This advice irks me, and the word “control” rubs me the wrong way. Has anyone ever controlled a virus? No. While we do our best to prevent infection, illness and death, to treat infection, and to prevent spread of the virus, we cannot control it, any more than we can control birth or death or falling in love. It’s not about control. Life is better without it, on the individual and collective levels....

Chew on this for a bit: Volumizing hair spray, in all its responsible forms, is an invention that keeps your hair perfectly in place, even when you’re, well, all over the place. And especially for fine hair prone to product buildup woes, a hairspray that locks your style in place and pumps up the volume is a godsend. ** If you’re just as crazy about this innovation as we are, you might want to check out our current obsessions....

2) Who’s the Teacher? Because of the huge range of teachers and retreats, you need to be sure you align with the teacher’s philosophy. If you’re skeptical of religion and wary of spiritual talk, say, look for a teacher who emphasizes secular values. Do a bit of research to make sure the teacher is respected in the meditation community. Talk to him or her. Do you feel an affinity for the way she speaks about meditation and mindfulness?...

In this practice, we’re going to replenish our mental energy by returning to our senses, literally. By focusing on our senses, we can rest our attention on what we’re seeing, smelling, tasting, touching, or hearing. A 12-Minute Meditation to Reconnect With Your Senses A 12-Minute Meditation to Reconnect With Your Senses READ MORE READ MORE Jaime Ledesma, Mark Bertin, Tovi Scruggs-Hussein, and Shalini Bahl-Milne March 30, 2022 Elaine Smookler August 24, 2020...

* * * * * * * * * * One of the busiest days of the year for my husband is Black Friday – the day after Thanksgiving. He works in retail as a Store Manager and plans this day out months in advance. So, I thought, why not give him something to actually look forward to besides hundreds of customers standing in line? I plan to make him an invitation for Black Friday to join me for some ’great deals he can score!...