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All of us have those times when we feel drained and have little energy to spare. Well, here's a shocking thought . . . honor that feeling! Instead of pushing yourself to accomplish something, take a rest and let yourself "hibernate" for a bit during the hot days of August! You'll need a comfortable place to lie down and stretch out. Place a fan near you so the air will flow over your body as you rest. Drink an 8-ounce glass of water before lying down. Play soothing music, or listen to a ...
Ancient Romans celebrated Nemoralia, Festival of Torches, from August 13 to 15 (or the Full Moon). This holiday honored Diana, the Moon goddess. Hunting or killing of animals was forbidden. For this occasion, women should take a ceremonial bath, then dress their hair with seasonal flowers. If Diana has granted a prayer of yours, carry a torch or candle to a lake or other body of water (or a cauldron of water) and speak your thanks. To make a prayer, write your request on a ribbon and tie it to ...
If you commute to work, you likely get stuck in traffic. This isn't always bad-sometimes those mysterious traffic slow-downs save you from being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Still, until you can choose mass transit, you might want to try this technique to get from point A to point B more smoothly: Find some classical music or trance/ techno on your car radio (or load some onto your iPod.) It's important that the music not have lyrics. Pay close attention to the traffic surrounding you, ...
The first three days of August in Greece are called Drimes. A change of season is in the air and certain activities are avoided, such as chopping wood, swimming in the sea, and washing hair. People also abstain from eating meat until August 15. This is a time of transition. Expressions of this season of abundance include leaping over bonfires shouting "figs and walnuts!" and celebrating all night in vineyards. The weather on this day is said to predict the weather for the next three months. To ...
