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MANTRA Mantra Magazine

Something to keep you going

Will the social stigma of medical marijuana users ever go away? p. 8

Live a GROUNDED Life

Living Minimally: The Tiny Home Movement

p. 4

Marissa Asal takes realism art to the next level p. 11

10 Natural Healing Foods to Try Now

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ON THE COVER Power to the Plant: Will the social stigma of medical marijuana users ever go away?

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The Fate is in Your Hands: A beginner’s guide to palm reading

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Editor’s Note: Living a Grounded Life

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ON THE COVER Living Minimally: Tiny homes have pushed people to living a happier and less cluttered life.

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The Top 10 Natural Healing Foods to Try Now

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ON THE COVER Artist to Watch: Marissa Asal takes realism to the next level

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Living a Grounded Life

By Megan Palumbo

Lately I find myself working on what I like to call, “auto-pilot mode”. I’m anxiety-driven, always worrying about which deadlines to meet next. Once this wave of productivity washes over me, I’ve forgotten who I really am and what I’m capable of. Life occasionally gets messy for everyone whether it be school, work, family or with friends. It’s normal to teeter between moods and states of mind, but it’s also important to remember to take a step back, evaluate what’s going on and realize that life is too short to get riled up. Light a candle, close your eyes and take a deep breath.

Meditation is the key to staying grounded. This year, I went on a backpack-hiking trip in South Africa with two women who were strangers to me before the six-day trek. Despite the challenges we faced with weather, getting lost and minor injuries, I always had my mentality to keep me going—like a mantra. I told myself that I was strong enough to hike 18-20 kilometers each day. I told myself that I had to push myself up the hill just a little more to reach the top of the mountain, which overlooked villages in towns below. A time like this, I felt grounded, meaning I was only aware of my conscious during the present moment. During my six days disconnected and completely immersed in nature, I was able to practice mindfulness while rarely thinking about the “what ifs”. Staying grounded is a deeper connection to the authentic self, which can follow you into everyday life. So, join me in the journey of life, no matter what stressors are thrown your way, always have a mantra—a little something to keep you going. You will flourish into the person you were meant to become, living a life you deserve.

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Photo courtesy of Megan Palumbo

The Tiny Home Movement

By Megan Palumbo

A tiny home cottage among the beauty of Steenbok Park in Bainskloof, South Africa. Photos by Megan Palumbo

Over recent years, Americans are coming back from a hard-hitting recession, thus counteracting with lavish spending. As blindsided consumers, we’ve come to grips with making meaningless purchases as a way to subconsciously “fill” the emptiness in our lives. This behavior has affected almost every aspect of our lives whether its fast fashion, technology always advancing to “bigger and better” products or the homes we live in.

As consumerism, well, consumed us, many people opted out to join a subculture group called minimalists. Started by Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus, minimalism advocates that have helped 20 million people live meaningful lives with less. They don’t necessarily preach that everybody should be a minimalist, rather they show how minimalism has helped people experience real freedom, live in the moment and grow as individuals. By incorporating minimalism into their lives they’ve finally been able to find lasting happiness—what life’s all about.

This lifestyle is not just about getting rid of all belongings, but really analyzing things you can live with or without. It doesn’t have to happen overnight, but in due time there’s more fulfillment with yourself when you’re not attributing your success to material things you own.

In Millburn and Nicodemus’ documentary “Minimalism: A Documentary About Important Things” there’s a segment dedicated to the tiny home movement. The tiny home movement is a social movement where people choose to downsize their living space to simpler, smaller, but more efficient homes. Architect Frank Mascia makes a good point by saying, “We’re living our life depending on the space we’ve got, rather than creating our space to fit our lives.”

In addition to environmental reasons of joining the minimalist bandwagon, people have found that they can save a drastic amount of money living this way. According to CNN Money, 76 percent of Americans were living paycheck-to-paycheck back in 2013. As cost of living goes up, people may readjust the way they spend their money, especially is one-third to half of their income is dedicated to the space they dwell in. The Tiny Life reported that 68 percent of tiny house people have no mortgage, compared to the 29.3 percent of all U.S. homeowners.

Tiny homes can be an extreme substitution, but interior designers have been working on tiny home blueprints to effectively utilize spaces for multi-purpose living. The average American home is about 2,600 square feet, while a tiny house can range between 100 to 400 square feet. An architectural company called LifeEdited Inc. is asking the question “how small is too small” for a home? Clearly, no space is too small when their smart concepts and technology are applied. It all started when founder Graham Hill bought a “prototype apartment” in New York, which was 420 square feet. The layout comes retractable beds and walls, which allows a couple of two to live comfortably, have a sitdown dinner for 10-12 people, host guests over in a civil manner and be able to work at home with a standing desk.

At Steenbok Park in Bainskloof, South Africa there is a quiet private community of tiny home cottages where families can camp out in the middle of the nature reserve, hike and disconnect with no cell service or electricity. Lofted beds allow more room for a kitchen and bathroom below, as well as an outdoor porch that is surrounded by mountains and climbing rocks.

Tiny homes can be pre-designed and shipped on wheels to its buyer, or for a more authentic approach, these small cottages can be built from the ground up in a matter of months. The tiny home Tiny homes effectively utilize speces for multi-purpose living. movement is an up and coming contributor to the minimalistic lifestyle, which can lead to living a healthier and happier life.

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1. Quinoa

This “ancient grain” derived from South America 7,000 years ago. Quinoa is a gluten-free carbohydrate and a complete protein source which contains saponin, lunasin and quercetin, all nutrients that can fight against and prevent cancer. It is also an anti-inflammatory nutrient that promotes heart health.

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Avocado

Avocados are one of the top superfoods and richest source of monounsaturated fats in the world! High-fiber and protein with the lowest sugar content of any fruit, they offer a unique balance to building lean muscle mass and burning fat.

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3. Turmeric 4. Flaxseeds Although they’re tiny, flaxseeds can lower high blood pressure and cholesterol. They are also a good source of omega-3 essential fatty acids. Low in carbohydrates but extremely high in both soluble and insoluble fiber, supports colon detoxification and aids with fat loss while reducing sugar cravings.

The main spice in the Indian curry has the power to control inflammation, reduce the risk of blood clots forming. The vibrant root promotes skin health by speeding up wound healing, calming pores to decrease acne scarring whole controlling psoriasis flares.

5. Kiwi

These small fruits are loaded with vitamin E and C, in charge of building your immune system and maintaining a healthy digestive system. Kiwis are full of carotenoid and an antioxidant called lutein, which counteract aging and improve skin health.

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6. Salmon

Salmon contains more than a day’s worth of Vitamin D in just one serving. The very high levels of omega-3 fatty acids can decrease bone and joint issues and promote improved memory and prevent ADHD in children at a young age.

8. Chia Seeds

7. Kidney Beans

They’re rich in antioxidants and fiber. About one once (28 grams) of chia seeds contains 4.4 grams of protein, 10.6 grams of fiber, as well as minerals like manganese, phosphorus, calcium, zinc, copper and potassium. These nutritious seeds are easy to add to foods like smoothies, oatmeal and salads.

Boosts energy, full of iron and protein. Reduces heart disease risk and reduces inflammation.

Kidney beans have low glycemic load and blood sugar stabilizing properties, which can help treat and prevent diabetes.

10. Sweet Potato

9. Edamame 1 medium cooked sweet potato contains 438% DV of Vitamin A, 37% DV of Vitamin C and is a low-calorie alternative to regular potatoes (103 cal). Stabilizes blood sugar, promotes vision health and high in antioxidants. Orange-fleshed sweet potatoes are especially high in beta-carotene, which helps promote healthy vision, improve respiratory health and even protects your skin.

Natural Healing Cooking 101 Edamame Spread Instructions: Indgredients: 1. Add edamame, garlic 2 cups frozen shelled cloves and 11/2 cups edamame of water to a medium 3 large garlice cloves, saucepan. Bring to a boil peeled and cook until edema1-2 tablespoon lemon me are tender, about 5 juice 1 teaspoon grated lemon minutes. Drain.

2. Puree in a food zest processor, the cooked 1 teaspoon olive oil edemame, garlic, lemon 1/2 teaspoon salt zest, juice, oive oil and 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/2 cup of water. Season with salt and pepper.

3. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to 1 day.

These mighty soybeans are full of plant-based protein, which can give you long lasting energy. Containing essential vitamins such as calcium, phosphorus, iron and vitamin E, edamame also helps prevent osteoporosis.

Want to implement these foods into your daily eats? Here are some easy recipes to whip up a natural healing meal.

Carrot Mango and Kiwi Indgredients: 1 cup carrot juice 1 cup frozen mango chuncks, slightly thawed 2 kiwis, peeled and cut into quarters 1 tablespoon of chia seeds

Instructions: 1. Put carrot jucie, frozen mango and kiwi in a blender.

Blend until smooth.

2. Top it off with chia seeds which can be mixed in.

Quinoa-Stuffed Avocados Ingredients: 2 large California avocados 1/2 red bell pepper 1/3 white onion 1/2 bunch of cilantro 2 limes 1/2 cup rainbow quinoa pinch of salt & pepper

Instructions: 1. Add quinoa and 1 cup of water to a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 20 minutes.

2. Dice up bell pepper, onion, and cilantro. Once quinoa is cooked, mix the veggies in.

3. Cut avocados into halves and remove the pits. Add quinoa stuffing into each halve.

Top with cilantro, salt and pepper.

5. Cut limes in half and squeeze on top for a fresh kick!

Power to the Plant

By Megan Palumbo

For 20-year-old Hannah Jones, Trazodone, an opioid used to treat anxiety, was the only thing that could cure her severe insomnia. She took take her prescription before bed, then laid down to feel her body physically shut down. “It’s a scary drug,” Jones said. “When I was a commuter freshman year what scared me about it was I would use it to go to bed, and when I woke up to commute in the morning, I could still feel it and I would almost fall asleep at the wheel.” Looking for healthier alternatives, Jones’ doctor suggested medical marijuana. Jones had smoked marijuana in the past, but it wasn’t until she followed the process to become a medical marijuana patient that she realized the benefits it had on her health. In addition to insomnia, Jones battles with depression and anxiety. Since replacing her pills for plants, she’s seen a drastic difference in her moods, sleep schedule and her relationships. “I met a lot of people through [weed]. It also calms me down in a lot of situations,” said Jones.

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Hannah Jones medicinal products range from lab tested “flower” to CBD oil droplets. Photo by Megan Palumbo

Jones is just one example of the millions of medical marijuana patients across the country. Whether it’s depression, anxiety, Crohn’s disease or epilepsy, marijuana has been found to help diminish problematic symptoms each condition comes with. Over the past decade, 29 states have legalized medical marijuana, while only nine states have legalized for both medicinal and recreational purposes. In a Gallup poll, 64 percent of Americans support legalization of marijuana despite the long prohibition in the past.

The social stigma of cannabis users and controversy of this gift from the ground have created blurred lines legally and opposing impressions of how it can serve as a natural healer for many. With such a high support rate of cannabis decriminalization, will the social stigma of medical marijuana users ever go away?

To find an answer, it’s crucial to go back in time, and understand how we got to present day outlooks on cannabis. According to History.com the marijuana plant dates back to 500 B.C. in Central Asia, when hemp fibers were being used to make clothes, paper, sail and rope. The plant’s seeds were utilized for food, religious ceremonies and healing practices—making marijuana one of the most valuable resource at the time. By the end of the 1800’s, cannabis extract was available at pharmacies and in doctor’s offices. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the use of marijuana to help cancer patients endure chemotherapy treatment, while patients with AIDS used it to improve loss of appetite, due to the medications.

Before criminalization, marijuana was easily accessible. Today, medical marijuana dispensaries require extensive verification before even getting close to the products. “They’re very organized and professional. I wish the outside world could walk in and see everything, because then they would realize it’s way stricter than going to get a prescription at the pharmacy,” said Jones.

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In order to have access to a dispensary you’re required to show your medical identification card and driver’s license to three separate workers and a police officer.

You’re not allowed to bring other people with you unless you’ve registered them as a guardian or they’re a patient themselves.

Marijuana’s social stigma didn’t emerge until early 1900’s, when Americans began to resent Mexican immigrants, who were taking their jobs during the Great Depression. Inevitably, these immigrants were associated with introducing recreational practice of smoking marijuana to the American culture, while illegally importing the plant over the U.S. borders.

The infamous propaganda film known as “Reefer Madness” spread across the country, in efforts to push people away from marijuana use. The 1930’s film informed viewers that marijuana was the “the burning weed which roots in hell” and lead to “divorce, violence, murder and suicide”. By 1937, the Marijuana Tax Act criminalized the plant nationwide. Since then, law enforcements have been cracking down, but this may hinder states more than help the problem. According to American Civil Liberties Union, marijuana prohibition costs the U.S. $465 million per year for arrests and $3.6 billion per year to enforce laws.

With recent steps towards decriminalization of the natural plant, opinions on the drug’s safety have played a controversial role in the media. The NewtonTab newspaper featured the article, about Newton residents protesting a medical marijuana dispensary from opening near the Zervas Elementary School. Protestors “expressed concern for this location and the impact it may have on the young people in the community.” The plaza may be nearby an elementary school, but what reports failed to mention is that there’s a liquor store in the same strip mall, which can have worse effects on children walking by the area. This is evidence that the negative connotations around cannabis users are still prevalent.

Protestors gather outside an empty storefront to prevent a dispensary from opening in the community. Photo courtesy of Newton Tab

Happy Holidaze

April 20 is deemed National Weed Day by the cannabis community. Even if you don’t partake, you know what “420 Blaze It” means. Although recreational pot smoking is only legal in nine states, businesses are not shying away from the holiday. These companies are using the annual holiday to appeal to consumers who celebrate:

White Castle

On 4/20 this burger chain presented customers with a “hot box” for the burgers to go inside. Famously known for Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle, the restaurant tied their products in with hot boxing—when weed is smoked inside a compact space to increase its “effectiveness”.

Ben & Jerry’s

Photo courtesy of Cannabis Feminist

In reaction to the NewtonTab article, 22-year-old Mark Perry points out that marijuana advocates need to give themselves a professional front when trying to get disapproved members on board. “Advocates are only trying to get disapproved members on board. “Advocates are only trying to appeal to like-minded voices, whereas you can have a lot of people that are completely missing the message, because they aren’t initially an advocate,” says Perry. “I think that’s where a big part [of the stigma] comes from, because people are so keen on saying ‘yeah, I smoke weed’ but people don’t really want to look at the whole picture.” Perry currently works at a storefront that’s heavily involved in the industry and has done previous work with the owners of New England Treatment Access Inc. (NETA) to supply dispensaries in the western Massachusetts area.

Today, the social stigma of marijuana is formed around a stereotypical identity of cannabis users. Characteristics include being unproductive, incompetent and living life without a care, which causes users to feel immediately judged.

21-year-old Marcel Wallace says, “People are quick to judge when they know you’re a stoner. They assume you’re capable of less.” Wallace has been taking Concerta for his ADHD since the second grade. Once he tested positive for medical cannabis, he made the decision to quit his pills and convert to smoking. “I chose pot because it brings more than just focus into my life. It brings happiness, it brings fun. When I feel sick, pot often makes me feel better.

As a recent medical marijuana patient, Wallace has seen cannabis positively affect his personal life. “My mother is another medical marijuana patient, and if it wasn’t for weed I really think she’d be destructive. It brings her down to earth, it calms her down after a horrible stressful day at work. I’d say in my family life, weed has been a positive influence,” said Wallace.

Rising generations are becoming more accepting of the use of marijuana.

As more research is developed in the medical industry, pot can return to be what it once was—a naturalhealer for all. While users may feel judged for self-medicating, others like Perry believe that eliminating a social stigma starts at the root of the problem. He says, “If you want to get rid of that stigma—stand up straight, tie your hair back. If people take that extra effort to make themselves look professional, at least in a situation where they’re trying to have the conversation, it would lend so much more credence to what they were saying.”

The Vermont-based ice cream supplier of course introduced the CHILL-aco: an ice cream taco on 4/20. Appealing to stoners who will definitely need munchies, Ben & Jerry’s also advertised with weed references like “No Bowl Required” and “Grab Your Buds”.

Vans & Concepts

Clothing companies Concept and Vans collaborated for last year’s 4/20 holiday by releasing a limited-edition “Jamaica” line of sneakers at their stores in New York and Cambridge.

The pattern included lots of “greenery” on them and making it the “Jamaica” collection inter-relates with the country’s cannabis-friendly reputation.

Uber

Uber Colorado tweeted out “Take $4.20 off your ride to/from Downtown Denver” with the promotion code SAFE420. No one wants someone who’s stoned behind the wheel—especially in CO, where marijuana is legalized completely.

Spotify

This popular music streaming company marketed a “420” themed playlist, curated from more than 40,000 marijuana-inspired mixes.

Again, playing on the stoner lingo they told members to “inhale” the most streamed songs from every #420 playlist.

T-Mobile

On 4/20 last year, Verizon released their earning results to the public. T-Mobile’s CEO John Legere tweeted the popular “Birthday Dog” meme, where the dog’s eyes are squinted, as if he was baked, in front of a giant cake. The meme said, “Bought AOL & Yahoo! Cause I got #VerHIGHzon” joking that their competitor was toking it up and mistakenly put out their financial report.

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MARISSA ASAL EMERGES IN AMATEUR ART SCENE 21-year-old portraitst Marissa Asal takes realism to the next level. The self-taught artist is now stepping out of her shell and into the exciting world of art.

by Megan Palumbo Artists thrive from years of experience, dedication and commission to jumpstart a career in the industry.

This has been the case for portraitist, Marissa Asal who is majoring in drawing with a minor in painting at the Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts in Old Lyme, CT. A Southington native, and only 21 years-old, Asal has worked her way from nail art to detailed portraits, proving that she’s willing to turn her passion for art into a reality.

“I always knew art was my real passion, I was just always telling myself that it couldn’t be a real job,” said Asal in an email. During her final year of high school, she threw practicalities out the window to pursue a life as an artist.

“It’s what I loved to do, and I knew that if I put enough time and effort into it, I could find a way to make it work,” she said. Her primary focus is on portraits and realism, but that doesn’t stop her from trying new techniques.

Asal has used materials such as graphite, watercolor, oil pant, acrylic paint, hard oil pastel, India ink, colored pencils and making pieces entirely with a BIC pen! However, her favorite and most used material is charcoal. “I can work with it pretty quickly plus it’s just really satisfying. I can either do fast sketches with it or work the crap out of it on a 30+ hour piece,” says Asal. She’s found that charcoal can be used for multiple techniques including crosshatching, realistic shading and creating different textures based on how she works with the stick.

Portrait of Katy Perry made with graphite. Asal gave this to Perry during a meet-and-greet at Barclay’s Center on September 29, 2017. Photo courtesy of Marissa Asal

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Marissa Asal’s self portrait with emotion. Made with oil paint on birch panel, this piece took Asal 14-17 hours to complete. Photo courtesy of Marissa Asal

The contemporary artist is using her youth as an advantage.

Asal is currently studying abroad in Prato, Italy, where she’s regularly exposed to Renaissance art. “Seeing all these famous masterpieces in person is so much more incredible and enriching than seeing is in a lecture hall from a projector,” she explains. “From a projected image, you can’t see the tiny important details like their mark making and layers. It’s truly incredible.” The world has offered her magnitudes of inspiration, in which will carry on throughout her work.

Thanks to the support from her family, Asal can establish her career early on. Despite not knowing exactly what her subject matter is, the level of talent and ability to work with different materials and techniques sets her apart from other aspiring artists. Her portraits are eye-catching and almost as real as photographs. Asal admits, “I’ve yet to try to get my work in a gallery. I’d rather wait until I have my developed style so it’s a collective series.” For now, she sells her artwork on her own, and takes commissions during time off from school.

Social media has also been a successful outlet for Asal to promote her work. She goes by @the_lovely_drawing on Instagram.

Her page acquires 54,400 followers who are kept up to date on her latest projects. Posts range from the final product to time lapse videos of her completing pieces. In addition, Asal shares her meeting female celebrities like Katy Perry, Lorde and Marina Diamandis, lead singer of Marina and the Diamonds, while delivering portraits she makes of them. Asal has truly reached for the stars when it comes to the effort she puts into her work—all of which will pay off later in her career.

Clockwise from left (Pg. 12): Portrait of Leslie Jones, Nick the German Shepard, Portrait of Emily’s grandfather, Independent Project (Feb. 2017), Portrait of Natalie Portman as Mathilda, Portrait of FKA Twigs, Portrait of Melissa Villasenor, Indepenent Drawing assignment (Jan. 2017) Photos courtesy of Marissa Asal

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Disconnect & Soak Up Your Surroundings Taking a trip unplugged from techonology lead to self-reflection, finding the city’s hidden gems, and getting captivated by

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A serene morning at the top of Gwili Gwili Hut on the Amatola Trail. Photos by Megan Palumbo

hese days, it seems like I’m glued to my phone any free chance I have. Checking emails, scrolling through my Instagram feed, jamming to my Spotify playlists and messaging friends constantly. Two weeks ago, I traveled to Montreal and Arizona during my week off for spring break. When I was in Montreal I didn’t get cell service nor was allowed internet access without getting overcharged by Verizon. It forced me to get off my phone, look up and enjoy my vacation. This was the only time this semester where I didn’t have to worry about work hanging over my head, and I was spending my hard-earned money to see new places—so why bury my head in my phone?

Tourism today seems like it consists of visiting famous landmarks or sites and blowing up social media accounts with posts, stories, and ironic captions that get hundreds of likes.

Showing off what I’m doing and oh yeah, reminding my followers that I’m the happiest person in the world! However, technology also affects the little things that come with traveling in a foreign area. It never occurred to me until I was phoneless for that weekend in Montreal. How would I know what the weather was going to be like for each day? What restaurants had the best poutine in the city? How in the hell was I going to convert French-Canadian dollars to American dollars? These were all questions that came into play during the trip, and for once I didn’t have answers a second away on my phone.

Vacations should be a chance to step away from the never-ending noise and distractions of life. Traveling should be peaceful and a way to explore a fresh destination—wandering the streets, talking to locals and immersing yourself in a different culture (even if it’s in the United States). This can be hard when we rely on technology to answer all our questions, possibly because we hide behind our phones as a protection blanket from

the undiscoverable possibilities waiting for us. Traveling unplugged from modern technology seems scary at first, but once the initial fear passes, it becomes a breeze.

When I was in South Africa I went on a six-day thru hike called the Amatola Trail. Deemed as the most challenging hike in the country, I was determined to complete it with ease. Weeks before I flew out to the Eastern Cape I trained—hard. I joined a hiking club, where I climbed local mountains every weekend.

I would run two miles a day going to the gym, doing yoga to work on my core as well as making sure I had the required equipment.

This consisted of a sleeping bag, a 50-liter backpack, cookware, dry foods and dry-fit hiking clothes.

With all the time I spent preparing for this week-long hike, you best believe I was going to disconnect myself with the rest of the world deep in the lush green forests and high up on the mountains overlooking villages in the Amathole District.

During my week traveling unplugged, I realized more about myself and what my body was capable of. I hiked 100km within the six days. During the week, I took a good hard look at who I was as a person and reflected on the people I’ve let in and out of my life. I decided that I was going to give up lacrosse to pursue my passion for my college newspaper. I also got the opportunity to get to know the two amazing women I hiked the trail with. By the end of the 100 km, we decided we want to reconnect in five years to backpack through Spain together—something I know they will hold me accountable for down the line. This experience is something I will hold close to my heart for the rest of my life.

I’m very fortunate to have done these travels, but most importantly I achieved amazing travels without the help of internet access. I encourage everyone to take a trip unplugged and figure out your surroundings the old-fashioned way! You will definitely learn more about the world and yourself.

The Fate Is In Your HANDS A beginners guide to palm reading

Ring of Soloman

Tells if a person has the ability to serve others for the better good of mankind.

It is a mark that commonly reveal the psychological nature of a person that can give up his own worldly attachments for a greater good.

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Will Line of Head

Tells the mentality of a person, whether the person is imaginative or practical. It also shows how deeply a person analyzes things and how good their concentration is.

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Finger of Satu rn

Tells how flucuative the emotions of a person can be and also indicate the type of temperament a person has.

Finger of Jupiter

Will and Logic

Tells the will power and logic sense of a person. Need to compare to the two section, which ever is bigger in surface will be dominant.

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Line of marriage

Tells when you will have strong feelings for someone, how deep the feeling is and how happy the relationship will be.

Line of Heart

Tells the emotion of a person. What the inclination in terms of physical or mental love. It also tells how high a person set a standard for their ideal partner.

Line of Life

Tells the vitality of a person and shows health status. Also tells if a person is more concerned about his lifestyle as compared to other areas of their life (career, love, knowledge, etc.)

Line of Success

Line of Fate/Career

Tells the importance of the career in a person’s life. It also tells you when there is a change in your job/ life scope. This line is also a good reference for financial status.

Travel Lines

These lines represent the opportunities of travelling or living abroad to study, work or settle down.

Tells how successful a person will be in their life endevours. It also shows the type of inclination towards love of the art and the talents within a person.

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Take a Trip to the Grand Canyon National Park

Visit: https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/index.htm to plan your trip