Emerging scientific understanding of the effects of meditation on biomarkers of stress How meditation is linked to neural correlates of mind, emotions, and indices of biological aging How research-practictioners of meditation are probing mind and consciousness Commonalities and differences between meditation practices from different traditions How meditation is being applied in diverse clinical contexts and the future direction of the filed to address the challenges of healthcare It all takes place at the New York Academy of Sciences at the World Trade Center....

The first word to come to mind for most people who’ve eaten radicchio is bitter. Take a bite of raw radicchio on its own, and it’s guaranteed to wake up your taste buds—though not every- one will enjoy the sensation. My general approach is to tame the vegetable, balancing out its strong flavor with equally strong ingredients so subtle flavors can emerge. Sautéing radicchio immediately mellows the bitterness, and ingredients like Parmesan, fresh basil, garlic, and balsamic vinegar lend a balance of sweet, salty, and fragrant flavor....

{Yep! We are looking for multiple people!} Our speedy growth continues to be overwhelming, exciting, and full of promise! As we continue to grow, expanding our Diva Team is a must. If you read our blog, or have been inspired by our content before, then you have a glimpse of what it will take to fill this position. We are currently looking for more AMAZING women to join our blogging team – women who can write and wow our readers with incredible content....

Let’s just get real and throw those excuses out there, shall we? Some of the excuses our readers (and we ourselves) have are: TIME – Plan the date, make reservations, find a babysitter, get ready, etc, etc. BABYSITTER – I don’t have anyone available/nearby that I trust, is free, or is willing. LOCATION – “There’s nothing to do here!” COST – The last time we went to dinner and a movie we had to go without AC for a week, kidding but the struggle is real....

What to do for date night? Deciding what to do for date night can be half of the battle OR if you have been following our site choosing JUST ONE of our hundreds of ideas might be the hardest part! With the Date Night Dice – you can leave your date night activity to chance! Just roll the die and see which exciting date night idea you and your spouse will try tonight!...

That’s the idea behind author Byron Katie’s process to reduce stress. Katie is founder of The Work, a method of inquiry for identifying and working with stressful thoughts. She advocates that a yes or no question helps us get to the core of what’s bothering us so we can understand and relieve anxieties. Katie suggests looking at a stressor with this question in mind: Is it true? In this video from Big Think, she shares a three-step process for working with this question so that you can change your relationship to stress....

Find a way of expressing yourself. For some people (right brainers), expressing themselves is cathartic because it means letting go of emotions. For others (left brainers), the process of communicating about a difficult experience may create some logic or rationale for why all this is happening. Whichever you are, you can transcend your suffering and get in touch with its meaning by developing a narrative, story, or theme that helps you see how, in the long run, this experience was a serendipitous match for you on your life’s path....

To continue our love affair with one of the greatest hairstyle throwbacks of all time, we put together a list of a few of our favorite easy braids for medium hair looks that go perfectly with your all-season get-ups. Scroll down: Easy Braids for Medium Hair: 10 Looks We Love 1. Fishtail Pigtails A top-biller for sure, fishtail braids are one of the most popular braid hairstyles we’ve seen to date....

Below, we’ve rounded up a collection of quick hairstyles for busy mamas, workout mavens, those looking to experiment (now that you’re in a judgment-free zone) and more! Read on to check out some of our favorite cute, quick hairstyles to get you through this social distancing time: Cute Easy Hairstyles for Busy Women 1. Free-Flowing Yoga Hair We love yoga as a way to zone-out and focus on our minds and bodies....

I’m going to show you how to put together your very own couples Emergency K.A.R. Kit! K.A.R standing for Kissing and Romance of course! Next time your at the store buy a tin of Altoids. Decorate your Altoids tin using Mod Podge and fun scrapbook paper. Use this Free K.A.R. Kit Printable I created for you (download below), for the title. Just mod podge it right to the front of your tin....

Here are our top three mid-length styles for men this Fall, they’re trendy, fun, and require little maintenance and styling technique. Fall Flow: Mid-Length Styles for Men 1. Grunge Braids Embrace your inner grunge with some striking braids. This style is athleisure, laid back, and a great mid-length style for Fall. When creating these braids, end the braid a little before the bottom to leave some hair out to add volume to the look....

He understood. “Eat!” he encouraged, and eat we did, not because his heft was proof of his capabilities (when the truth is told, I think, the thin cook holds the edge on quality) but because he cast no cold eye on the largeness of our hunger. In fact, he (or she, for sex is no issue here) assuaged our guilt. No matter how much we put away, we never rose from it looking like him....

Keep scrolling to learn more about the modern female mullet, how to style the cut, and get inspo if you’re wanting to try it out. Modern Female Mullet From “how to ask for a mullet haircut” to styling a mullet, we’re making sure you’re able to pull off this style just like all of the celebrities who’ve been sporting it. What is the female mullet? The female mullet is the modern, choppy variation of the classic ’80s style....

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. All ten cards come with a cute saying that you can customize to your sweetheart! {We especially love having an excuse to say what we love about our spouses, even if it’s silly!} Amanda also created the cutest design element add-ons to make these cards even more custom. Coordinating colors and graphics make our hearts sing almost as much as Valentine’s day itself!...

Professional Hair Dryer: Important Factors For Your Hair Type 1. Professional Hair Dryer Basics When looking for a professional hair dryer there are a few things you’ll want no matter what your hair type is. A light body is important so you don’t get the dreaded upper arm ache. Look to see if the hair dryer is under one pound and a half at minimum, one pound or less is ideal....

When you live in a big city it is easy to imagine that no one cares. It can feel difficult to connect with others or hold relationships together. We might feel isolated, and that we are not part of a community. But consider this: Community is an abundant ever-changing flow of spontaneous friendliness that might only be there for a precious moment. It can be composed of long-nourished friendships or family; or, it could be a kind nurse you might never see again....