Have you ever wanted to be a screen writer or movie director? There’s something exciting about creating a story and seeing it to fruition. To become your own movie maker, follow this exercise (no worries, you don’t even need to get up from your chair). Exercise your imagination. Step out on a limb, and think [...]
Embarking on a journey can be both frightening and exciting. When the journey is about health — your own health — you may feel that the frightening far outweighs the exciting. If you’re someone who’s chronically ill, consider your current status: Are you where you want to be? Do you feel satisfied with your level [...]
I’ve had a month of personal situations where I was torn between holding on, and letting go. Maybe you’ve been there too? Sometimes, the kindest thing we can do is to let go, yet our natural impulse is to resist and dig in our heels. Letting go doesn’t have to conjure up negative thoughts. Letting [...]
I’ve collected a wide variety of friends on Twitter and Facebook. They belong to various groups such as family, neighbors, church friends, writer friends, and business colleagues. And, then there’s my group of illness/wellness friends. The characteristics of this last group of people intrigue me. As expected, the vast majority of my illness/wellness friends are [...]
If you think fast food is junk food, think again! Check out the following list of quick pick-me-ups and add some new items to your repertoire. Bon Appétit! Almonds, cashews, pistachios, walnuts, etc. Pumpkin (pepita), flax, sunflower, and chia seeds, etc. Coconut cream concentrate, or tahini butter by the spoon or as a dip for: [...]
