INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Guided meditation can be very helpful for beginners because someone else leads you in your effort to relax and enter a meditative state. These are usually narrated through instruction, stories, imagery or music and can be accessed via a sound file (mp3, CD/DVD, etc.) on your computer, phone, tablet or by video. Guided meditation uses the senses. You utilize smells, sights, sounds and textures to visualize various methods of relaxation. Often, you follow along as a guide offers directions on how to breathe, relax muscle groups and create a sensation of inner peace. There are many audio apps, CD/DVD and other forms of meditation available now that use binaural beats to facilitate deep meditation very quickly. These beats synchronize brain waves so that the frequencies are altered to help the mind reach various states of consciousness. Concentrative meditation has you focusing your attention on an image, object, sound or positive mantra. You can think of a peaceful beach, a bright apple or a calming word or phrase. The idea is that what you choose to focus on helps block out distracting thoughts.  For your mantra, repeat a word or phrase that calms you. You can choose something like “I feel at peace” or “I love myself” but really anything that makes you feel better will work. You can say it out loud or silently, whichever you prefer.  It can be helpful to place a hand on your stomach so you can feel your breathing while you practice controlled breaths, visualizing or mantra repetition. Consider Japa meditation. It utilizes the repetition of a Sanskrit term or word along with a beaded rosary to meditate. You may also want to try passage meditation, which uses spiritual or inspirational passages to focus and achieve meditation. Meditating this way focuses your attention on the present moment. You bring awareness to what is happening right now and your experience during meditation, such as your breathing. You recognize what you feel, think and what is happening around you without actively trying to change it.  While you meditate, observe the thoughts going through your head and what you feel but don’t judge or try to stop them. Let your thoughts and emotions pass on their own.   Mindfulness meditation works because you are able to forget the past and the future. Stress results from thinking too much about things that are out of our control—things that already happened and things that may happen. With this type of meditation, you are able to stop worrying about everything. You can bring your thoughts and feelings back to mindful meditation by focusing on the present moment. Pay attention to your body. Is your breathing deep and slow? Are your fingers touching? You don’t stop wandering thoughts or feelings--just think about what is happening now.  Try practicing a loving kindness meditation. This is a deep desire for well-being and happiness for yourself. You focus on the feeling of love and well-being in the moment. Then you extend that feeling out to everyone else in the world. Yoga and T’ai Chi are well-known stress relief meditative practices that use movement and breathing to promote well-being. Research shows that they are effective ways to meditate and maintain health.  Yoga uses different movements and a series of postures along with controlled breathing exercises to reduce stress and help you relax. The poses require balance and concentration so you are less able to think about stressors. T’ai Chi is a Chinese martial arts that uses a gentle series of postures and movements to meditate. The movements are self-paced and done slowly in a graceful manner alongside controlled breathing.  Walk and meditate. Slow down your pace and focus on your legs and feet. Observe what the movement feels like as you move your leg and your foot touches the ground. Note whatever sensations arise. If it helps, you can try silently repeating action words that have to do with walking—"lift", "move", "foot down", etc.

SUMMARY: Seek out guided meditation. Listen to brain wave entrainment. Focus with concentrative meditation. Practice mindfulness meditation. Practice a movement meditation.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Caring for a baby that won’t stop crying is really difficult, so you likely want to try any treatment that might help. However, some remedies aren’t safe or may not be effective. Talk to your doctor about the benefits and risks of the treatments you want to try. Then, ask them if these treatments are safe for your baby.  For instance, gripe water is a home remedy that's been around for years. While some people swear by it, there's no actual evidence that it works. Keep in mind that homeopathic remedies typically aren’t scientifically tested, so there’s no proof that they work. In most cases, colic isn’t a sign of a medical condition. However, babies also cry when they’re hurt or sick. If you suspect your baby’s crying might be caused by an ailment, take them in for a checkup to make sure they’re okay. Colic shouldn’t cause any health concerns for your baby, including poor weight gain. If your baby is having trouble getting milk or is not gaining weight, there may be something else wrong. Try not to worry because your doctor can help. Tell them about your concerns so you can help your baby gain weight. You may be able to work with a lactation specialist if you’re breastfeeding your baby. Otherwise, your doctor might recommend another type of nipple for the baby's bottle if you're feeding them formula. It’s very stressful to care for a baby who has colic, and it’s totally normal to feel upset, frustrated, and sad. You may need extra support while your baby goes through this phase. Talk to your doctor about your options or get a referral to a therapist, who can help you cope. It’s common for parents of colicky babies to feel depressed, exhausted, and helpless. These feelings can be really hard to deal with on your own, so don’t hesitate to ask for help. Things will get better.
Summary: Check with your doctor before trying natural or homeopathic remedies. Take your baby to the doctor if they may be injured or ill. Call your doctor if your baby is having trouble gaining weight. See your doctor or a therapist if you’re struggling to cope.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Apply your regular foundation or concealer on top of your lips. Use a blending brush or sponge to blend away any harsh lines, particularly along your lip line. Build on more product and blend as needed until your natural lip line is concealed. While natural lip plumpers and products can both make your lips fuller and healthier, there is a limit to how much they can do. If your lips are particularly thin or if you are looking for a more dramatic change, using foundation or concealer to hide your natural lip line allows you to create a new, larger lip line. Pick a lip liner pencil that is 1 to 2 shades darker than your natural lip color Use the pencil to draw fuller lips by following the outside rim of your lips (rather than the inside or right on top). Fill in your lips with the pencil, or with a lipstick in exactly the same color.  Using a lip liner that is just 1 or 2 shades darker than your natural color will make it appear natural while allowing you to cover up your natural lip line. Filling in your lips with the same color as the liner will keep your makeup looking seamless and natural. Using your finger or a small brush, apply a light and bright highlighter to the upper middle of your lips, right where your lips make a little dip (also called the Cupid’s bow). The highlighter will make your lips look fuller by reflecting light. When shopping for lipstick, select colors that are lighter than your lips or no more than two shades darker than your normal lip color. In general, light and glossy lip colors tend to make your lips look fuller, while dark, matte lip colors can make your lips appear smaller. If you want to define your lips with a darker liner but still make them look full, try filling in with a lipstick or gloss that is slightly lighter than your liner (no more than 1 to 2 shades lighter).

SUMMARY:
Use foundation or concealer to create a larger base. Draw lip liner on the outside rim of your lips. Add highlighter on your Cupid’s bow to reflect light. Choose light and glossy lipsticks.