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Sep 12

A Challenge to Pursue Life and Love Over Things

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 11 Comments

by Kim Jackson of PeaceLoveandPrettyThings There is a quote that is attributed to the Dalai Lama floating around the internet. When asked what most surprised him about humanity, he responded: ‘Man. Because he sacrifices his health in order to make money. Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health. And then he is so anxious about the future that he…

Dec 18

No Organic Food Options in Your Neighborhood?

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 9 Comments

Me and Leika Suzumura of Seattle Tilth. She hosts monthly community dinners in “food deserts” bringing farm fresh food and cooking with kids in the neighborhood. by Sherrell Dorsey of OrganicBeautyVixen Do any of you know exactly what a food desert is? According to MarketMakeovers.org “Food deserts are all over the US, in urban and rural areas, sometimes in…

Sep 12

8 Ways to Avoid Living With Regret

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 12 Comments

by GG of PeaceLoveandPrettyThings If you're reading this, you probably have a desire to maintain a positive perspective on life. You get up everyday with the intention of living your life to the fullest. You don't want drama or chaos to invade your mind. But you have some regrets - and surely some bad habits as well. You're constantly having to make choices and sometimes it's…

Sep 12

Perceptions of Beauty and Diversity in Books

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 15 Comments

Susan writes: Among the many discussions on CN focused on hair products, styling etc, there have been just as many on self-image. We discuss the effects (both positive and negative) that images in movies, music and magazines have had on how we see ourselves. Rarely have I seen articles on how books have shaped our thinking. And until today I…

Sep 12

How to Avoid Being an Emotional Cutter

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 9 Comments

by Kim Jackson of PeaceLoveandPrettyThings Have you ever heard of teens who physically cut their bodies as a way of dealing with emotional pain? They are called cutters. They commit this physical act of hurting themselves as a way to focus; thinking that they won’t feel the emotional hurt if they are focused on the physical pain. It’s not always…