Category: Fierce Creature
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Loving You: Self-Care Rituals
Self-care rituals allow us to engage with our bodies in a positive, nurturing manner. Instead of focusing on perceived flaws or areas of dissatisfaction, these practices allow us to treat our bodies with kindness and respect. Whether it’s the simple act of applying lotion with care or the luxuriousness of a spa treatment, these rituals…
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Loving You: Practice Body Positivity
Let’s start our days a little differently. Let’s stand in front of the mirror and give ourselves the recognition we deserve. This small act of kindness towards ourselves can set the stage for a transformative journey toward body positivity.
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Loving You: Regular Exercise
Consider this as the sun rises or starts to set: put on your favorite workout gear, tie up those sneakers, and get moving. Regular exercise is about more than just maintaining physical health. It can also play a decisive role in boosting body confidence and promoting mental well-being. Whether pushing your limits with high-intensity interval…
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Loving You: Healthy Eating
The connection between nutrition and body confidence may not be immediately apparent. We often focus on the impact of food on physical health—how it affects weight, heart health, or energy levels. However, food can also influence our mental and emotional state, including how we feel about our bodies.
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Overcoming Challenges: Lessons from the Playa
This year’s Burning Man, happening from Sunday, 27 August to Monday, 04 September, will be themed “Animalia Circus.” But even as the event continually evolves, the fundamental challenge remains: navigating and learning from the Playa’s trials and tribulations.
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Immediacy at Burning Man: Living in the Moment
Immediacy is one of the core principles that guide Burning Man. This annual gathering transforms Nevada’s Black Rock Desert into a temporary city pulsating with creativity, community, and an incredible array of human experiences. Immediacy encourages participants to overcome whatever barriers stand between themselves and the recognition of their inner selves, the reality of those…
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The Power of Participation: Transformation at Burning Man
The principle of participation is one of the guiding tenets of Burning Man. It encourages attendees to move beyond passive observation and actively contribute to the community through self-expression or collaborative effort. This participation ranges from building art installations and performing to offering workshops and helping clean up.
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Leaving No Trace: The Aftermath of Burning Man
At the heart of the Burning Man experience, amid the breathtaking art installations and pulsating energy, lies a profound commitment to the environment encapsulated by the principle of “Leaving No Trace.” This directive asks all participants to respect their surroundings and ensure they leave no physical evidence of their activities when they depart. It’s an…
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Burning Responsibly: Civic Responsibility within the Playa
The Burning Man festival, an annual gathering in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert, is known for its vibrant, creative, and sometimes outrageous activities. Yet, underneath the effervescent chaos lies a core principle that helps ensure the event’s sustainability: Civic Responsibility. This principle outlines the obligations of Burners to uphold public welfare, adhere to laws, and communicate…
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Community Creations: Communal Effort at Burning Man
At Burning Man, the barren expanse of the Black Rock Desert transforms into a vibrant metropolis teeming with creativity and collaboration. This transformation is not the result of a few individuals but the collective effort of an entire community, embodying the principle of “Communal Effort.”
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Costumes, Art, and More: Expressing Yourself Radically at Burning Man
The cityscape of Burning Man, rising from Nevada’s Black Rock Desert, is a stunning tableau of creative endeavors. Towering sculptures, roving art cars, intricate costumes, and impromptu performances—all form an integral part of the event’s kaleidoscopic panorama. At the core of this outpouring of creativity lies the principle of “Radical Self-expression,” an ethos that empowers…
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Surviving the Playa: Tales of Radical Self-reliance
This year’s Burning Man will take place from Sunday 27 August to Monday 04 September, featuring the vibrant theme of “Animalia Circus”. While the majority of us won’t physically be on the Playa, the tales of Radical Self-reliance told by past attendees paint a vivid picture of what it truly means to survive and thrive…