Problem: Article: They are a result of how we think about the world around us. Positive feelings are those that 'feel good' and negative feelings are those that 'feel bad'; they are not 'right' or 'wrong'. Both negative and positive feelings are a normal part of the human experience. Allowing yourself to feel them puts you in a better position to change any situation related to your feelings. Feelings help us to identify our needs. For example, the feeling of fear began as a way to alert us to threats of danger to our survival. Feeling afraid might literally have been the difference between life and death for our early ancestors. Acknowledging that feelings have use, even when we don't necessarily enjoy those feelings, can help you manage them. Breathing exercises help you calm down, reel in emotion, gain control and feel more connected to your body. You can only process emotions when you are feeling relatively calm. Try the following breathing exercise. Place your hand on your stomach and inhale through your nose, counting to five. Feel your stomach rise as you inhale. Exhale through your mouth, counting to five. Feel your stomach fall as you breathe out. Where is it in your body? How intense is it? How is your breathing? What is your posture like? What does your face feel like? Is it getting stronger or weaker? Pay attention to the different parts of your body the emotion seems to be affecting. Notice your heart rate, your stomach, your temperature, your extremities, your muscles and any sensations on your skin. What word best describes it? Anger? Guilt? Anxiety? Sadness? Fear? For example, anger feels hot, pulses through your body and increases your heart rate, amongst other things. Anxiety can create shortness of breath, increases your heart rate, and can cause sweaty palms and feet, and tightness in your chest. It's possible to feel more than one emotion at once. Try to acknowledge any and all feelings that you're experiencing. Let it pass through you without judging, resisting, or struggling against it. Allow it to be - it is a natural body reaction. If you notice any thought or judgement about the feeling, notice it, then focus your attention back on the physical sensations in your body. Sometimes, this is enough to help you deal with your feelings. It takes a lot of mental effort to ignore a feeling or avoid and suppress it. In fact, doing so can make the feeling stronger and last longer. Accepting and not fearing your feelings, frees your mind to deal with the situation at hand that is causing your feelings.
Summary: Recognize that feelings are a validation of our internal world. Breathe deeply. Notice the feeling. Name the emotion. Accept the feeling.

Problem: Article: While the oven is heating, chop 2 onions. Also chop 5 cloves of garlic. Place the neck bones in a bowl or colander in the sink. Turn on cold running water. Place each neck bone under the water to remove cartilage, fat, and blood. Once all of the cartilage and fat are removed, rinse the neck bones one last time. Drain the water. Use a knife to remove tough fat and cartilage. Sprinkle 1.5 teaspoons (7.4ml) of salt and 1 teaspoon (4.9ml) of pepper over the neck bones. Use your hands to mix the salt and pepper into the neck bones. Mix the salt and pepper into the neck bones until they are evenly coated. Make sure to wash your hands with soap and water afterward. Spread half of the chopped onion and garlic on the bottom of a roasting pan. Pour 1 tablespoon (15ml) of distilled white vinegar into the pan. Then add 14 cup (59ml) of water to the pan. Use a spoon to spread the remaining chopped onion and garlic over the top of the pork. Cover the pan with aluminum foil. Place the pan in the oven. Bake the neck bones for 2 hours. While the pork is cooking, use a spoon to scoop up the juices. Pour the juices over the neck bones. This will prevent the neck bones from drying out. Remove the foil after 2 hours. Bake the neck bones uncovered for 45, or until golden brown. Remove the neck bones from the oven. Serve with rice or potatoes.
Summary: Preheat the oven to 375F (191C). Wash 4 pounds (64oz) of pork neck bones. Season the neck bones with salt and pepper. Place onion, garlic, vinegar, and water into a roasting pan. Lay the neck bones side by side in the pan. Bake the pork for 2 hours. Baste the pork every 30 minutes. Bake the neck bones for an additional 45 minutes.

Problem: Article: This will depend on the particular roleplay session you want to start. You can come up with your own persona based on your selected universe. Come up with a name, age and gender, backstory, physical attributes, and personality traits, and skills and weaknesses to bring your player to life. Keep in mind that you want your character to be original, detailed, and realistic. Many sites offer a template to help you get started. For example, if you selected an action roleplaying genre, you can create a wizard character name Robbin who is great at getting the hero out of tricky situations with his magic. If you want to roleplay as a character from a book, movie, TV show, or video game, select one that is already established. For example, choose Luke if you are roleplaying in the Star Wars universe. You can pick your favorite character or an unassuming character that doesn't get much attention. As you discuss roleplaying options with your partner, mention the character you select so you can effectively roleplay together. If you are a beginner, this can be easier than creating a new character since there is already source material to go off of. You can choose to be Frodo if you want to do a Lord of the Rings roleplay. To roleplay successfully, you want to embody your character as much as possible, and researching prior to the session can help you get more confident. You can read a book based off the character or watch an episode of an anime for other ideas. For instance, if you want to roleplay as Harley-Quinn from DC Comics, learn that her real name is Dr. Harleen Frances Quinzel, and she was a psychiatrist at Gotham City's Arkham Asylum. Joker was a patient there before they fell in love. She often teams up with Catwoman and Poison Ivy. These details can be useful when roleplaying with a partner. While this isn't required, drafting a description of your character on paper is very helpful when getting a sense of who they are. You can do this for an original character or an existing character you want to embody. Write a few paragraphs or pages describing your character in rich detail. For example, if you created Robbin the wizard, mention where he is from, how he got his magic powers, and if he comes from a family of magic. Include any family members or magic pets. Does Robbin have any mortal enemies or lovers? Provide as much information as you can to bring your character to life.
Summary:
Create your own character if you are able to. Choose your favorite character if roleplaying from a certain topic. Research the character in advance to get to know your persona. Write a backstory to help you identify with your character.