Article: A ritual release is a mental exercise that can help you forget a memory. To begin the exercise, transform a scene from the spoiler into a detailed mental snapshot. It could be an old-timey black-and-white photograph, or a more recent color printout. Either way, make sure the mental photograph is a three-dimensional object in your mind. Start by picturing the edges of the photo curling up and turning brown. Watch as the fire burns through the mental image until the entire photograph has finally turned to ash and crumbled away. A ritual release can also be conducted using another mental image in place of the imaginary photograph. For example, you could imagine the spoiler as a car sinking into a lake or as an ice cube slowly melting away in the sun. The memory of the spoiler may not disappear immediately. If so, repeat the mental exercise daily until the details begin to fade away. It may take about a month for the process to take hold. This mental exercise may not work for everyone since old memories are never completely erased.
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Picture a part of the spoiler that you want to forget. Imagine that you have set the mental photograph on fire. Repeat the ritual regularly.
Article: Leave a 12in (1.3cm) stub at the bottom of the blossom so that it will be easier to handle. Make sure that the flower you are using is completely dry and does not have any holes, tears, or bruising. Do not use this method if you wish to use the flowers for food, drink, or cosmetics. Silica gel will render the petals inedible. Choose a container that is wider and deeper than your flower. If you want to dry more than 1 hibiscus flower, make sure that the container is wide enough to fit all of the flowers with space between them. Fill the container with 1 inch (2.5cm) of silica gel. You can find silica gel in the floral section of a craft store. Contrary to its name, it is actually a white, powdery substance. The amount of space you leave between multiple flowers does not have to be exact. As long as the petals are not touching, you will be fine. The 12in (1.3cm) stub at the bottom of the flower will help keep it upright while it dries. Make sure that the undersides of the petals are touching the silica gel. Pour the silica gel slowly over and around the flower so that you don't crush the petals. Keep adding the gel until the flower is completely covered. Ideally, you should have a 1in (2.5cm) thick layer of silica gel on top of the flower. Make sure that the lid is on tightly, as any moisture could prevent the silica gel from working properly. Place the container some place where it won't get accidentally bumped or moved, as this can ruin the flower. The place should be dry and dark, not humid. A cabinet would be ideal. Check the flower after 2 days. If it is not dry and papery, cover it back up with silica gel, and wait longer. Once the 2 to 6 days have passed, open the container and pour out enough of the silica gel to reveal the flower. Scoop the flower up from the bottom with your fingers. Be very careful with it as it will be delicate. Camel hair paintbrushes and powder brushes work great for this. Avoid using stiff brushes as they may tear the flower. Use the brush to delicately wipe off any excess silica that may be clinging to the petals. If you are worried about the flower falling apart, you can place a drop of clear-drying glue into its center. The glue will help hold the petals together once it dries. You can decoupage the flower onto a box or card, or you can add it to a homemade candle. If you aren't happy with the flower's shape, you can add it to a bowl of potpourri. Do not use these flowers in soaps, teas, or makeup. The silica gel would render them unsafe for consumption and cosmetic use.
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Cut the stem off of a hibiscus flower. Pour 1 inch (2.5cm) of silica gel into a glass or plastic container. Place the flower stem-first into the silica gel. Cover the flower with more silica gel. Cover the container with a lid and leave it alone for 2 to 6 days. Take the flower out of the silica gel. Dust excess silica gel off of the flower with a soft brush. Use the dried flower in crafts.
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<\/p><\/div>"} If that is what happens, then calm down. Just make sure you do not get on the teacher's bad side. If you do well in their class they will most likely like you! Is everything in your backpack? (Books, Folders, Pencils, etc) Do you have your schedule? Gym clothes? Is your back-to-school outfit on your dresser, hanging on closet/door? Know if your combination is 21, 17, 23 or 23, 17, 21. Try making a math equation, such as 23-21=17. It may be incorrect, but if someone is trying to find your combination, it's better to be "The girl who can't subtract" than "The girl who got her stuff stolen." If you always forget your locker combo, try this trick. On the inside cover of a notebook, write your locker combo like a math problem. Example: 24+16=42. So then your locker combo is 24,16,42; even though the equation was wrong. Plus, nobody knows that it is your combo. Keep your locker organized. It will be easier to find the things that you need. Don't worry if you forget your locker combination. Someone in the office can help you. If you are bringing lunch, use a lunch box instead of a brown paper bag, just so you don't waste. Many schools don't allow kids to carry their backpacks because it takes up a lot of room. And besides, a heavy backpack can be bad for you, so it's best to avoid them. Take an emergency kit with you either in your locker or your bag. You might need it. Keep a schedule with you. It will keep you organized for the day, or you could make your own. Tell yourself what you are going to do for the day.
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Make a good impression when you meet your teachers for the first time. Don't worry if you get a strict teacher. Go through a checklist the day before school starts: Learn your locker combination. Use reusable materials, when possible. Get a binder with a strap or a drawstring bag.