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Living your life - the health and wellness way.
An Invisible Illness
Epilepsy is brutal in its own way. It’s invisible, for a start. Secondly, it’s physically overwhelming and beyond my control. Sometimes I put myself in risky situations, like getting too hot in the sun or not sleeping (or even being in a situation that unexpectedly has flashing lights when I didn’t expect them), but sometimes it comes from nowhere. You can feel fine one moment, walking carelessly with your friends, and the next second you’re waking up in A&E without the foggiest knowledge of who you are.
By V A Harker5 years ago in Longevity
Beautiful Disaster
You think your damaged, I think your beautiful. Do you ever seen a message on your phone and smiled? Have you ever listened to someone put themselves down because someone else made them believe they are unlovable? Have you ever sat with your own broken self and wondered what you could do better? Have you ever felt uncomfortable talking about what breaks your heart? Have you ever had to sit down and write what it is you need from yourself and others? Have you ever felt unwanted and not enough?
By Moon Child 5 years ago in Longevity
Immunity Vs Stress
Today I am going to write about health and the theme is stress. Stress is always present in our daily lives, whether at work, home routines etc. But if we don’t know how to manage stress it can cause serious damage to our health including on our immune system.
By Lydiaa Almeida5 years ago in Longevity
Solo year of the Ox
I think it was the thundering drums that reached into my chest and grabbed my heart into Tibetan Buddhism decades ago. The prayers spoke to me before I knew what the words meant. A year after taking refuge with HH Karmapa, the head of the Karma Kagyu lineage, I was granted permission to play the drum for the nightly Mahakala ceremonies.
By Dakota Lane5 years ago in Longevity
Life in The Rockies
Growing up and living in the Rocky Mountains as your backdrop anywhere you went in Colorado was my life. People always said that Colorado was one of the best places to go skiing or snowboarding, other times we were the last place people had in mind when they wanted beaches. Funny thing about Colorado was you always saw people in shorts and tanks all year round. Sure, winters get cold but it's not something that could bring a whole state to its knees. I was born in Pueblo, Colorado and the city itself could have Denver fit inside its limits. Outside of Pueblo is Colorado Springs, or anyone living in Colorado it’s just Springs. Kids had school when a foot of snow falls even two feet, we had school. Barely had any kind of snow day unless the buses couldn't run. Denver had the hockey, football, basketball, and baseball stadiums. Although both hockey and basketball shared a stadium, there was always something going. The Pepsi Center was one of those that had several events that were always and are mostly held.
By Hazel Taylor5 years ago in Longevity
Mornings
Mornings come, when you give them a moment they are less intimidating. To some a morning is a blessing, a welcoming start to a new day. To others "morning" can mean anything from a disturbed night sleep tossing and turning anxiously about their proposed wake up. You see I used to be like exhibit B, Things changed, later into my teenage years. The trick I found was resonate a happy memory to an early morning time, this mindset enabled me to crave that moment and wake up on time.
By Anna C Graves5 years ago in Longevity
Embrace Your Solitude
Alone time may sound scary but, it is a chance to recharge. I am an introverted extrovert so, as much as I thrive in a social setting I embrace my alone time. During my time of solitude the world slows down and I do things I enjoy. Alone time gives you a chance to practice self-care. You have a chance to improve your mind and focus on your needs. To some, alone time can cause anxiety at first. Being by yourself with your thoughts can be intimidating but, it offers a space to combat your thoughts.
By The Mindful Educator5 years ago in Longevity
