpful to meet with an authorized mindfulness meditation instructor, either online or in person. Mindfulness practice is a living, breathing part of life rather than something rigid and formalized, so it’s helpful to interact with a person and not only the below instructions....

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All The Best Gift Ideas for Father’s Day! Your hubby, dad, father-in-law will thank you for any of these amazing gift ideas! They will always remember this Father’s Day and truly feel appreciated! We hope you are able to find the perfect Father’s Day gift ideas for all the dad’s in your life. Now, let’s get started! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about them, Click Here....

Ammi’s Adventures: Earth, Air, Fire, Water Listen to the Story: Hi! I’m Ammi. My name means “the whole world is inside of me,” and I think it’s true: I carry the whole world in my mind and heart and body. I know you do, too! I like to play games, explore, and discover what makes me, me. I’m so glad we’re together on this journey! A long time ago, people discovered that the whole universe was made up of four necessary things....

In this video for BigThink, he shares his toolbox of practices for expertly managing stress. Understand what scares you While blasting toward the unknown, Hadfield explains that astronauts have to prepare for what’s to come. Unshakable bravery is essential, which means understanding your fears is crucial. What’s Hadfield’s biggest fear? “When I think I’m at risk for something, but I don’t know what to do,” he says Astronauts handle fear of the unknown by training and getting familiar with all the dangers and risks they may encounter....

The short straw she’s referring to is a recent legal notice claiming that the Calmer Choice program “is dangerous for children and violates the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment by promoting Buddhism.” This legal opinion was submitted by the National Center for Law and Policy (NCLP), a right-leaning, legal defense organization focusing on religious freedom and civil liberties. It calls for the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District to end its mindfulness program and cancel all contracts with Calmer Choice....

Because of copyright laws, I couldn’t make it a printable for you {darn huh?!} BUT it is super easy and can be done in a word processing program…NO PHOTOSHOP NEEDED! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. SUPPLIES NEEDED: Computer with a word processing program (i.e. Microsoft Word) Printer Paper Red Sharpie Fine Point Marker Picture Frame STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS Step 1: Go to the New York Public Library Digital Gallery and in the “Search” bar on the right side of the screen type in what map you would like....

The AnTiCiPaTiOn part? Every morning you’re gonna give him a hint about what the evening has in store. {Of course we’ve got some ideas for ya, girl!} Throughout the day, tease him with other lil’ reminders – a extra hidden note, a subtle smile, or a quick wink that reminds him that you are looking forward to your one-on-one time together. {Whether they admit it or not… Guys. Love. Feeling....

While we don’t know ahead of time what our days are going to look or feel like, you can definitely prep yourself in advance. Arm your bang styling repertoire with looks that complement the weather, event or your mood. Below, we’re giving you some ideas that just might get you through the work week a little more stylishly: 1. Monday: Fresh Blowout Ahh, Mondays. There’s nothing like walking into the office with a fresh blowout to start the week off right....

Loneliness is something that most of us experience from time to time, caused and exacerbated by stress, anxiety, depression, addiction and trauma, but you may not have known how staggering the statistics truly are. A recent survey taken from the AARP showed more than 44 million people are lonely and longing to connect with another living, breathing human being. There’s a difference between being alone and lonely. Pema Chodron, author of Taking the Leap, writes: Loneliness implies suffering, which means that it’s not just painful, there’s a way the mind is relating to that pain that is turning aloneness into loneliness....

Best Conditioners for Thick Hair To help you figure out the best conditioner for thick hair, according to your lifestyle, we’re listing our favorites below: 1. Dove Amplified Textures Super Slip Detangling Conditioner When it comes to conditioners for natural hair, Dove Amplified Textures Super Slip Detangling Conditioner is currently one of our favorites. It’s infused with coconut milk, which helps provide slip for quick detangling. Apply from the mid-lengths of your hair to the ends after shampooing, and then rinse out to achieve softer, healthy-feeling strands....

Bob Haircuts and Hairstyles for Round Faces 1. Wispy Waves Ask your stylist to include small layers at the bottom of your bob to give extra shape and texture. 2. Voluminous Layers The easiest way to ensure a more voluminous bob is to add shorter layers to your style. The shorter the layers, the more voluminous the wave. 3. Rounded Layers The way your stylist incorporates layers into your style will play a key role in the shape of your bob....

Photo credit: IBI Nightingale This web extra provides additional information related to an article titled, “Minding Your Health,” which appeared in the October 2013 issue of Mindful magazine. Subscribe to Mindful‘s print edition or digital edition.

From bowl cuts to micro fringes to sexy waves, we’re definitely looking Eastbound for the latest in cutting-edge looks. (Fun fact: China is now booming with around 400 millennials, which is five times more than the U.S. and is actually more than what the U.S. and Canada have, combined. How’s that for setting the tone for global trends?) Chinese Hairstyles to Ring In the Lunar New Year Read on to see our roundup of fab Chinese hairstyles to jumpstart your Lunar New Year, Gōng Xǐ Fā Cái!...

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. Our Christmas Olympics were made possible by the fabulously creative Carisa of Messes to Memories, she is helping make your party a hit with her adorable prints. Christmas Olympic Invite We love the invite with the clever nod to the Olympic rings, but to make it the Christmas Olympics, we have 5 adorable wreaths! Print out however many you need and send those off!...

We are SO very excited to introduce this fun family tradition to all of you!! Any time we find an idea that helps families connect, serve each other and have fun along the way, we are ALWAYS on board! So when we found this post about a Secret Cupid activity for the whole family, we just had to put our own twist on it! P.S. We LOVE Sarah! You really need to check out her post AND her blog!...

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. First off, this date took hardly any planning at all! With these already-designed-for-you printables created by the lovely Joanna from Cutify Creative, all we had to do was print and go! I started our date by giving my spouse this brochure-inspired invitation. The brochure includes a semi-cheesy poem that explains the activity and a card with different tasks to complete on the date....

Reports of injuries to distracted walkers treated at hospital emergency rooms have more than quadrupled in the past seven years and are almost certainly underreported. A security camera in Philadelphia recently captured an incident involving a young man talking on a cell phone meandering along the edge of a train platform at night. Suddenly he stumbles, loses his balance and pitches over the side, landing headfirst on the tracks. Fortunately there were no trains approaching the station at that moment....