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Pengshui Miao embroideryz (刺绣), known as the "fingertip economy" for Miao folks in a county of Chongqing, weaves not just wonderful patterns, but also story of tradition and newfound hope. It is the symbol of Miao embroidery, an intangible cultural heritage in China, has a long history and showcases wonderful craftsmanship. Known for its special skills, vibrant colors and diverse patterns (图案) (feature) more than 20 needlework methods, it is often called "the Miao epic worn on the body" due to the ethnic group's lack of a written language.

Li Shaoyu, 55, and her husband Wang Guangrong, 54, are key figures in efforts (preserve) the art form while improving the well-being of local folks. Deeply (connect) to the traditional clothes, Li learned her skills from her mother, in addition self-instruction.

Traditional Miao embroidery is (main) used to beautify the collars, sleeves, handkerchief edges and skirt hems of clothing. It can also be used to make items such as shoulder bags and wallets. While keeping Miao embroidery's tradition, Li also developed a series of cultural and (create) products, such as hairpins, earrings and scarves. She even embroidered local landscapes on cloth to create decorative paintings has attracted a large number of customer orders since then.

The local government (improve) cultural and tourism programmes centered around Miao traditions in recent years. This includes the preservation and promotion of Miao embroidery, cuisine, arts, songs, dance, traditional medicine and herbs, as well as the development of Miao villages and towns.

One day, when I was going to2 at an airport and we were told to take a bus to Seattle to make the connecting flight in just an hour and a half3 the problems with the planes. But the bus was not at the airport. Finally, it4 outside the hall and the tired driver complained, "They woke me up after an all-night shift (夜班). Good luck making it!" Everyone looked5 and unhappy. As I loaded my luggage, my banjo (班卓琴) hung on my back. The driver joked, "Will you play that?" I hesitated, but a woman angrily said, "What if I don't like it?" I said, "Tell me, and I'll6."

The bus was7 and tense. Then I decided to play Blue Skies, an old song, to break the silence and relax the atmosphere.8, some passengers began singing along. The9 woman smiled. Before long, the whole bus10 song. One song led to another. We shared snacks and laughed. Strangers became11. When we neared the airport, the driver shouted, "We12 it! Thank the banjo player!" Everyone cheered. People13 addresses and hugs.

A few weeks later, my mailbox was filled with letters from my new friends. Their letters reminded me of how, by reaching out with just a14 or a bit of friendship, you can turn a very tense situation into a peaceful experience — a magical,15 bus ride.

Take responsibility for your life. Self-motivation is often difficult because it comes from you. If you don't take care of the underlying issues that keep you from making progress, you can fall back on blaming (归咎于) others for your failure. In some cases, you can rely on external factors and friends for motivation. In other words, you're the one who must take charge of your own life.

You need a powerful purpose to motivate you. Why do you want to build a business? It likely goes back to the ability to do what you want, when you want and with whom you want - the true definition of success. Connect your goals back to your purpose and you'll never lack self-motivation.

Reevaluate your goals. At any moment, the decision you make can change the course of your life forever. If you focus on your vision and purpose, but you're still not feeling inspired, you may need to make a decision to go in a new direction.

Create powerful beliefs. If you don't have enough self-motivation, it comes down to one reason: you don't see yourself as a self-motivated person. Change your negative beliefs into positive ones by conditioning your mind. Catch yourself when you think negatively about yourself and change that self-talk so that it motivates you instead of holding you back.

A. Find your why.

B. Create a great action plan.

C. Here are some tips that might help you.

D. You need to have a clear purpose to get enough self-motivation.

E. The only limitations in our lives are the ones we put on ourselves.

F. But at the end of the day, you're the one who has to put in the work.

G. That is to say, if your why isn't motivating you, then you may need a new why.

The central belief of these reports is that the amount of calories we burn each day is somehow limited. This idea was first proposed in 2012 by the anthropologist Herman Pontzer, saying that as you increase your daily energy expenditure (消耗) through physical activity, your body will find ways to cut back on energy expended on other biological processes—such as your resting metabolism. This leaves your overall daily energy expenditure unchanged. This theory has since been popularised in Pontzer's 2021 book Burn, saying that "we burn calories within a very narrow range: nearly 3,000 calories per day, no matter our activity level". His evidence was based on the observational studies that compared energy expenditure in different populations around the world.

But before you pack away your running shoes, let's look at what the research shows us. The most reliable evidence available on the topic actually shows that exercise does increase energy expenditure — though perhaps not as much as we might expect.

Indeed, Pontzer's own observational data shows that daily energy expenditure can vary by more than 1,000 calories per day in a group of older people. This directly contradicts his idea that it's fixed at 3,000 calories a day for everyone.

However, when we look at data from randomized (随机的) controlled trials, we can clearly see that exercise does have an effect on energy expenditure. They show a well-organized exercise programme done up to five times a week for six and ten months increases daily energy expenditure. These effects were shown in both young and middle-aged men and women. This research clearly shows that physical activity does increase how many calories you burn each day. And it varies a lot between people.

U. S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy released an warning in August 2024 calling for a rapid recovery of parental well-being. Murthy along with scientists and parents sees that the current stress of parenting is seriously affecting the physical and mental health of caregivers. He states his concern over reports that most days, nearly half of all parents feel seriously stressed.

Data from a 2022 Household Pulse Survey found that the majority of parents — including 35% with children under 5 and 54% with children between 5 and 11 — have no formal child care support. This is undoubtedly driven, at least in part, by the rising costs and increasing lack of day care choices.

The research shows that focusing only on getting through the day with your kids is linked to more stress and harsher parenting behaviors. When a mom or dad is in survival mode, they tend to be more likely to shout demands and criticize their children's behavior, as opposed (相反的) to thinking through the impacts of these behaviors. Stressed-out parents are quicker to criticize little things that get in the way of achieving immediate goals, such as spilling flour on the floor. And they are slower to notice and acknowledge their child's strengths, such as their interest in helping in the kitchen.

However, bringing joy back to parenting this holiday season — and any time of the year — is more straightforward than most recipes on Pinterest, a social platform. The secret is taking the pressure off surviving the moment and refocusing on the future you want to create.

Barton is a rock star to hundreds of hungry wild monkeys that he hopes his music can calm, at a time when Thailand' s coronavirus-induced tourism gap means fewer visitors to feed them, and less funds for their welfare. "We need to make an effort to make sure that they eat properly. And when they eat properly they will be calmer and will not be aggressive," said Barton, 59, a long-time Thailand resident.

Barton has played at four venues in Lopburi, a province famous for its attacking monkeys, including at an ancient Hindu temple, a hardware store and a deserted cinema. The monkeys are instantly drawn as he plays Greensleeves, Beethoven's Fur Elise and Michael Nyman's Diary of Love, some sharing his stool, others climbing onto his shoulders and touching his head.

Barton maintains focus as a small monkey runs up and down the piano keys as others chew at his sheet music before one tries to take it away. "A wonderful opportunity to see the wild animals just being themselves," said Barton, from Yorkshire in northern England. "I was surprised to play the piano and find that they were actually eating the music as I was playing it. I wasn't going to let those things distract (使分心) from the project which is to play the music for these wonderful monkeys." They are his latest audience, having played Bach, Schubert, Chopin, and Beethoven for more than a decade to elephants at retirement shelters.

Barton hopes to raise awareness of the monkeys' hunger while also studying their behavioral responses to classical music.

BLACK-NECKED CRANE FESTIVAL (BHUTAN)

Celebrated in the courtyard of Gangtey Goemba, Bhutan, the Black-necked Crane Festival draws in large crowds of locals to celebrate the arrival of the endangered birds, which are sacred (神圣的) and a symbol of longevity in Bhutan. The festival is a one-day event, including various folk dances and songs, children dressed up in crane costumes and masks, and performing plays that raise awareness for environmental conservation. This year it will be held on November 11, 2024.

FES FESTIVAL OF WORLD SACRED MUSIC (MOROCCO)

Launched in 1994, with Morocco' s King Mohammed VI as its royal patron, the Fes Festival of World Sacred Music has grown to be one of the best music festivals in the world, attracting 100,000+ attendees each year. This festival was created to showcase the ancient city of Fes' rich traditions in arts, knowledge, and spirituality with around 60 different concerts on offer. This year the festival will take place from June 4to June 12.

HOGMANAY (SCOTLAND)

Hogmanay is Scotland' s New Year' s celebration, which lasts from December 31 to January 2. It's a great celebration that begins with a massive torchlight parade and continues through street festivals, concerts, fireworks, and gathering to sing the traditional Scottish song "Auld Lang Syne." Additionally, many families do a thorough house cleaning, and blessing the house with holy water from a local stream to prepare for the New Year.

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