When caring for a plant indoors, the goal is to recreate the conditions it would find out in nature. You can place it close to a window to give it natural sunlight, aerate its soil to mimic the movement of worms, or put a pole behind it if it tends to climb up trees. But…
August 10, 2021 — 16:06 PM The Lion’s Gate portal has officially been activated: On August 8, the Sun and the star Sirius got closest to Earth and aligned with Orion’s belt. When Sirius, known as the “spiritual sun,” and the Sun in Leo come together, they generate a “portal” for rapid spiritual growth and…
The formula for a perfect mindless meal? Greens plus grains plus flavor, a sentiment that chef Franklin Becker took to heart when he created this Greens & Grains Salad for The Botanist at the new Manhattanville Market in Harlem, New York. Tossed with a vegan, nut-free pesto, it’ll pack tons of micronutrients into your lunch…
August 10, 2021 — 13:27 PM At mbg, we often talk about clever tricks for filling our days with plenty of nutrients—like starting the day with a green smoothie or green juice, optimizing our go-to recipes, or even packing dessert with brain-supporting ingredients. But for a more steady influx of nutrients throughout these hot August…
Are you nice to yourself? It’s a loaded question: Sure, research has shown that thinking kind thoughts about yourself has psychological and physical benefits, but acting out of kindness can be pretty subjective. After all, declaring how much you love yourself and actually putting self-love into practice are very different scenarios. So how can you…
August 10, 2021 — 11:13 AM Of the five love languages identified by marriage counselor Gary Chapman, Ph.D., perhaps the most misunderstood is the love language of giving gifts. There’s an unspoken assumption that a person who prefers to receive displays of affection in the form of gifts must be materialistic or shallow—but in reality,…
By now, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of Wim Hof—and his famous breathwork method that promises a wide array of benefits. But have you heard of tummo breathing? The Wim Hof method and tummo breathing, while similar, do have some differences. So if you’re curious about trying one or the other, here’s what you…
August 10, 2021 — 7:00 AM The first few minutes after you open your eyes in the morning will tell you a lot. Do your eyelids feel heavy, or are they wide-open to take in that crisp morning light? Does your body feel exhausted as it reaches for the snooze button, or are you inspired…
You are successful in your career. You are adept at setting goals and achieving them. You have fought back imposter syndrome. You know your strengths and apply them for effective results. Overall, you are used to working for and achieving what you want in your career. Now how about your relationship? Maybe you are in…
There is one thing more than anything else vital to learning: first, to accept that we do not already know. An unspoken admission occurs whenever we ask someone else to be our guide; the admission is simple, ‘I do not know what is best for me right now.’ Admitting that we do not know what…
