health
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I have developed many habits over my lifetime, some noble, some questionable, and a few that probably deserve their own apology letter. Some have fallen by the wayside, some are still hanging on like loyal little life rafts, and others will surely show up in the future—because apparently, I am still under construction even at…
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Sleep is a funny little creature. It is absolutely necessary, deeply restorative, and somehow still manages to play hard to get the minute we decide we really need it. It is the fuel for another day, the quiet repair shop for the body, the overnight housekeeping crew for the mind, and, if I am being…
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They tell us steps count. They tell us we need a goal. Then they hand us numbers like 5,000, 7,500, and 10,000, as if life comes with a tiny marching band and a daily scoreboard strapped to our wrists. Whoever “they” are, I am not sure what they are walking to, walking away from, or…
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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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