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Is it Lust or Love?
In the early stage of a relationship the sex hormones are raging and your brain is fueled by idealization and projection. In this state you see what you hope someone will be, or need them to be, rather than seeing the real person. This intense sexual attraction can be notorious for obliterating common sense and intuition in the most sensible people. It is an altered state of consciousness programmed by the primal urge to procreate. This is called lust. Lust is solely based on physical attraction and can affect your brain like a drug. On the other hand, love is all about caring and forming an emotional connection beyond sexual attraction. Giving yourself entirely,…
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Inspiration from Audrey Hepburn
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Soup theme
In January we are going to have a soup theme. Every Wednesday we will share with you our favorite soups recipes. Starting today with this delicious carrot soup. Ingredients (8 servings) 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or parsley 5 cups chopped carrots 2 cups water 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth ½ cup half-and-half (optional) ½ teaspoon salt Freshly ground pepper to taste Preparation Heat butter and oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat until the butter melts. Add onion and celery; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened,…
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Are you seeking for career success?
Most people dream about their career success, but only few live up to their own dream of success. Are you ready to stop being a dreamer and become a doer? Here are some tips to keep in mind. Get out of your own way Don´t let your own thinking get in your way from acting, trust your gut. Put past failures behind you Learn from your past mistakes and then put them behind you. Behind every success story are several failure stories. Show consistency If your audience/customers/boss know that they can count on you, they will be more inclined to tell others about their positive experience from you. Be true to…
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Fitness Challenge
If you don´t challenge yourself don´t get results. This 10 minutes fitness challenge is the perfect way to start a strong fitness habit in 2017. Take a 10 minutes per day to work on your health and strength.
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What is your New Year’s resolution?
A New Year’s resolutions can be fun to make but hard to keep. About one of every three people set themselves a New Year’s resolutions, around 75% stick to their goals for a week and less than half are still on their goal six months later. It is hard to keep up the enthusiasm for months but nothing is impossible. Write down your resolutions, make your own blueprint towards your goals. Start by making one end goal and then write down smaller goals toward your end goal. You have 12 months to reach your end goal, think of those months as steps. Steps on your road to success. If your…
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Indoor Christmas Decorating Ideas from Pinterest
Set a festive holiday mood throughout your house with some Christmas decorating ideas from Pinterest. Every room can use a little bit of Christmas touch. Whether you have a traditional home or prefer a more contemporary Christmas look in your living room, kitchen and entry you can find holiday ideas on Pinterest that will inspire you. Lets take a look on some ideas we found on Pinterest. Most Popular Red and White 25 Red and White Christmas Decorations Ideas DIY 25+ DIY Christmas Decor Ideas for the Home 20 Super Easy Decor Ideas for Christmas Farmhouse Inspired 25+ Farmhouse Inspired Christmas Decor Ideas Holiday Printables Eight Holiday Pritables
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Christmas jokes
Why should you never mess with Santa? Because he’s got a black belt. A boy is running around his yard in early December, chanting, “I SO WISH I GOT A NEW BIKE FOR CHRISTMAS!” An elderly man watches him go on for a while, then comes over and says, “Son, what is this about, Santa ain’t deaf, you know?” The little boy, out of breath, smiles, “He probably isn’t, but my auntie Jane is.” Little girl wrote to Santa, asking him to give her a baby sister for Christmas. Santa replied promptly, asking her to send her mother. I heard of a guy who shoplifted an Advent calendar. He got…
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How Much Christmas Spirit Do You Have?
Who doesn´t like an quiz with no definite set of right or wrong answers? Lets play with Zimbio and figure out how much Christmas spirit you have, play here.
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Some of Cultura´s favorite Christmas Songs
We all have our favorite Christmas songs. Some may be of a traditional nature, other may be original compositions with a more modern flair and some other songs may bring up our childhood memories. Music often sets the tone in our lives. During this busy Christmas season, please take some time to listen to music that frames your mind, heart and soul for the holidays. Cultura´s Christmas playlist this year includes artists such as Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande and Taylor Swift. Press play and enjoy!
