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Struggling to make decisions that are in our own best interest is something most of us have experienced at some point in our lives, or perhaps even experience on a regular basis. We know something would be good for us, but we can't seem to make lasting progress on achieving it or implementing it into our lives. The decision to lose weight, get in shape, get our health back on track - back to the glory days of our youth - is something many of us aim for, but ultimately fail at achieving. For my entire life as a young adult, I was, what is known in the world of body-building as, a 'hard-gainer'. My problem was not losing weight, but, in fact, gaining weight. The first time I made the decision to gain weight, I failed. The fifth time was no different. This track record of failure came to a protein-shake-fueled halt the moment I made one small, but incredibly significant, change to my approach. I've always had difficulty committing to a plan. I could create them....

This article inspired the creation of this video: https://youtu.be/0pQh1B4VH9g The handshake is a short-lived, but important part of the greeting procedure in many societies. It’s extremely common in greetings between men, but is also seen when the genders greet each other (as well as women greeting other women), particularly in business and politics where gender equality is centre stage. A handshake can convey information about the possible intentions of the parties, such as the type of relationship that each party wishes to create or maintain; and the self-perceived or actual social status of each party relative to one another. Further, and perhaps contradictorily, it is also an extremely effective social leveler; often communicating a message of equality between the parties. It says, “a hierarchy may exist, and my position on it may be above yours, but in this current medium, and in this current moment, of exchange, we are effectively equals.” Handshakes are also used when ma...

First up, an introduction to face masks! There are a huge variety of face masks, most of which are designed to protect the wearer or those around them from becoming infected with some type of contagious pathogen, with exceptions such as those designed for fashion or non-medical non-health related purposes. Firstly let’s talk about the two main types of face mask; the surgical mask, and the N95 respirator. The difference between these two masks can be easily understood and remembered by comparing them to scarves and umbrellas. A scarf keeps you warm by trapping your body heat close to your body - it keeps the warm air around your body from escaping. The warm air around your body is analogous to the contagious particles that you might spread around when you cough. This is the primary purpose of a surgical mask. It keeps the sick wearer from spreading their germs around. An umbrella, on the other hand, prevents the rain from affecting you, the user of the umbrella. The rain...

The Family A brilliant collection of records seared on a holographic film Kept hidden within vault and camouflage Repressed for a century, cornered upon soft walls Chilled and masked, blanketed until winters end We’ve piled high the snow and sandbags, growing weary of the sleepless nights, yet pushing forward ‘til dawn breaks and our fear turns back. As if to greet us, congratulate our survival, the sunlight leans forward to reveal our newborn lives and worlds, each individually grateful to be welcomed. A thin mist follows the new light, lazily grazing as it comes. A sharp gash in a window raises alarm, as we are reminded of the risks in exposing ourselves to the outside. The unknown is feared in these times, and fear is our only hope to finding the new light once more when dusk fails. I observe the women straining with absent mind, arms heavy for our family, they bring supplies, foods, and the blocks of life up hills, through deserts and from stream to ocean, glacier and...

General: It was a beautiful time; the morning was full of joy, laughter and cuddles. The evenings, soft conversation between lovers and friends. Memories were made then that have never been rivaled and will never be overwritten. They have no equal in the past, nor challenger in the future. They sit alone, atop a pedestal of light and love. Any mistakes that were made can be taken and dropped into the rivers of time. They belong there, where they can nourish and teach. All is forgiven. The heart has a special place for love. It is like the vacuum of space; it is still, quiet, full of silence. But in certain places, at certain times, it is ignited and explodes. Why this happens, is not known. How it happens, is a mystery. But how it feels, is experienced by the luckiest of those on earth. The select few who have the privilege of feeling the ambrosia of love bursting through their chest. Each morning, waking up to the warm embrace of love; it is a special, lifelong gift. No matter...