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Modern Day Alchemy
"You can't pour from an empty cup" That notion has been used, widely, to describe the need for self-care. We can't fill up others if we're empty. It's a very helpful way to portray the abstract importance of attending to yourself first, unfortunately, it's not true.
By Christine Hollermann4 years ago in Longevity
Why I Changed My Mind And Opted To Fight
"It is what it is" and "If I were to die today" were two of my dads favorite catchphrases. I sit here in the hospital bed reflecting heavy on him as I run through all my possible options I have ahead of me. Reminiscing about all the things my dad had to go through with my birth mom and me with this nasty disrespectful wolf disease. All this triggered because the admissions team asked a simple question. How old were you when you retired? Meaning got Medicare as an insurance because that is reserved for people who have worked till they are old and put into the system, have a nest egg and house paid off so they can live comfortably in their golden years. Catch 22 I "retired" at 17 BEFORE I even had my first job.
By Kimmie Hite4 years ago in Longevity
On Balance As A Goal Of Personal Development
The topic of balance came up in a recent conversation with a friend. She was relaying the results of one of those personality tests that claim they can classify your personality “type” based on certain behaviors, characteristics, and/or tendencies. There are hundreds but the vast majority are based on the Meyers-Briggs classification system which is itself an out-shoot of Karl Jung’s personality type theory. I have no intention of debating the merits of Jung’s theory in this post, like many theories in the social sciences, it has its proponents and detractors. Instead I will accept it as generally accurate and ask what that implies from a self improvement perspective.
By Everyday Junglist4 years ago in Longevity
Covidland
We’ve been surviving in Covidland for almost two years now. The mixed information and politicized agendas have forced the citizens of the nations into a divide. In the United States, we have always stood behind our God-given freedoms and our constitution. Now in Covidland, these freedoms are being threatened. Our already critically stressed healthcare system is on the verge of collapse.
By Rugergirl224 years ago in Longevity
The Pandemic Brought More People Outside Than Pokemon Go
As someone who’s always out adventuring into nature and going for runs, I’ve noticed a surge in people coming outside ever since the Pandemic began.
By Jordan Mendiola4 years ago in Longevity
A Heart Stopping Rebirth
The calm and surreal darkness enveloped me, as I eased into the tender embrace. I felt at peace as I was lulled by the silent void as I reflected on the moments leading to my slumber. It began with the abrupt disturbance, as the weekly fit of diarrhea and vomit session overcame my dreams- jolting me from the much-needed sound slumber. It had been three months since I was first plagued with the anomaly that was now considered the new norm. It never gave me the courtesy of daytime visits – no, that would have been too courteous and convenient. Every week like clockwork, right as my REM sleep was about to kick in, the terrible twosome made their malicious intents known; coupled with the three-month chest and left arm pain that I had chalked up as stress- I knew it was going to be a long night as I ran to the sanctuary of the bathroom.
By Andrea Cummings4 years ago in Longevity
If You Hate Your Life — Do This Right Now!
Have you ever felt like you just hated every aspect of your life? That’s okay. Before you read any further, I would like to say — Please pause when you feel, I hate my life, What do I do?
By Napoleon4 years ago in Longevity
Interconnective Components of Society
The functionalist's approach perceives the interconnective components of society. It accepts that social constructions and assignments are given to people to perform. It is based on the smooth working of these errands that the community exists and advances. Under this school of reasoning, "the individual is seen as an entertainer with bigger social cycles." (Sociology, 2007). Ought to there be any offenses, then, at that point, through a course of looking for equilibrium, refreshing, and if important reformatory advances are taken to correct the circumstance and re-establish business as usual. In this way, there is a smooth interaction without the requirement for extremist changes in the framework. What occurs with regards to functionalism is that people adjust themselves to the directions of society and disguise appropriate conduct into their characters to adapt to the organization's requirements. "A thing of wonder turns into an object of action as it meets a human need." (Center for Activity Theory and Development Work Research, 2004). Going to the clinical angles, it is seen that this cycle accepts that all foundations, including the piece of the human body, are essential for the complete body. All body parts need to work regularly and satisfactorily to guarantee the smooth working of the all-out body framework. Suppose there is a brokenness in any organ. In that case, it reflects upon the whole framework, and therapeutic activity must be started to fix the illness and take the individual back to the ordinary. Consequently, finding the sickness and its fix are significant viewpoints that should be tended to. It didn't consider that the labor force would fake ailment to guarantee Medical advantages nor the Marxist conviction that the clinical framework was planned so the specialists would be in a condition of complete great wellbeing, to have the option to their maximum capacity consistently and to improve the bourgeoisie by added excess benefits to them.
By Hefixa4 years ago in Longevity
Thankful
There is so much to be thankful for. Life, breath, health, the 5 senses, the ability to work. I'm thankful for all of these things so when did being thankful become boastful. I faithfully prayed to God every day to bring me through and every time he did. Yet growing up has led me to believe that people who do not believe in God have the upper hand. They get over and manipulate the kind hearts of people who do. People will lie straight to your face to get what they want from you. Sad to say even the bible teaches that when you are older you are meant to put childish things behind you. The point of the bible is to read it and apply it to real life. Too many people have faith in God to fight or go against God being real or make-belief. All we know is we want to thank the world really for creating us but we as humans have to make it a person. We came from somewhere and it can't be how science is displaying because who in their right minds wants to believe that we evolved from monkeys. I hate this thing called controversy. Especially when it plays out in my life so often, but I'm thankful.
By Riana Love4 years ago in Longevity
The Trolley Problem & The Pandemic: What Would You Choose?
If you think of the word ‘trolley’, what comes to mind? For those of the British persuasion, perhaps images of shopping carts come to mind. For those on the other side of the pond, ‘trolley’ more likely conjures images of streetcars that run along the tracks of many urban streets around the world.
By James Goydos, MD4 years ago in Longevity
Another Sick Day
It started about a week ago. I was sitting on the toilet and as I finished my business, I sneezed. Now, normally a simple innocent little sneeze means nothing, but for someone like me, who has had constant and chronic sinus issues since I was a child, the sneeze was much more telling.
By Kerry Williams4 years ago in Longevity
The perception of beauty
The perception of what we can call beautiful is strongly influenced by the style and trends of the society we’re living in. To explore this bold premise a little bit deeper (with all due respect) I would take as an example two different versions of Venus during the renaissance era. Interesting that two artist living in the same time frame took a totally different approach when it comes to portrait beauty in its purest form. This movement born in Florence was called the “rebirth” of society. Fueled by deeply humanistic approach, the Renaissance era left an indelible mark in history. Some of the greatest thinkers, artist, statement, came from this touched by wisdom period of time. Is not by mere chance that it’s called the bridge between middle ages and modern civilization.
By Giovanni Profeta4 years ago in Longevity