Latest Stories

Most recently published stories in Longevity.

Free Weekly Reading: Mirror Dragon Tarot #15 2002
Reading for 3-23 thru 3-29-20 The Center card for the week is Art. This is one of the cards that differs from the more common Ryder Waite Smith Tarot systems. In the RWS decks the #14 of the Major Arcana (or Trumps) is found on the card of Temperance showing us Divine intervention ie: the angel on our shoulder. Like the time your car wouldn't start and you were late for work but avoided a bad car wreck or the time when that slow moving line at the grocery store gave you the chance to meet an important person in your life which you would have missed if you’d gotten into the “lucky” fast moving line. Temperance asks us to recognize beauty between the shadows. Art, on the other hand, asks us to look at every aspect in a given situation - right, wrong, illuminating, blinding, devastating or ecstatic - and find the combinations that work together to create the situation or outcome we choose to have. The energy of Art puts us into a sort of limbo where we can see many aspects. Maybe what we were afraid of isn’t really as bad as we thought or could it even be useful if seen or used differently? Maybe what we’ve relied on up to now falls short and reaching for it only pulls us backward. Imagine being at the apex of a huge wave. While you’re up there time slows and you have a chance to see everything around you. You can see the storm, the wind and the waves and choose the best way to handle your next move. Can the wind and waves be used together to pull you through? Can being above the troughs allow you to see a better direction? We're in a rapidly changing and frightening time. We’re experiencing now something most of us have only heard about in "other" places or times and while we’re doing our best to stay safely distanced, not only for our own protection but, more specifically, to reduce the spread of this new threat this can be a very good time to reflect on how our sense of safety can and has lulled us into a mindless almost robotic sense of invincibility.
By Victoria LaPointe6 years ago in Longevity
Tarot Reading
I have received a many a deck of tarot cards from my good friend Joseph, but I only really ever connected with, or I guess you could say appreciated, one of those decks. It turns out I can be an ungrateful shit, no surprise to those of you who have read my other chapters. Just kidding. I read somewhere that a little self-depreciation can be endearing, so I figured I would throw some fake self-hate out there and wallow in your adoration. Your humble hero is indeed a man of the people. Flawed in a relatable way, but still sufficiently awesome to serve as an aspirational guide for lost and weary readers looking for a guiding light on their journey to fantabulousness. The deck in question was a deck of angel tarot cards. The glittery, sparkly, shiny fairy/angels spoke to me in a way boring ordinary tarot cards never did. I don’t know why. Actually, that’s a lie, I do know why, they were glittery, sparkly, shiny fairies just like me. People talk about the need for representation in the media, black people needing to see black faces on TV, disabled people needing to see disabled people in movies etc Fabulous fairies need to see fabulous fairies in their tarot cards. It’s a thing. Science has my back on this one.
By Brendon6 years ago in Longevity
Don't tell me I’m a Hetero, Apollo -
The system we use to log in and out of at work is called Apollo. You also use Apollo to look up doctors’ codes, addresses, patient history files and results. Apollo is beyond outdated, its archaic, it’s a system that would have seemed old in ancient Egypt school, but it is the pride and joy of our medical system. Keep in mind, up until less than 12 months ago we were still using a Kalamazoo to record payments. For those of you not working in the advanced field of medicine where technology is king, a Kalamazoo is the clicker clackers for credit cards that used to be used before ATMs, eftpos, tap and go etc. It’s a system that has been out of use since before most of you were even born, except in medicine.
By Brendon6 years ago in Longevity
The DR Complex
Alice is my GP. She is stern, smart, forward thinking, knowledgeable, while also having empathy. Now, being a local GP, Alice’s job probably isn't as stressful as those doctors that do ward rounds in a newly opened Hospital, but stress is no excuse for being a cunt. If you don’t have what it takes to do the job with the dignity and empathy it requires, you are in the wrong job. Drs may be smarter than the average bear, but don’t forget that the law of averages still applies, 50% of Drs will graduate in the bottom half of their class. Statistically when there is a normative distribution, and medicine is not immune to the laws of normative distribution, 30% will fall outside of the bell curve. 12.5 % of any group will be shit, 12.5% of any group will be fabulous, and 70% will make up the norm. 2.5% will be superstars, and 2.5% will be breathtakingly incompetent. The expectations applied to the norm will be different in different fields, people expected a Dr to have a better understanding of the human body than a personal trainer, but they expect a personal trainer to have a better understanding of the human body than an accountant. Norms are group specific, and no matter how you spin it, most people are average, 15% are high achievers, and 15% are incompetent. The problem with this is, incompetence in medicine is dangerous. The other problem lies in the 70%ers who think they are top tier superstars. Like ageing silverbacks who have developed myopia and can’t see they are no-longer the kings of the jungle, medicine is populated with a smattering of average old white men who can’t see they are sliding into the bottom 12.5%. The problem is they never thought of themselves as average, and cannot comprehend that they are sliding towards shit faster than a skier taking a tumble on the black run.
By Brendon6 years ago in Longevity
Can Pets Infect Humans With 2019 Novel Coronavirus?
As fear mounts in the hearts of people due to the high frequency spread of 2019 coronavirus disease, people are increasingly asking questions related to the disease. Such questions include: what is the mortality rate of the coronavirus disease? Is there a vaccine or cure for the disease? Are there actions a person can undertake to avoid getting the disease? Can companion animals, pets or livestock infect humans with coronavirus disease 2019?
By Benny Njuguna6 years ago in Longevity
California Lockdown (Lockdown-ish), day 1
So, as I said in my previous article, Gov. Gavin Newsom wiped the calendar clean on various shelter-in-place orders given by counties across California …
By Deeann Mathews6 years ago in Longevity
Can Sun Damage Your Skin Through the Window? And Why Organic Sunblock is So Important and How to Fix Your Skin With Organic Laundry Soap
A question that many people never think about, is whether or not UV rays can be harmful through glass. If you're sat by a window feeling the sun on your skin – does risk causing sun burn or other damage? Perhaps you're sitting by a window as you read this right now; are you in danger?
By Adrian Praljak6 years ago in Longevity
A Gym at the Office: Why Fitness Training is Crucial for Employer
The growth and productivity of an organization highly depend on its workforce. In other words, employees are the strength and backbone of an organization. Employers want their employees to work efficiently, effectively, and give their best at the workplace. This can be achieved by encouraging and motivating employees to give their maximum output.
By Jessica Ann6 years ago in Longevity
The Science of Beauty – Why Are Some Things Beautiful? and Top Reasons to Switch to Organic Detergent
Why is it that some things are considered 'attractive' and other things are considered off-putting? What is it about clear skin in particular that makes someone seem like a better catch? And how can understanding the science behind this attraction help us to be more effective at improving our own looks?
By Adrian Praljak6 years ago in Longevity
Two BIG Reasons to Use Organic Cosmetics and Why Is It Healthier to Go Organic? Food, Skincare, and More
Going organic can have a huge range of benefits for your health. Choosing organic skincare products in particular and organic cosmetics, means that you aren’t placing harsh chemicals on your face and skin. And this can absolute transform how you look and feel.
By Adrian Praljak6 years ago in Longevity
Why are You Unable to Conquer your Weight Loss Goals
You might be doing everything right; you must be having intense workouts owing to the personal training, you are eating the right diet, you are resting well, but you are still not able to meet your weight loss goals. It can be frustrating to have a protruded lower belly, thick love handles, or fat thighs, especially if you are giving your best at the gym. Well, there are numerous reasons why you are not able to lose the extra fat around your body.
By Mila Jones6 years ago in Longevity
What Is Healthcare
Let's face it, health care is boring and complicated. But it's also essential and I wish I didn't wait until I turned 27 and got kicked off my parents plan to figure that out. But seriously, how tf am I supposed to know which candidate's policy to support if I don't even know wtf a deductible is?!
By Nathalia Ramos6 years ago in Longevity