Run a stream of cool water over the beans until they’re completely submerged. There should be about 3 inches (7.5cm)  of water above the top layer. From here, you can decide whether you’d prefer to hot soak or cold soak the beans.  A good rule of thumb is to use roughly 2-5 cups (475ml-1L) of water for every cup of dried beans you want to soak. The exact amount you add will depend on the quantity of beans you’re preparing, as well as their size. The beans will expand as they soak, so it’s important that you place them in a container that offers a little extra room and use plenty of water to keep them covered. If the beans are in a stove-safe pot, turn on the cooktop and let them begin heating up. If you’re using a bowl, you can heat the water in a tea kettle first, then pour it over the top of the dried beans. Black beans will typically need 1-4 hours for a proper hot soak.  Smaller servings (between 2-4 cups, or 300-600g) shouldn’t require much time, whereas a big batch may need to sit longer in order to fully soften up. A thorough soak will break down the starches around the shells of the beans, effectively tenderizing them. For a more hands-off approach, submerge the beans in water that’s room temperature, then find something to occupy yourself for the next 6-8 hours. It’s that easy! Set a timer to remind yourself to drain the beans once they’re finished soaking.  Move the beans to the refrigerator while they soak if space in your kitchen is at a premium.  Cold-soaking is a convenient way to prepare black beans if you want to enjoy them at the end of a busy day—just put them in water before you head to work or school. Remove the beans from the bowl or pot and transfer them to a colander. Run them under a light stream of water, giving the colander an occasional shake to separate them. When you’re finished, they’ll be ready to cook and add to your favorite recipes or store for later. Rinsing the beans after soaking them isn’t strictly necessary, but it will help get rid of some of the starches that cause gas and make them hard to digest.
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One-sentence summary -- Fill the container with water. Hot soak the beans to save time. Leave the beans to soak overnight instead. Rinse the beans clean.

Q: Get to know your own emotions, feelings, wants and needs. Assert yourself with others so that you can get what you need to be happy and fulfilled.  If you constantly rely on others to determine how you feel or how you should act, you tend to adopt their emotions and reactions. Instead, prioritize your needs and wants by learning to act on your own.  Don’t wait to ask permission of other people to act. You can make your own decisions without asking someone else for approval. Start with small decisions. Don’t ask someone if a piece of clothing looks good on you before you buy it. Just buy it if you like it. Gradually make larger decisions without other people’s input. This will build your self-confidence and will create space for your own feelings and needs to shine through.  Ensure that you don't have to rely on other people to get you out of difficult situations. Bring your own car or know how to get home easily when needed. Have enough money to be able to make alternate arrangements if you start feeling overwhelmed. Ask others to respect your downtime during which you can rejuvenate. Set up a space for yourself for when you need to remove yourself from situations or when you feel more vulnerable, such as when you’re tired.  This is especially important to prevent you from taking on your partner's feelings too much.,  Find a place that you associate with peace and tranquility. Keep a picture of a waterfall or a lush forest with you and look at it when overwhelmed. Having physical space when you’re in a crowd, for example, can help you find a bit of emotional space. When there is a lot of people around, find places of refuge, such as sitting on the edges or standing apart. If you are an HSP and you are extra sensitive to your surroundings, make a conscious effort to choose locations that give you emotional space. For example, when you’re at a restaurant, sit at a table where you can sit with your back up against the wall. Don’t sit at a table in the middle, near the bathrooms, or near the garbage. Learn to center yourself in distressing situations by concentrating on your breath or imagining a place that makes you happy. This can be a great tool to use when you sense yourself becoming absorbed by other people’s emotions. For a few minutes, keep exhaling negativity, inhaling calm. This helps to ground yourself and purify fear or other difficult emotions.   Visualize negativity as gray fog lifting from your body, and hope as golden light entering. This can yield quick results. Try yoga and breathing techniques. These practices draw upon emotional centering and provide safe harbor in times of storm. Your breathing habits have developed unique to your own life rhythms. They can sometimes keep you from getting the optimal amount of oxygen throughout your body in the right moments.  Your breathing can be altered, however, by practicing yoga or other breathing techniques, which can give you more control over negative emotions when they begin to arise.
A: Learn how to rely on yourself. Create your own private place in a home shared with others. Give yourself physical space when you’re in public. Develop a sense of inner peace.

Article: When the English "to" is synonymous for "toward," the Spanish "a" is the most suitable translation. It is also the most suitable when someone is going to a certain destination.  Example: to go to Spain Translation: ir a" España  Example: to go to the library Translation: ir a la biblioteca When an action is done to another person or something is given to another person, the "to" used in reference to the other person or indirect object of the sentence is usually translated to "a."  Example: Maria gave the book to her brother. Translation: Maria dio el libro a su hermano. ” When "to" is used in a numerical proportion, translate it to "a."  Example: He won with a vote of three to one. Translation: Ganó con un voto de tres a uno. " When one object is described in relation or comparison to another object, translate the "to" to "a."  Example: the book to the left of the lamp Translation: el libro a la izquierda de la lámpara " In expressions using "to" to describe someone's intentions, translate the word to "a."  Example: He went to study. Translation: Se fue a estudiar.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Use "a" for movement and destinations. Stick with "a" when expressing indirect objects. Express a proportion or ratio with “a. Define relationships and comparisons with "a. Explain intention with "a.