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The Best of Freestyle Vol. V
*PhotographersClub
reports, 9h 58m ago
reports, 9h 58m agoA collection of the best submissions we received for June '09. Enjoy!
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Let's Celebrate Squares
~Octobig
reports, 13h 52m ago
reports, 13h 52m agoMany people here on deviantART seem to have developed an undying love for square photography.
So hereby yet another collection to celebrate some wonderful squares.
So hereby yet another collection to celebrate some wonderful squares.
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Little Creatures of The World
~WateryAsh
reports, 9h 4m ago
reports, 9h 4m agoInsects... When was the last time you have shown them some love?
We greet these poor little creatures with no more than "Oh my God! Kill it, KILL IT!", while they have done nothing to deserve this kind of treatment (in most cases, anyway).
I have decided to show these guys some appreciation!
We greet these poor little creatures with no more than "Oh my God! Kill it, KILL IT!", while they have done nothing to deserve this kind of treatment (in most cases, anyway).
I have decided to show these guys some appreciation!
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Parasol Paradise!!!
~NettieR
reports, 10h 12m ago
reports, 10h 12m agoAn elegant collection of parasol pics with a brief history of the accessory that gives us shade.
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Boys after Boys after Boys
~einfachnurich
reports, 1d 10h ago
reports, 1d 10h agoboys who can be handsome, shy, gorgeous, good looking, stunning as every girl does.
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Monday features
*niwaj
reports, 20h 13m ago
reports, 20h 13m agoWanna get featured?? Read it and see how. It's realy easy.
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For redheads and their lovers
=WildRainOfIceAndFire
reports, July 7
reports, July 7redhead, red hair, red, mermaids, red lipstick, hair, sin, temptation
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Legs Up! - It's PINUP time again!
=rav777
reports, July 10
reports, July 10This is a collection of deviations showing real Pinups in the classic Retro poses from various Artists. For the 4rd time I present a variation of Vintage Pinup Queens as well as fresh modern Pinup art. If you love Polkadots, seamed Nylons, Plateau-Heels and and Miles-long-legs you should not miss this collection.
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I LOVE MY PETS! - 03
`emmil
reports, July 9
reports, July 9Various faces in one name: LOVE! 
If you like it, another feature in this series will keep coming!!
- `emmil
If you like it, another feature in this series will keep coming!!
- `emmil
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Sky. #5.
~Disco-Science
reports, 1d 19h ago
reports, 1d 19h agoHello there! This news article is the result of a thumb share thread I posted few days ago on the dA forum along with pictures from my favorites. I hope you enjoy them. 
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butterflies, dragonflies, ladybugs
~appleplusskeleton
reports, July 10
reports, July 10best photos of butterflies, dragonflies and ladybugs
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Four photography clubs you should consider joining
=gazzara
reports, July 7
reports, July 7Over the time I have been here at DA, here are four clubs that I highly recommend. If you like what you see then support the artist and show some love 
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Monday features
*niwaj reports, 20h 13m ago
reports, 20h 13m agoWanna get featured?? Read it and see how. It's realy easy.
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Purrrrrfect Photos 4
=GeorgiaPeaches
reports, 1d 6h ago
reports, 1d 6h agoKitty photos with less than 50 faves. Biggest article yet!
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What is Mental Health? (on photos, mature content)
=JacquiJax
reports, February 28, 2008
reports, February 28, 2008Mental Health..
..is how we think, feel and act as we cope with life. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others and make choices.
Here are some of the ideas that have been put forward as characteristics of mental health:
* The ability to enjoy life - The ability to enjoy life is essential to good mental health.
James Taylor wrote that "The secret of life is enjoying the passing of time. Any fool can do it. There ain't nothing to it." The practice of mindfulness meditation is one way to cultivate the ability to enjoy the present. We, of course, need to plan for the future at times; and we also need to learn from the past. Too often we make ourselves miserable in the present by worrying about the future. Our life metaphors are an important factors that allow us to enjoy life.
* Resilience - The ability to bounce back from adversity has been referred to as "resilience." It has been long known that some people handle stress better than others. Why are some Viet Nam combat veterans handicapped for life, while others become United States senators? Why do some adults raised in alcoholic families do well, while others have repeated problems in life? The characteristic of "resilience" is shared by those who cope well with stress.
* Balance - Balance in life seems to result in greater mental health. We all need to balance time spent socially with time spent alone, for example. Those who spend all of their time alone may get labeled as "loners", and they may lose many of their social skills. Extreme social isolation may even result in a split with reality. Those who ignore the need for some solitary times also risk such a split. Balancing these two needs seems to be the key – although we all balance these differently. Other areas where balance seems to be important include the balance between work and play, the balance between sleep and wakefulness, the balance between rest and exercise, and even the balance between time spent indoors and time spent outdoors.
* Flexibility - We all know people who hold very rigid opinions. No amount of discussion can change their views. Such people often set themselves up for added stress by the rigid expectations that they hold. Working on making our expectations more flexible can improve our mental health. Emotional flexibility may be just as important as cognitive flexibility. Mental healthy people experience a range of emotions and allow themselves to express these feelings. Some people shut off certain feelings, finding them to be unacceptable. This emotional rigidity may result in other mental health problems.
* Self-actualization - What have we made of the gifts that we have been given? We all know people who have surpassed their potential and others who seem to have squandered their gifts. We first need to recognize our gifts, of course, and the process of recognition is part of the path toward self-actualization. Mentally healthy persons are persons who are in the process of actualizing their potential. In order to do this we must first feel secure.
These are just a few of the concepts that are important in attempting to define mental health. The ability to form healthy relationships with others is also important. Adult and adolescent mental health also includes the concepts of self-esteem and healthy sexuality. How we deal with loss and death is also an important element of mental health.
Source: Taylor, James, 1977. Secret O' Life Album: JT; Professional experience of 25 years as a practicing clinical psychologist.
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..is how we think, feel and act as we cope with life. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others and make choices.
Here are some of the ideas that have been put forward as characteristics of mental health:
* The ability to enjoy life - The ability to enjoy life is essential to good mental health.
James Taylor wrote that "The secret of life is enjoying the passing of time. Any fool can do it. There ain't nothing to it." The practice of mindfulness meditation is one way to cultivate the ability to enjoy the present. We, of course, need to plan for the future at times; and we also need to learn from the past. Too often we make ourselves miserable in the present by worrying about the future. Our life metaphors are an important factors that allow us to enjoy life.
* Resilience - The ability to bounce back from adversity has been referred to as "resilience." It has been long known that some people handle stress better than others. Why are some Viet Nam combat veterans handicapped for life, while others become United States senators? Why do some adults raised in alcoholic families do well, while others have repeated problems in life? The characteristic of "resilience" is shared by those who cope well with stress.
* Balance - Balance in life seems to result in greater mental health. We all need to balance time spent socially with time spent alone, for example. Those who spend all of their time alone may get labeled as "loners", and they may lose many of their social skills. Extreme social isolation may even result in a split with reality. Those who ignore the need for some solitary times also risk such a split. Balancing these two needs seems to be the key – although we all balance these differently. Other areas where balance seems to be important include the balance between work and play, the balance between sleep and wakefulness, the balance between rest and exercise, and even the balance between time spent indoors and time spent outdoors.
* Flexibility - We all know people who hold very rigid opinions. No amount of discussion can change their views. Such people often set themselves up for added stress by the rigid expectations that they hold. Working on making our expectations more flexible can improve our mental health. Emotional flexibility may be just as important as cognitive flexibility. Mental healthy people experience a range of emotions and allow themselves to express these feelings. Some people shut off certain feelings, finding them to be unacceptable. This emotional rigidity may result in other mental health problems.
* Self-actualization - What have we made of the gifts that we have been given? We all know people who have surpassed their potential and others who seem to have squandered their gifts. We first need to recognize our gifts, of course, and the process of recognition is part of the path toward self-actualization. Mentally healthy persons are persons who are in the process of actualizing their potential. In order to do this we must first feel secure.
These are just a few of the concepts that are important in attempting to define mental health. The ability to form healthy relationships with others is also important. Adult and adolescent mental health also includes the concepts of self-esteem and healthy sexuality. How we deal with loss and death is also an important element of mental health.
Source: Taylor, James, 1977. Secret O' Life Album: JT; Professional experience of 25 years as a practicing clinical psychologist.
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