health
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Rambling on and Reflecting on Personal Transformation in a Global Crisis… The evolution of things that happened when faced with the Covid Pandemic for me was surprising to say the least. It was a frightening time; it started with sickness that spread unseen, watching as death came and people fell at random to the disease.…
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How I Wake Up and Ease Into the Day…. My morning starts as I wake up and ask Alexa what time it is. I rise and walk to the bathroom, where I wash my face with cold water, well water a deeper chill than some know. The invigorating chill helps me wash away the sleep…
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The biggest challenge I will face in the next six months… Cataract surgery. It is what is next on the list of getting older and needing repair. I know, I know, it is a simple thing… or so I have been told. But for me, it is one thing I am fearful of. I know,…
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Nourishing Mind, Body, and Soul Through Simple Joys… My ideal day begins gently. No bells or whistles, usually the stirring of my mutts begins the awakening… I rise naturally, as though my mind and soul have quietly agreed it is time to greet the morning. I stretch slowly, savoring the sensation as light filters softly…
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As I pondered the question of what I could do more of, self-care seemed to come to mind as more of a need and something I could and should do more of… Self-care is often discussed, but many of us struggle to translate the concept into concrete, practical actions in our daily life. This question,…
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Rambling on about Food and Its place in Life…. Food, in its most essential form, is sustenance, it is a requirement for the continuation of life. It is the daily bread that fortifies our bodies, the grains and fruits and proteins that build and repair us, the water that quenches our thirst. Yet, to speak…
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For me, as for a lot of us, relaxing starts upstairs—in the mind. Stress loves to hang around as endless thoughts and worries. That’s why stuff like meditation, journaling, or just staring out the window for a few minutes can help hit reset. I personally find that letting go of mental clutter—turning down the noise…
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Relaxation, Your Way…… My way…… You know, life can feel like it’s packed to the brim—with stuff everywhere, endless notifications, and things to do swirling nonstop. If you’ve ever tried to relax but wondered why it’s not so easy, you’re not alone. The truth is that relaxation isn’t just kicking back in silence, it’s different…
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Discovering the Quiet Truths of Growing Older… The morning, in its gentle clarity, finds me standing on the threshold of a revelation—a quiet place where tears gather not out of sorrow but out of the sheer truth of realization. Yesterday, we spoke of tears of joy, the spontaneous overflow that arrives unbidden, a celebration of…
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A Gray Dawn Rising… Good morning from the deep south, where the horizon wakes gently beneath a heavy, gray sky. The hush outside my window is almost tangible, as if the clouds have pressed their palm against the world, muffling even the birds’ earliest songs. The trees stand in silhouette, the moss draped limbs swaying…
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