In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: You may buy almond meal at the store, but it's easy to make it at home: just place raw almonds in a blender or food processor and pulse until they've turned into a fine-grained meal. Don't pulse for too long, or the almonds will turn to almond milk. Don't use salted or roasted almonds. You may also use olive oil, coconut oil, or another cosmetic-grade oil. Avoid peanut oil, canola oil, vegetable oil, and other oils with strong smells. Lavender, lemon, rose, and other essential oils make this scrub feel even more luxurious. To store this scrub for later, put the mixture in a jar sealed with a lid. Keep it in a cool, dry place. It should last for several weeks. Rub the scrub all over your face, concentrating in spots that are dry. Use a wet washcloth to remove the scrub, and splash cold water over your face when you're finished.
Summary: Place 1 cup of almond meal in a bowl. Mix 1/2 cup of almond oil with the almond meal. Add a few drops of essential oil. Apply the scrub to a freshly washed face.

You'll want to practice mantra meditation in a comfortable and quiet space. This can be somewhere in your home, or even in places such as a yoga studio or church. Look for a somewhat darker place to practice meditating so that you don't get overstimulated from the light. Make sure the place you practice your mantra meditation is quiet so that no one can disturb you or break your concentration. Before you begin your mantra meditation, sit in a comfortable cross-legged position with your hips elevated above your knees with your eyes closed. This will help you sit with a straight spine, which is the best position for your body to absorb the mantra's vibrations and focus on your intention. If you can't get your hips above your knees, sit on as many blocks or folded blankets as necessary until you achieve this position. Place your hands lightly on your thighs. If you like, you can place one hand in chin or gyan mudra, which represents universal consciousness. Chin mudra and prayer beads may help you enter a deeper meditation. Use prayer or mala beads to help focus yourself. Focus on your breath and the feeling of each inhalation and exhalation while avoiding the tendency to control your breath. This will help you focus on your meditation practice and achieve greater relaxation. It can be hard to not control your breath, but learning to let it go will help your overall meditation practice. The more you practice, the easier this will get. It's time to chant your chosen mantra! There are no prescribed times or ways to chant your mantra, so do what feels best to you. Even a small amount of mantra chanting can have significant benefits. Consider starting your chant with an aum, which is the most elemental sound. As you chant, you should feel mantra's vibrations in your lower belly. If you can't feel this sensation, try sitting up straighter. There are different perspectives on correct pronunciation, but simply do your best with the Sanskrit. You're chanting and meditating for your well-being and not perfection, which may subvert the reason you're practicing. Chanting itself can be a form of meditation, but you can also choose to transition from chanting meditation to a silent meditation. Either choice you make, you will reap the benefits of a mantra meditation practice. Allow your body to flow with what it wants and whatever works for you in the moment. There are times when you may want to continue chanting or other times when you will want to meditate silently. The point is to not force your body or your mind. When you've finished chanting your mantra, transition to a silent meditation by staying in the same seated position and feeling any sensations that arise in your body. Sit in silent meditation for as long as you like. This will allow you focus on your intention and help you achieve greater relaxation. Continue to focus on your inhalations and exhalations and any lingering vibrations from your mantra chanting. Let your thoughts come and whenever they arise. This will teach you to focus and let go of anything you can't control. Any time you need to refocus your mind, you can repeat "let" with every inhalation and "go" with every exhalation. Meditation takes consistent practice. You will have good days and bad days and accepting this is part of the meditation journey.
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One-sentence summary -- Find a comfortable place to practice. Sit in a comfortable cross legged-position with elevated hips and closed eyes. Focus on your breath, but don't control it. Chant your chosen mantra. Decide if you want to continue chanting or silently meditate. Meditate for as long as you want.

Problem: Article: Your teen may be unsure about whether or not they can turn to you when there is a problem or when they just need to talk to someone. You can make it clear to your teen that you are willing to listen by simply saying something like, "I am here if you ever want to talk." Keep in mind that you may need to remind your teen now and then. For example, if you teen seems like they are struggling with something, you might give a gentle reminder like, "You can always talk to me about it if you want to." . Being available to listen also means listening actively. Active listening shows the speaker that you are present and hearing what they are saying. Some things you can do to be an active listener include: Removing distractions. Facing your teen and making direct eye contact. Nodding your head and making neutral statements, such as "Yes," "I see," and "Go on." Rephrasing what your teen says now and then to show you are listening. Asking for clarification if you need it. For example, if your teen tells you about something that happened between her and her friend Sarah, and she has more than one friend named Sarah, then you might ask, "Sarah B. or Sarah H.?" Judging your teen for what he or she says may cause them to shut down and decide not to open up to you in the future. Therefore, it is best to stop yourself from voicing any judgments about what your teen shares with you. For example, if your teen confides in you that she is thinking about asking someone she likes to the prom, you should not use this as an opportunity to say that you think she could do better. Your teen is not going to change her mind about someone just because you do not approve. It is especially important to reserve judgment if your teen shares something troubling with you, such as that she has committed a crime, that she is feeling suicidal or that she is being bullied at school. If your teen shares something like this with you, then it is normal to be upset and worried. However, telling your teen what she should do or feel is not going to help. Sometimes your teen will not feel like talking to you right away, or at all. Teens often need to try to work things out on their own or calm down before they can share what is going on. This can be frustrating for you, but pushing too hard to try to get your teen to talk can make matters worse. If you push too hard, then your teen may feel like you are invading her privacy and decide not to talk at all. To reduce your chances of getting the silent treatment, you may need to learn how to say less and be patient if your teen does not respond right away. For example, instead of asking your teen lots of questions right when they walk in the door, try saying something like, "Hi honey. I hope you had a nice day. If you feel like telling me about it, just let me know. I'd love to hear all about it." Then just go about your business and allow your teen to talk if he or she wants to talk.
Summary:
Tell your teen that you are willing to listen. Listen actively Reserve judgment. Accept some silence.