Most of the items were things — the kind of house I desired, the car I wanted, furniture and clothes I coveted. On some level, I believed having the trappings of a successful life would translate into creating the feelings of a happy life. Once I accumulated those things, I would have a fulfilling life. My perspective at the time was flawed. I didn’t realize how fleeting the satisfaction of attainment can be....
But then there are those books that speak directly to your soul and stay with you long after you’re finished reading. You can easily remember the books that have had a profound impact on your life or have inspired an “aha” moment. These 27 books fall into that category. Each is a joy to read, interesting to ponder, and will ultimately change something inside of you. Here are 27 of the top life-changing books to inspire you: 1....
She’s a “sigma female,” one of the rarest of all personality types. Before you object, we understand that applying primate dominance hierarchy standards to humans isn’t scientific. After all, homo sapiens have evolved. But learning about personality types is fun and sometimes provides insight into yourself and others. What Is A Sigma Female? Social and personality hierarchies come from ethology — the study of animal behavior. Truth be told, most ethologists caution people about applying dominance frameworks to the human condition, which is objectively more complex than other mammalian communities....
Maybe you keep a few quotes handy that serve as good mottos to live by, but you haven’t really identified any one of them as a motto you personally identify with. If you’re thinking, “Yep, that’s me,” why not consider the sampling of life mottos in this article and choose to create one that speaks to you and motivates you — more than the others — to take action? What do you have to lose — other than those moments of paralysis and indecision that go with not remembering the kind of person you want to be?...
What Makes a Good Cast Iron Skillet Cast iron skillets all seem the same, and to a certain degree, they are. Cast iron is a crude, rough material that doesn’t have the same nuance as steel, because it isn’t a composite metal. It’s iron that comes right from the Earth and is then worked by either blacksmiths or machines into the desired shape. Skillets of this type are sometimes melded with steel, and always have additional carbon folded in, but even this process is fairly rudimentary as far as metalworking goes....
And there are so many ways to share them: Create a Mother’s Day card for your sister, adding a favorite sisters quote.Create and share a social media graphic with a favorite sister quote and share it on a social media channel you both use, tagging your sister to make sure she sees it.Have a mug made with a favorite quote and fill it with a favorite treat for your sister’s birthday, for Mother’s Day, or just because....
Having already covered the Alila Cha-Am Resort in Thailand last month, we were thrilled to see another architectural gem for the Alila Hotel group. The Alila Villas Soori Resort in Bali, Indonesia is another in the line of high end luxury retreats in the Indian Ocean. Alila Villas Soori was designed by SCDA Architects, a complex that includes 48 villas that range in size from 1680 square feet to 49,500 square feet for the 10-bedroom master villa....
On top of that, the camera also comes with a sunshade and a flexible MFT lens mount. According to the designer, this mount supports all the world’s best broadcast lenses, offering a huge range of lenses and adapters. The camera itself offers multiple mounting points and super-high-quality broadcast connections. Basically, in spite of being so small, it’s probably one of the best cameras on the market. The Blackmagic camera is available in two different models....
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Perhaps the timing isn’t right, or maybe the other person isn’t ready, or maybe the other person doesn’t feel the same desire to be with another. And it’s possible that even if they feel the same connection, they don’t want to accept it. Perhaps they were still processing the traumatic relationship experiences of the past. What to do when your soulmate doesn’t feel the same way as you feel towards them?...
The Chilean Beach Pavilion House is a weekend escape for a German/Chilean couple, a place to rest and relax or entertain family during holidays. It features two bedrooms, a large living space with an open kitchen and seating that look out to the view beyond. The house is approached from above, as it is situated lower than the approach to hide its form into the hill itself. This makes room for a wooden deck on the top level, a panoramic viewpoint for taking in the scenery in all directions....
Detroit Bicycle Company The motor city is no stranger to pedal power, and a rising Detroit brand is making a name for itself with fine, vintage-inspired bicycles. Detroit Bicycle Company offers six complete bikes, named after famous streets in downtown Detroit, that are proudly hand-built in the nation’s manufacturing capitol. We covered the “Madison Street” by Detroit Bicycle Company back in 2011, and we’ve been following their story ever since. What makes these bikes stand out is their attention to detail– the hand-made copper components, the fine leather saddles and cargo pouches (made in Detroit by Detroit Cargo), the sleek vintage appeal....
The Danish Design Danskrono Watch looks and feels like the vintage timepieces of the middle of the last century. It’s modern in material and construction, but it has a sense of minimalism that was employed often by Scandinavian designers. As described by Watchismo, the Danskrono Watch is “all you need and nothing you don’t.” The materials of the Danish Design Danskrono Watch recalls the “make them like they used to” philosophy when watches were built to last....
Photographer William Wegman uses his canine companions as the focus of several creative art endeavors. These portraits portray his dogs in a series of effortlessly humorous and endearing shots. Tolerance, grace and poise seep from the photos as Wegman features his pets in creative reflection shots, sporting innovative and witty costumes and simply revealing their naturally calm attitudes through a series of interesting photo shoots. This artistic approach to exhibiting man’s best friend is a refreshing twist to the mundane snap shots of pets as so often seen....
Generator now features a hostel in London in addition to the six other cities it serves around Europe. This new hostel, designed by The DesignAgency, features the same playful, high-design environment that Generator has built a brand on in other cities. Vintage-inspired furnishings and visual patterns meet contemporary layouts and lighting for a hip, young interior that invites its patrons to relax and get to know one another. The community vibe is very much emphasized by both Generator and their design partner, as open spaces encourage guests to get to know one another during their stay....
The Schengen visa is issued for leisure trips, business trips or tourism. No matter the purpose of travel to these European countries, the document gives the holder a short-term stay of a maximum of three months. As a holder of a Schengen visa, you can enter and travel to all the European countries within the Schengen area. The Schengen is made up of 26 European countries that have eliminated passport and immigration checks at their common borders....
The covert part means they’re usually under the radar for most people — but not for the people they live with. Sons and daughters of covert narcissistic mothers often don’t realize until much later what their mothers’ “parenting style” has cost them. It’s not unusual to find you’re still dealing with complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD) due to your mother’s narcissistic behavior. But how do you recognize that behavior for what it is?...
Not being able to let go of someone you love might not be easy for everyone, in fact, it might just be one of the hardest things that you could ever do. It’s hard because you know that they are not right for you or that they never will be. But, how do you get yourself to give up on what can never really happen anyway? How do you get over them when all your mind wants is for you two to make it work forever?...
But if you’re determined to remain friends, there are ways you can do it without creating problems between the two of you or jeopardizing your new relationship with your current partner. There is a lot of pain in love relationships. When people get together, they hope to stay together forever, but either because of rejection or due to break up or for any other reasons, they hope that they will still be friends forever....
Psychologists define cynicism as the inclination to view people as motivated solely by self-interest. As a result, the inability to see good in others undermines a cynic’s ability to flourish. Cynics often recognize this personality trait in themselves. Whenever you evaluate a situation, your cynical nature rises up immediately. Why Am I So Cynical? This reflex sometimes develops during childhood. Being wounded by earlier interactions with family members and peers probably caused you to project those negative outcomes on future situations....
