“Paddle, paddle, paddle” the instructor yelled … “stand up!” Catching my breath, one wobbly right leg somehow got underneath me. Then, I attempted to get the left to do the same. Wobble, boom, splash. Down I go. Nope, not standing up on this wave! Recently, for my birthday, I took a surf lesson with my…
Commitment transforms “Commitment is what transforms a promise into reality. It is the words that speak boldly of your intentions. And the actions which speak louder than the words. It is making the time when there is none. Coming through time after time after time, year after year after year. Commitment is the stuff character…
Our editors have independently chosen the products listed on this page. If you purchase something mentioned in this article, we may earn a small commission. September 1, 2021 — 2:03 AM Dreams can be wonky, wild, scary, and even sexy—but what do they really mean? Particularly when it comes to the weird ones (and the…
Our editors have independently chosen the products listed on this page. If you purchase something mentioned in this article, we may earn a small commission. September 1, 2021 — 1:05 AM Let’s face it. With their licks and cuddles and happy-go-lucky faces, our pups kind of take care of us, don’t they? So naturally, when…
August 31, 2021 — 23:02 PM Supplements are a bonus: They’re there to, well, supplement your already healthy diet and lifestyle. Food comes first, but sometimes it can be pretty difficult to maximize the benefits of a certain phytonutrient through food alone. A common example is astaxanthin—you know, that potent antioxidant famous for giving salmon…
Our editors have independently chosen the products listed on this page. If you purchase something mentioned in this article, we may earn a small commission. August 31, 2021 — 21:35 PM Foods for glowing skin—oh, how we’ve waxed poetic on the nutritious list. Yes, some foods (namely, high-fat, water dense staples) are known for their…
Our editors have independently chosen the products listed on this page. If you purchase something mentioned in this article, we may earn a small commission. August 31, 2021 — 19:33 PM Jamu is the herbal-medicine tradition of the Indonesian archipelago, our cornerstone of healing and healthy living. Emerging from a millennium of experience using this…
August 31, 2021 — 17:35 PM Our early experiences in life—the way we were raised, the things our parents said, the things they didn’t—often shape who we become as adults and how we navigate the world. As children, most of us craved the attention of our parents and did what we could to get it.…
What does it mean when a guy says you’re awesome? There you were, just being your usual self, when this guy suddenly says, “Girl, you’re amazing!” I mean, on the face of it, he’s totally right. But what does he think it means? What’s the end goal here? Much depends on how well you know…
Our editors have independently chosen the products listed on this page. If you purchase something mentioned in this article, we may earn a small commission. August 31, 2021 — 12:04 PM Ever feel like a tumbleweed, mindlessly blowing through an open plain with no sense of direction? OK, that’s a bit of a dramatic metaphor,…
