Ease a trowel around the edges of the pot. If it is planted in the ground, dig a wide circle around the plant. You do not want to touch the roots. Lift the plant up, and with your fingers, remove the large dirt clumps around the plant. Do not pull or yank the plant out. With a gentle stream of water, wash off dirt from the plant. You can use your fingers to gently ease clumps away. Pat your plant dry with a paper towel. Do not wait for it to lose its moisture. Place it on a scale. The scale should be able to read measurements as small as milligrams. Record the weight. Return it to its hole, and cover with fresh soil. If you are potting your plants, place some potting soil in the bottom of a pot before putting the plant back in. Cover with fresh potting soil, leaving an inch between the soil and the lip of the pot. Water the plant to replace any lost moisture. You should not weigh your plants often as this can harm the plant by slowing its growth or killing it. As long as you are gentle and do not touch its roots, you may be able to safely remove and weigh the plant a few times, but exercise extreme caution when doing so. After you have a second measurement, use the growth rate formula to calculate the daily average growth rate. The equation for this growth rate is (W2−W1)T{\displaystyle {\frac {(W2-W1)}{T}}}where W1=first weight, S2=second weight, and T equals the number of days between each.
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One-sentence summary -- Remove your plant from its pot. Rinse soil from the roots. Place your plant on the scale. Replace the plant in its pot. Wait a month before repeating. Calculate the growth rate formula.


To meditate, sit in a quiet, comfortable space. Close your eyes. Focus your attention on your breath. Don't daydream or think about your life. Instead, hone in on the sensations around you. What do you hear, feel, and smell? Start with five minutes, and work your way up to twenty minutes of meditation a day.  If you start losing your train of thought, it's OK. Just steer your concentration back to your breath. You may only be able to meditate for a few minutes at first, but you will get better over time. Instead of ignoring new sounds and smells, try to guess what it is. If possible, investigate the source to see if you were right or not.  For example, if you smell something cooking, guess what food it is. Does it smell like meat, spices, or baked goods? Is it close to you or faint and faraway? If you hear a knocking noise, evaluate your surroundings. Is it coming from a certain wall? Is it a consistent patter or an erratic beat? What might someone be doing to make that noise? As you eat, try to identify all of the different sensations in your mouth. To do this, chew and taste your food for a few seconds before swallowing. Pause for two or three seconds between each bite. Ask yourself:  What different flavors do I notice? Do the flavors change as I chew? What is the texture like? Does this food leave a particular aftertaste? Ask a friend or family member to stick a few objects into a pillow case. Close your eyes, and pick one object at random. Using only your hands, try to guess what the object is. Ask yourself:  What is the texture of the object? Is it smooth, bumpy, ridged, or soft? Does it feel hot, cold, or neither? What shape is it? Does it open? Is there a button or other moveable part on it? When you shake it, do you feel something rattling inside? Does it make a noise?
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One-sentence summary -- Practice mindfulness meditation daily. Identify any strange sounds or smells. Slow down as you eat your food to savor it. Feel objects with your eyes closed to improve your sense of touch.


Pay any fees upfront, as you don't want to have to deal with this after your dog has passed away. Try to stay calm for the dog's sake. It will not know what is going on, so it's best to not make is scared at the end of its life. Many times a sedative will be given to your dog in one of its muscle. This will help it relax, as the euthanasia solution needs to be given in the vein, usually using a front leg vein. After access to the vein is achieved, the solution is slowly given and the dog's heart will soon stop. This normally takes place very quickly.  Many veterinarians will place a small catheter into the vein while others are adept at using a plain needle on a syringe full of the euthanasia solution. The veterinarian will usually need their assistant to help hold the pet and keep its leg steady, but you should be able to stroke and speak to your pet if you want to. Occasionally a dog with heart or circulation troubles will take a bit more time for the solution to work. The dog may give a sigh or a couple of deep breaths. The veterinarian will check with his or her stethoscope to make sure your dog's heart is stopped before pronouncing it dead. They will assist you in respectfully readying your dog's body for a proper disposition. Grieving at the loss of your beloved companion is normal. Your dog gave you companionship, loyalty, and unconditional love, which will be sorely missed. Everyone grieves differently: some cry, some get angry, some feel sadness. Here are some tips to help you cope with your loss:  Create a memorial. This could be a spot on a shelf with your dog's framed photo, a special photo album with photos, or you could plant a tree or bush in your dog's memory. Write your feelings in a journal. Ask your humane society or veterinarian if there are any pet loss support groups in the area. Call a pet loss hotline to speak with a counselor  Most of all, remember the happy times with your dog and enjoy those good memories.
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One-sentence summary -- Bring your dog to the veterinary office or prepare a space in your home, if the euthanasia is happening at home. Understand how your dog will be euthanized. Grieve for your pet.


Take whatever meat that you were cooking out of the roasting pan, and set it aside to rest. Tilt the pan to one side, so you can pour all of the meat drippings into a measuring cup. Make sure that the measuring cup that you’re using is heat-resistant and can hold at least 2 cups (473 ml). While the drippings from the meat have plenty of concentrated flavor, it will also have a lot of fat. Let the drippings sit for a moment so the fat rises to the surface. Use a spoon to carefully skim the fat from the top and discard.  You can purchase a measuring cup specifically designed to separate the fat out of a liquid. When you pour the drippings through it, the fat stays behind so you don’t need to skim it. You can also reserve 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of the fat to use in place of the butter when you make the roux for the gravy if you prefer. When you’ve removed all of the fat from the drippings, pour the chicken stock into the measuring cup with them. You want the total amount of liquid to equal 2 cups (473 ml), so add enough stock to reach that level and set the mixture aside. If you prefer, you can substitute beef stock or vegetable stock for the chicken stock.
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Remove the meat from the pan and pour the drippings into a measuring cup. Skim the fat from the drippings. Add the chicken stock to the drippings and set aside.