Article: One older tradition of Holi is the breaking of the pot. First you string up a ceramic pot of buttermilk in a street. It is said that Lord Krishna was very fond of buttermilk and would steal it from the houses in the village. To hide it from young Lord Krishna, the women would hang the buttermilk high up in the streets. The men in the town form a human pyramid by balancing on each other's backs or shoulders. The pyramid should be tall enough for the person on top to reach the pot of buttermilk. Be careful balancing on another person's back or shoulders. This can be extremely tricky and requires a lot of balance. When the pyramid gets tall enough for the one on top to reach the pot, break the pot of buttermilk. You can break the pot with your head, hands or a strong object. Make sure you practice making the human pyramid before the final day. And also practice climbing down systematically without straining anyone's shoulder or having anyone fall. The women of the town surround the men in the pyramid. They have fun singing traditional Holi songs and throwing buckets of water. The women should enjoy singing and dancing around the men in celebration of Holi.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Hang a pot of buttermilk in the streets. Form a human pyramid with the men. Break the pot. Sing Holi songs and throw water.
Article: If you're experiencing extreme gas pain, trying to hold the gas inside your body for the sake of social decorum is only going to make the pain worse. Remember that the average person passes gas 10 times per day, and there's nothing abnormal about needing to do so, even if the timing seems inconvenient. It might help to find a restroom and stay there until the bout of gas pain has subsided. If possible, stay at home and allow yourself to completely recover before going about your day. When you're in a comfortable place, relax your muscles and change your positioning so the gas can exit your body more easily. Gas leads to uncomfortable tightness in the abdominal region, and this pain can be eased by treating it with heat. Fill a hot water bottle, lie down on your bed or on the couch, and place the bottle over your stomach. The heat will help relieve the tightness. A hot bath also helps ease the pain of gas and constipation. Mint, chamomile, and ginger have properties that settle the stomach and aid the digestion process. Boil a few leaves of mint, some fresh or dried chamomile flowers, or some chopped ginger, strain the hot tea into a mug, and sip it slowly. Garlic stimulates the gastric system and helps relieve gas quickly. Chop some cloves of fresh garlic and saute them in a little olive oil. Add chicken or vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Eat the soup hot. Activated charcoal can ease your symptoms by absorbing excess gas in your digestive system. For best results, take the tablets between meals. Wait a few hours after taking any other medications or supplements, since the charcoal may make it harder for your body to absorb them. Consult your doctor before taking activated charcoal if you are using other medications or supplements. This dietary supplement can help your body digest carbohydrates more efficiently, reducing symptoms of gas and flatulence. Beano and other supplements containing alpha-galactosidase are available in many pharmacies and health food stores. Beano can also help prevent the development of excess gas when taken with meals. Drugstores offer a lot of options for indigestion medication. Since you're already experiencing gas pains, choose one that is meant to be taken after eating, not before.
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Let it out. Apply some heat. Drink mint, chamomile, or ginger tea. Eat garlic soup. Take activated charcoal tablets. Try Beano (alpha-galactosidase). Use over-the-counter gas relief medicine.
Article: . Meditation is one of the best ways to master your emotions. Through meditation and practicing mindfulness, you learn to acknowledge your emotions, accept them and let them go. Though some people manage to release emotional attachments on command, this is generally only attained after practicing meditation for a long time and maintaining a daily practice. Find a quiet place where you won't be disturbed and assume a comfortable position that allows you to breathe deeply. You can practice a simple meditation by focusing on your breath. Inhale through your nose and breathe into your belly; exhale from your belly through your nose. While breathing, focus on your breath as it moves through your body. Scan your body with your awareness from the top of your head to the bottom of your feet. Just be aware of your sensations. Is it hot or cold? Can you feel the seat/floor below you? Just notice. Imagine something that you associate with a peaceful feeling, and concentrate on that image in your mind. Every time your mind wanders, acknowledge, accept the thoughts and let them go. Bring the focus back to your visualization. If any thoughts or emotions come up, simply acknowledge them. Do not try to change or fix them: just accept them. Then let them go and continue to breathe deeply. A good meditation session can take anywhere from 5 to 30 minutes or longer if desired. Once you have reached your "place," you'll notice the shift in your mood, thoughts and behaviors. Once you're good at it, you can use it on the fly in situations that challenge your emotional stability, and you'll be able to immediately regain your composure. Many issues in life simply don't have a pure, single answer, and you can't think in such black and white terms. When you're wrong, make amends or apologize to avoid sinking into all-consuming feelings of guilt or regret. Your life should have no room for negative emotions. They don't do you any good! No matter how angry, frustrated or worried you are, do not act upon such emotions until you have taken the time to carefully review the situation. Place yourself in a position to think clearly and see the consequences of your actions. If there's even the slightest possibility you might act differently if you sleep on it, do so. Think before you speak. Often emotions cause us to blurt out a response that doesn't reflect well on us. Take your time and use wisdom. If you're dying to say something before thinking it through, remember the adage that it is better not to be heard and to have people think you're not so bright, than to open your mouth and confirm it. If a colleague criticizes your work, refrain from writing her an angry email or saying something curt to her while you're angry. Rather, take some time to figure out whether her criticism is valid, whether you can improve your work thanks to her input or whether you need to ask her to change the tone in which she delivers criticism to be more professional. If you recognize a situation that might rile you up, take control of the reigns as quickly as you can. Leave the situation, somehow tune out, or steer it in a different direction. Only you know what would work for you. But to do this, you need to know you, your triggers, and your go-to reactions. So study up on the only thing you have access to 24/7. You. This will only be easy if you strive to help yourself out! So instead of facing a situation and wondering why the heck you can't seem to get a grip on it, do the work. Breathe. Distract yourself. Heck, reread this article. Ask others how they disengage. Habits take practice, not miracles. Practice emotionless habits and sooner or later, you'll be emotionless. Though you may not notice it until someone points it out!
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Practice meditation Use visualization during meditation. Admit when you're wrong. Avoid self-sabotaging behavior. Know yourself.