Forest. Ocean. Repeat.

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This diagram shows our cosmic address at a glance. We see our planetary system around the Sun, our stellar neighborhood in our galaxy, our galaxy in the local group of galaxies, and our group in the entire universe.

Learn much more in the Cullman Hall of the Universe. 

10 Ways to Look After Your Mental Wellbeing (with added kitties)

1. Talk about your feelings

Talking about your feelings can help you stay in good mental health and deal with times when you feel troubled.

2. Keep active

Regular exercise can boost your self-esteem and can help you concentrate, sleep, and look and feel better. Exercise keeps the brain and your other vital organs healthy, and is also a significant benefit towards improving your mental health.

3. Eat well

Your brain needs a mix of nutrients in order to stay healthy and function well, just like the other organs in your body. A diet that’s good for your physical health is also good for your mental health.

4. Drink sensibly

We often drink alcohol to change our mood. Some people drink to deal with fear or loneliness, but the effect is only temporary.

When the drink wears off, you feel worse because of the way the alcohol has affected your brain and the rest of your body. Drinking is not a good way to manage difficult feelings.

5. Keep in touch

There’s nothing better than catching up with someone face to face, but that’s not always possible. You can also give them a call, drop them a note, or chat to them online instead. Keep the lines of communication open: it’s good for you!

6. Ask for help

None of us are superhuman. We all sometimes get tired or overwhelmed by how we feel or when things don’t go to plan.

If things are getting too much for you and you feel you can’t cope, ask for help. Your family or friends may be able to offer practical help or a listening ear.

Local services are there to help you.

7. Take a break

A change of scene or a change of pace is good for your mental health.

It could be a five-minute pause from cleaning your kitchen, a half-hour lunch break at work, or a weekend exploring somewhere new. A few minutes can be enough to de-stress you. Give yourself some ‘me time’.

8. Do something you’re good at

What do you love doing? What activities can you lose yourself in? What did you love doing in the past?

Enjoying yourself can help beat stress. Doing an activity you enjoy probably means you’re good at it, and achieving something boosts your self-esteem.

9. Accept who you are

We’re all different. It’s much healthier to accept that you’re unique than to wish you were more like someone else. Feeling good about yourself boosts your confidence to learn new skills, visit new places and make new friends. Good self-esteem helps you cope when life takes a difficult turn.

10. Care for others

‘Friends are really important… We help each other whenever we can, so it’s a two-way street, and supporting them uplifts me.’

Caring for others is often an important part of keeping up relationships with people close to you. It can even bring you closer together.

(Source: mentalhealth.org.uk)

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Beautiful Modern Agate and Raw Crystal Jewellery By Gossamer and Violet

Gossamer and Violet, a jewellery store in Etsy selling one of a kind handmade vintage inspired agate jewellery uses unrefined precious stones and delicate silver-work to create unique accessories. Specializing in adjustable agate slice rings and bold statement jewellery including necklaces, bracelets and earrings, they have a wide range of pieces to cater to different tastes. The style of the jewellery is themed around modern lines and shapes with earthly colors, textures and materials.

Gossamer and Violet, named after being inspired by delicate gold filigree chain intertwined around the violet shade of unrefined earthly stones, sells hand-crafted jewellery that has exclusive designs made with hand-selected stones. The jewellery is based around the bright colored stone, raw and jagged shaped, with thin gold or silver highlighting the piece. The maker sources only the highest quality American materials and strenuously hand assembles each piece, making sure the product leaves the hands of the maker to the wearer at the highest standard. You can find their entire collection in her Etsy shop.

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Education about consent is sexual assault prevention.

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James St James at everydayfeminism.com. Very insightful article about the real objectives of feminism. http://everydayfeminism.com/2015/06/feminism-isnt-about-hating-men/ (via gogobrowniemission)