Many cultures have been drawn to this incredible bird. After spending an afternoon learning about them, it was easy to understand why this is so. These large, majestic raptors are incredibly impressive up close, with their earthy-colored bodies and heads adorned with the whiteness of experience. They seem to possess an inherent wisdom and a knowing gaze. They’re also fine with “being messy” from time to time. While in Red Wing, I also learned that spending an afternoon observing them in flight is a great way to share in their wisdom....

** 1. The Middle Part Low Bun This hairstyle is a great place to start, it goes with every outfit and it can work for any summer occasion. To style, smooth your hair back into a neat, low ponytail, wrap the ends of your hair into a bun and pin in place. For staying power and shine, set with TRESemmé Smooth & Silky No Frizz Shine Spray. 2. The Loose Ponytail Of course, the humble ponytail is on our list of minimal hairstyles for the summer season....

The program has provided a template for similar programs at other museums—read “25 Minutes of Silence in the City of Angels” to learn more. In the article, Diana Winston, an instructor at MARC, describes mindful awareness as “the art of paying attention to the present moment with openness and curiosity. It’s really about teaching ourselves to live in the present moment and not to be lost in the past or the future....

Watch the video (2 minutes, 24 seconds): For more on this subject, read Mindfulness and the Military here on Mindful.org.

** Ethiopia Hair Washing Rituals For centuries, many women from Ethiopia have loved using actual butter on their hair and scalp as one of their hair washing rituals. While some women still swear by this today, many people have transitioned into using popular nourishing ingredients for your hair, like coconut oil. Many people apply the oil directly to their scalp and hair, let it sit like a mask and then rinse it out....