The moonstone bracelet lies uncovered on the bed in front of me. There is no sparkle -- no glimmer of moonlight or magic. I pick it up off the sheets and hold it carefully in my hand. Miranda kept it all those years. when we screamed at each other and argued …

No chatter. No arguing. How could there be nothing? How could she be nothing? I struggle to my feet, wiping the dirt off my hands. There's a concrete bench and I sit down, pulling my jacket in a little tighter to my body even though it's not cold. The brown …

But there was no way around it. I was happy with my sex life. I just wasn't interested in examining and discussing it. A few months back, when I first told Sally I was going to optimize sex, she said have fun, but I'm out. For a monogamous person like …

It was just past midnight when I read the last sura of the Koran. It was only a few lines long, but I felt like I had climbed a mountain. The message of the Koran seemed pretty straightforward: recognize Allah and accept his message as passed on to Mohammed and …

He doesn't look so thrilled about it to me. I saw this show on TV this weekend where this guy walked his cat everywhere on a leash just like a dog. So how did that work for you so far? I actually already know the answer, since I just watched …

Now I am on dangerous ground. My quick little white lie is going to need some creative detail. So what are you going to wear to the competition? I ask, trying to change the subject. It's too late. You DO have plans. What kind of plans? Raylene's eyes narrow in …

You need anything else? I notice for the first time that she's young and pretty, and giving Luis a big smile. I feel a flash of instant jealousy, but Luis doesn't seem to pay her much attention. Instead, he looks across the table at me with raised eyebrows, and I …

Generally speaking. She paused. Who comes up with the ideas? The noodles and bright red sauce slopped all over me, dripping down my hair and face and staining my beloved shirt. I thought I was going to die. Tears welled up in my eyes and streamed down my face. She …

What's interesting is that most men actually report an improvement in their health once they retire. Many retired men take up something athletic, such as daily walking or regular golf or tennis several times a week, which carries over to promote being and feeling healthy. Equally important, the opportunity to …

Being self-critical just lowers your mood further and applies extra pressure. Being kind to yourself and using encouraging self-talk can help you to bounce back from a disappointment and to focus on the next step.Goals Actions or Practice Effectiveness Rating (0-10) Notes or Observations Check In with Yourself Here …

When his kids got home from school, he could really listen to how their day was, paying attention to their body language when he communicated with them. I asked him to do this in his career as well, to pay attention to the details, to do everything thoroughly and with …

While it's admirable to be disciplined and focused, we don't want to leave great creative insights on the table simply because we'd rather stay in our comfort zone. We must deliberately build new, different, and challenging experiences into our lives. This means setting aside time to put ourselves in stimulating …

It's kind of entertaining until he reaches out and whacks the screen with a big paw, claws outstretched. I jerk backward in surprise and Stu jumps off the desk with a loud thump. I can't even look at this anymore. For men very near retirement (less than 3 years away …

With the ever-increasing deluge of information we all face, the task for each of us is to discern which inputs are relevant to our work and which are simply noise. We face tremendous pressure to keep up and the vast majority of creatives I work with say they are constantly …

The energy of eclipses can often be quite deep and intense, but they are powerful portals for huge transformation and opportunities for growth. The moon doesn't orbit around the earth in a perfect circle, but more of an elliptical or oval shape, so at certain times of the month she …

But watching blinking words appearing on a screen felt more like staring into a strobe than actually reading. Next lesson: Follow the guide as it highlights words from left to right. Everyone is laughing, except you. You don't get it. The person who told the joke realizes you don't get …

Although Amos says that he's kind of a dynamo and energy is rarely a problem, he frequently struggles with motivation and sometimes lacks a genuine desire to engage with his work. He believes that this is because he has so many conflicting priorities that by the time he manages to …

So would these drugs work on me? Even if I don't have ADHD? They may not work as effectively as if you had ADHD, but they'd still work. That's all. A simple request. But we'd been arguing, and Miranda was not cooperating. She stood there in that crazy purple plaid …

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Ice the area for 30 minutes, warm for 15 minutes, and then repeat the cycle for up to 3 hours. Seek medical advice. Wrap the injured area with an ace bandage or similar material to help decrease swelling. You do not feel prepared and you probably don't have a chance …

In fact, he wasn't producing much work at all. The highly capable, broad-shouldered manager had vanished, and in his place was a drifting, overwhelmed slacker. What happened? Reports published in 1987 about studies completed at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York confirm the ability of individuals to relax themselves …

A Brief History The popularity of acupuncture in the United States is in its infancy, but the history of this medicine around the globe spans thousands of years. The exact origin of acupuncture is unknown, and due to the age and condition of the ancient texts, some of the time …

You will unleash your latent creative ability through regular, purposeful practice of the principles in this article. There are most certainly insights and aha! You must be purposeful and intentional. It will lower the probability of heart attack and stroke; If used regularly, it should help you to succeed in …

Atherosclerosis is also referred to as coronary heart disease (CHD), coronary artery disease (CAD), or its medical term, ischemic heart disease (IHD). Men's CVD Risks Each of these distinct types of heart disease is reviewed later in the article. To avoid incurring the very consequences you wish to avoid, check …

Because you're used to doing that when you sit on the toilet, in order to release waste--there's already a built-in association. This position also opens your legs and creates and uses pelvic pressure, helping you dilate and open. Plus, when you have a contraction in this position, rocking your hips …

Relax your back into a straight neutral position as you breathe out. Repeat at your own pace, following the rhythm of your breath. Demonstration of the Tilt Open Knee Chest Move from the Tilt position into Open Knee Chest by leaning forward and folding your arms together, then resting your …

As your belly grows, your body aches, your baby kicks, and many other symptoms start to creep in, you may need some serious help staying inspired. Hang in there, mama! While many of you may still be doing just fine, others of you are at the end of your rope …

I saw fat girls, skinny girls, girls with black hair, red hair, big chests and flat chests. I saw every size and shape I could imagine. There were short people, tall people, circus people, people of every color and nationality. Enlightenment is when the blinders start to come off. We …

It's an amazingly effective strategy, one that can work at home as well. It saves the child from embarrassment, and can be a way to communicate without nagging or shouting. Give the child a set of two or three pencils and teach him to switch pencils when he feels his …

Steeped in traditional healing methods, principles, and practices, naturopathic medicine focuses on holistic, proactive prevention and comprehensive diagnosis and treatment. Natural Remedy Basics It's best to tell them if you're taking or considering herbs, supplements, or physical treatments. Some herbs can interact with medications, so make sure to get consent …

To tip the scales toward success, we can take a lesson from Crazy Horse. Whether we think of ourselves as leaders or not, and regardless of whether we hold a leadership role in any organization, most of us must work with other people in the normal course of a job …

The water was cloudy from the dirt inside it and its owner didn't know what to do to make it clear again. Should he boil it? Does some chemical exist that will absorb or neutralize the dirt? He tried those methods but they didn't really work. The information commonly presented …

It takes time and commitment to counteract this very well-ingrained pattern of not being here. The average life is characterized by a few moments of presence, maybe one in every hundred moments. these small going-offs is really important, because they certainly add up! As you spend more days and weeks …

When we have marital woes, turning to a friend, relative, spiritual adviser, or even a pet114 can instantly bolster our spirits and diffuse our worries. Our companions can make us feel loved and valued, can help us understand our situation better and give us specific advice about how to address …

Mindless eating is a habit more than being hungry, and it is a symptom of unhealthy eating. If at home, it's likely that your munching habit is a way to wind down from a stressful day. Whatever the reason, the habit adds calories. Do yourself a favor: if you like …

In the middle of an argument with my teenager, or when I'd grabbed the reins on some household task that had spiraled out of control, I could feel my heels digging in, even when I knew I'd screwed up. I had to push my pride aside and admit to my …

My children are quite limited in their ability to cook, simply because I want and need that time in my kitchen to myself. It is my refuge from a day spent in the classroom or in doing things for my own children. I'll teach them how to cook someday, just …

In the middle of the seminar, I was standing up in front of the group speaking when suddenly Jan looked at me and said, You're a bitch. My heart sank. How did she know ? I knew I was a bitch, but I had been trying desperately to get rid of …

In Babyhood Penelope Leach points out that many mothers, and the people who advise them, believe that it is acceptable for babies to cry only if there is something physically wrong with them. If a baby's nappy is chafing or she is hungry, for instance, then she is justified in …

We can extrapolate, then, that if the Lakota, Dakota, and Nakota population in the mid-1800s was about 25,000, there were then 2,500 to 4,000 warriors. no matter how many warriors were in any given community or band, or in the nation overall, there was not a prescribed …