Lucid dreaming is simply the ability to know that you are dreaming when you are dreaming. Once one realizes that they are in a dream, he/she can explore and even manipulate aspects of the dream. Usually the realization of dreaming comes with some sort of trigger. Maybe you’re dreaming that you’re on a paradise island, […]
Mind
There Are No Such Things as Shortcuts
You see it every day in commercials. This new pill will help you lose weight. This new book will help you make money in the easiest way possible. You invest into the program, but you then come realize that none of it actually works. It’s sad because the people who create these programs know that […]
Soul
Mahershala Ali and Zegna Question Masculinity
What does it mean to be a man today? That’s the question that Italian tailor, Zegna, poses in this new campaign with the help of super star, Mahershala Ali. The point of the campaign is to show that there isn’t a single answer. “To be macho is a broken image tied to tradition. It takes […]
Body
Katelyn Ohashi Brings Joy Back into Gymnastics with ESPN
If you don’t know who Katelyn Ohashi is, she’s the cute UCLA gymnast who went viral after busting some well-timed, very current moves while doing her floor routine. She’s more than just that. Her credentials include a six-time All-American and was a four-time member of USA Gymnastics’ Junior National Team, the 2011 junior national champion […]
Mind
Halsey Creates Her Own Identity in Cosmopolitan
The lovely pop star, Halsey, graces the pages of the new Cosmo issue. In the new issue, the beautiful brunette talks about creating her own identity through her bipolar disorder and her breakup with G-Eazy. Shot by Peggy Sirota, Halsey shows some skin while also rocking some high fashion labels such as Versace, Gucci and DSquared2. On […]
Relationships
Stop Being Such a Try Hard
Don’t try too hard at what you’re doing? In this world of getting things done, you might be asking why? You shouldn’t try so hard because it comes off as desperation. Trying too hard comes from a place where you feel like your actions are inadequate. You’re efforts aren’t good enough, so you must try […]
Soul
Speak Up! Let Your Voice Be Heard
When you talk about the characteristic trait that successful people have, the first ones that come to mind are probably drive, determination, wealthy, charismatic, well-networked, and countless others. Although these characteristics are great, none of these actually indicate the success of a person. According to a study by Professor Thomas Harrell of Stanford University, where […]
Mind
You’re Probably Cuter Than You Think You Are
You’ve probably been that person to dismiss a compliment of how good you look just because you personally don’t feel the same way. Is it strange that people see us in a better light than we see ourselves? I think it’s because we worry too much our imperfections, when the people around us love us […]
Relationships
How to Be Genuinely Charming
We live in a society where the loudest one becomes the most successful. There are plenty of blunt, impolite, and just plain rude people that we actually look up to.When we build relationships, we’re naturally drawn to people who are polite, modest, and agreeable. In other words, they are charming. Here are a few ways […]
Relationships
Miley Cyrus Talks Power, Paranoia and Sex in Elle US
I’ve always been a fan of Miley Cyrus. She’s always been fierce, she’s never been afraid to speak her mind. In this interview with Elle US, she talks about her complex and modern marriage to Liam Hemsworth, how she’s sexually attracted to other women, and why she won’t bare a child. On women’s bodily autonomy […]
Sex
Why Straight Women Fall in Love Other Women
It may be taboo for a straight woman to find another woman attractive. It may also be something we were just programmed to believe. I’ve read books like Wednesday Martin’s Untrue, and come to realize that female sexuality can be very fluid. Admiring a woman’s physical features can be just the beginning of the story. […]