Article: Your parents are responsible for bringing you into the world and raising you to become the woman you currently are. To be a virtuous woman, you need to show them respect by adhering to their rules during your youth and by continuing to listen and respect their ideas as an adult. If your parents mistreat you, of course, this is another matter altogether. You need to love yourself as well as your parents, and if the best thing for you is to get away from an abusive situation, doing so is the most virtuous action you can take. If you are married, you need to love and listen to your husband. Your marriage is a partnership, and your husband is expected to respect you, as well, of course. You do not need to obey your husband's every command, but if you married a man of character, he will not want to do anything to cause you harm. As long as this is true, then you need to at least respect your husband by discussing points of disagreement and considering his perspective before mutually reaching a conclusion. Fidelity is another way for you to respect your husband. You need to be faithful to him, and must never cheat on him. If you have children, you must put their needs above your own. Raise them according to a virtuous example and help them to develop into virtuous men and women themselves. You need to nurture your children and attend to their needs, even when it means self-sacrifice on your part. For instance, a virtuous woman and mother will tend to her ill child even if it means catching the bug herself. You also need to discipline your children with care and wisdom so that they know the difference between right and wrong.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Respect your parents. Respect your husband, if applicable. Be a loving mother, if applicable.
Article: Copying lines can only get you so far. If you can master shapes, you can begin to draw from imagination and improve the sense of perspective in all your drawings. Start by trying to draw 3D shapes. Adding a rough line across a circle, for example, gives you spheres seen from different perspectives depending on where you place the line. Link up the blocks to form the outlines of objects. At first start with simple or imaginary objects. You might make a table out of a series of rectangles and cylinders or a snake out of a series of circles. Once you can imagine the blocks that make up an object, you will have the creativity to draw them without having a model. Spend time observing subjects, figuring out how you can fit them into your forms. Arrange your forms to make the shape of the subject. As you go, erase and refine the lines so the subject takes shape. After you're done, try drawing the subject from different angles. For example, a square nose with a circle cheek and triangle ears can form a side view of a horse, but there are many other perspectives. Refer back to these sketches to improve your other drawings. During a different session after correcting any mistakes on your reference, redraw your subject. At first, you can use your reference sheet. Use shapes to create a basic outline of the subject, then refine the details and clear up mistakes. With more practice, you'll be able to draw poses from memory. Simplifications are okay and can lead to your own style. For example, it would be too time-consuming to memorize every muscle in a body.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Practice drawing shapes. Combine the blocks into figures. Make a reference sheet. Redraw the subject.
Article: Though you may be tempted to hole up in your room or ignore your responsibilities, getting on with your normal routine can help you get through emotional turmoil. A structure will provide tasks that you need to accomplish, regardless of how you are feeling. It will help keep you active and occupied in addition to helping your days feel "normal" again. You can't replace the person, but others can help you heal and move forward. Make an effort to develop new relationships and deepen existing ones. Strive to build relationships with people who are positive and encouraging. Join a new club or organization or participate in a Meetup in your area to meet new people. Forge deeper bonds with existing friends by asking them to hang out more often or starting a new tradition with them, like Sunday brunch or Friday movie night. Occupy your time by boosting your knowledge base. If you're a student, throw yourself into an academic subject. If not, try picking a subject you've always been curious about and read books or watch videos about it. You might also sign up for a class to learn a new skill. Try improving your math or English comprehension, if you're in school. Or, try taking up a foreign language, learning the fine art of French cooking, or taking guitar lessons. Is there something that you really like to do, something that always seems to lift your spirits? If so, carve out more time from your schedule for this activity. Hobbies are a great way to broaden your skills and use your time constructively. Plus, doing this activity will likely make you feel better (at least for a little while). Plan to hike a new trail if you enjoy the outdoors. You might also try photography, knitting, painting, collecting, baking, gardening, or gaming. Exercise is a great form of distraction. Staying active also produces feel-good chemicals in the body known as endorphins, so working out may lift your mood, too. Go for a run, bike ride, or a swim. Or, join a friend at a group fitness class like Zumba or Pilates. Try to get at least 30 minutes of physical activity on most days of the week. Using alcohol or drugs can be a way to distract yourself from missing someone, but such activities are destructive and dangerous. Try to avoid using substances as a distraction. Instead, turn to others for support or find a constructive project to throw yourself into.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Create structure in your daily life. Socialize. Study or learn something new. Find a hobby. Get physically active. Steer clear of destructive distractions.