INPUT ARTICLE: Article: New Moon rituals are typically practiced by those who associate themselves with magic, paganism, witchcraft, yoga, meditation, or any other kind of spiritual awareness. The location you choose will ideally be outdoors. Being outside means you will be connected to the outside world in a way that will make it easier to harness the energy of nature. If being outside isn't possible, make sure you are in a comfortable room where you will not be disturbed. Cleansing the area is important to ready it for the new moon ritual. You can do this one of two ways. One way is by smudging the location – sage is ideal as it's associated with the moon. You can also cleanse the location by lighting incense. Some effective incense types that are associated with the new moon include lavender, lemon balm, and calamus scents. To smudge the area, simply light the end of the sage stick and blow on it until there is a visible smoldering glow. Wave it around your body and around the space where your ritual will be performed. You can decorate it as much or as little as you wish; it’s all up to your own personal preferences. Put a pretty tapestry on the ground with a pillow around it for each participant in the ritual. Create your altar on top of the tapestry. Include things that connect you to nature (like flowers) and things that make you feel at peace (like incense or some nostalgic trinket). Use something to correspond with the elements: a feather or incense for air; a shell or small bowl of water for water; a stone or small amount of soil for earth; and, finally, a candle (white or silver for the moon) to represent fire. Candles are an important part of the ritual itself because the flame symbolizes your own inner light and allows you to visualize this in a more tangible way.   Different colors of candles symbolize different energies and desired outcomes. Choose the color that best fits your intentions for the ritual. Red symbolizes action, green symbolizes abundance, yellow is for health, white represents purity or spirituality, and pink is for love.

SUMMARY: Choose an appropriate setting for your ritual. Cleanse the area. Set up an altar. Light candles.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: The less complicated, the easier it is to learn how to use the pattern. Always read the description on the pattern packaging when deciding whether or not the pattern interests you; it will contain guidance on the item, including suggestions for wearing or use. In addition to the overall description, the details about the garment or item are often on the back of the pattern envelope and will help guide you on fit and style. On the pattern you buy you should find an image of the completed item. Most patterns will include a photograph of the completed garment or item on the front of the pattern, with illustrations on the back. If there are variations such as different sleeve lengths, different styles, different collars, etc., the images will usually show these. When trying to get an idea of how a finished garment will look, refer to the photographs over drawings, as they're more realistic. On the package, there should be some indicator of difficulty level. Some pattern companies give an indication of the suitability from beginner to advanced. Trust this estimation and don't bite off more than you can chew. Don't try anything that needs to be lined with another fabric; that's too advanced for the beginner. Start with simple pieces like A-line skirts or basic tops, and work on things like this until you are very comfortable with your skills. On the back of the pattern, you'll be instructed as to which fabric will suit the sewing project. You will note that some patterns suggest a range of fabric types, as well as warnings for fabrics that are not suitable. This gives you leeway to purchase fabric that you like, or that's within budget, etc., as well as forewarning you that you will may have a bad experience if you try to use fabric not suited for the pattern in question! The amount of fabric will also be noted; this is important as it gives you an indication of the cost if you need to buy it, or can help you to decide whether you've enough fabric at home already. These are the extras required to complete the pattern, such as zips, buttons, embellishments, etc. The size, length, and number of such notions is usually made clear. Once you're more comfortable using patterns, you'll want to find smarter ways to lay out your pattern and cut the fabric. You can save a lot of money this way, as patterns can often be more than a little generous. Don't worry about this in the beginning though, as you will not have the skills to judge where to cut right away.
Summary: Choose a simple pattern for a first-time sewing project. Check to make sure you like the item. Check the pattern's difficulty level. Avoid lined garments. Choose the required fabric and supplies. Make sure to get all sewing notions. Be smart about fabric usage.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: It can often be easy to slide back into kid-oriented instruction styles during swimming lessons with adults. But remember that your adult students may already be anxious or uncomfortable. The last thing they need is to be treated like a child on top of everything else.  Praise them when they deserve it, kindly explain how they can improve what they're doing, and always address them with respect and consideration. Give your students time to understand, to ask questions, and to learn at their own pace. Each student learns differently and reacts to various teaching styles differently. Observe your students and see how they seem to learn the best. Then, tailor your instruction to fit each student. For example, some learn by watching someone else do the thing, while others learn by doing and receiving feedback. Don't focus on what the adult swimmer is doing wrong. Instead, encourage them by telling them what they are doing right and providing tips on how to improve what they are already doing. If the student is struggling with a particular stroke, try saying something like, “Your side-to-side head motions are great! Now let's focus on trying to keep your arms straight all the way through the stroke.”

SUMMARY:
Speak to them like adults. Adjust your teaching style. Stay positive.