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February 7, 2023
How to Love and Be Loved: A Guide to Love Languages
Love is expressed in many beautiful ways, the most obvious being verbal—the “I love yous,” the endearing nicknames, The Wedding Singer-like love songs, and what have you. The reality is, though, that not everyone speaks the same love language.
But don’t fret; there’s no need to download Duolingo or google “how-to” websites. “Love language” is simply the way each of us naturally gives and receives affection.
Whether you’re looking to discover yours or understand how you can honor that of t...
From Mind to Body: 12 Empowering Self-Care Ideas for Women
When you are a superwoman juggling gazillions of responsibilities, self-care may be the last thing on your list of priorities.
We’ve all been there: burned out, always on the go, and feeling like there are just not enough hours in the day to take care of ourselves. But even with all your superwoman abilities, you can’t save the world without saving your own day.
If self-care is a missing piece in your life puzzle, here are some self-care ideas to nurture your body, mind, and soul:
What...February 3, 2023
Celebrating Women’s Voices in Verse: 7 Inspiring Female Poems
Women are a creative bunch. Female influences can be found in all the arts, such as the paintings of Frida Kahlo, films by Sofia Coppola, and even music by Dolly Parton. And in the literature world, there are must-read female poems you may find incredibly insightful.
Poetry is a matter of life, not just a matter of language.
— Lucille Clifton, American poet, writer, and educator
Poetry has its benefits. It takes the chaos of life and expresses it in more meaningful and relatable ways. Not...
Existential Intelligence: A Key to Finding Meaning and Purpose in Life
Chances are, you’ve pondered about the big questions in life: Why are we here? What does it mean to be human? What purpose does our existence serve? These questions fall into the category of existential intelligence.
Great philosophers, poets, and historical figures had it. But the truth is, most people who are looking for the meaning and purpose of life possess this kind of intelligence.
It is said that it’s one of the rarest forms of intelligence; but, as with any other skill, it can be...
7 Female Archetypes: Discover Yours to Unleash Your Inner Strength
Across universal wisdom, the collective unconscious, and many different cultures, the feminine hides different facets and complex stories. The female archetype’s wisdom unravels faces of the feminine that you might have felt and experienced before, but couldn’t put a name on.
This knowledge opens the door to the secrets of womanhood, its strengths, and its weaknesses.
Once you can identify which archetype you resonate with, you can integrate your light and shadow to activate your fullest f...
February 2, 2023
9 Types of Empaths: A Guide to Understanding Empathy
Empaths differ. Much like intelligence and intuition, there are various types of empaths reflecting a broad spectrum of abilities—from sensing other people’s emotions and feelings to communicating with the animal kingdom.
So empathy is more complex than science can explain. And if you wonder whether you are one, here are a few things to know:
The practice of empathy ...
3 Powerful Exercises to Access Your Feminine Energy
Regardless of gender, we all have divine feminine energy within us. This energy is the most creative force there is, enabling us to create and express ourselves freely and be resilient and playful. When we embody it, we embrace change and go with the flow.
While tapping into your divine feminine is easy, cultivating this power is the art of life. Here’s what you need to know to start this artistic journey:
What Is Feminine Energy?11 Feminine Energy Traits and 7 ExamplesFeminine v...February 1, 2023
10 Surprising Science-Backed Health Benefits of Sex
When it comes to the benefits of sex, what comes to mind? Pleasure? Stress relief? The flood of feel-good hormones?
These are the more obvious plus points of having regular sex. It turns out, though, there’s much, much more to it than that.
“The benefits of sex are not confined to the bedroom,” explains Dr. Amy Killen, anti-aging and regenerative physician who specializes in aesthetics and sexual medicine, at Mindvalley’s A-Fest 2018 in Sardinia. “The effects of an active sex life spill o...
Goal Chart: A Visual Representation of All Your Dreams
You might be familiar with the struggle of “so many goals, so little time.” It’s as if you’re always chasing the next big win but you’re not sure what collecting these wins will accumulate to. Or maybe you’re overwhelmed with the steps needed to make this dream a reality and you drop off in organizing your next moves.
We are often taught to make goals but not how to design them toward a path to success. What if your confusion can be resolved within the view of a single page? It’s called a goa...
January 30, 2023
10 Common Sex Myths: Debunking What You Think You Know
The G-spot, penis size, and even edible aphrodisiacs — there’s a long list of pervasive beliefs out there. The question is, which ones are sex myths and which ones are scientifically factual?
It seems traditional teachings aren’t wholly reliable. Many of them often leads to urban legends, like getting pregnant from floating semen in a hot tub or oral sex is safer than vaginal ones. Porn, erotic novels, and fornication in movies only muddy up the water.
Misinformation about how sexual pleas...
