Month: January 2021
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The Wall Won’t Move, but, I Understand
If someone mentions the word “migraine” they would recognize it as some type of headache. My thought is this, would they identify with the pain and discomfort a migraine can cause to a person. For myself I have to lay down in a dark room and try to fall asleep.
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#7776
I think that age as a number is not nearly as important as health. You can be in poor health and be pretty miserable at 40 or 50. If you’re in good health, you can enjoy things into your 80s. Bob Barker Read more at https://www.brainyquote.com/topics/good-health-quotes While growing up I never once gave it much…
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A Poet and Poem That Moved My Heart
On January 20th a young poet laureate, Amanda Gorman took the microphone at the podium during the President’s Inauguration and read a poem of her creation. I thought I would place it here. When I heard this young woman one other poet entered my mind, the poet, the late, Maya Angelou. I truly hope that…
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Suicide Myths – #3
Being suicidal isn’t about wanting to die. It’s about quieting the pain inside. –Unknown Source: Psychology Today – People often commit suicide for rational reasons. – False! I write this post with some ache in my heart. It is about a young first nation man. I had begun to know the family and also him.…
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Mental Health on Thin Ice
Howie Mandel “There isn’t anybody out there who doesn’t have a mental health issue, whether it’s depression, anxiety, or how to cope with relationships. Having OCD is not an embarrassment anymore–for me. Just know that there is help and your life could be better if you go out and seek the help.” This past several…
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One of These Days Alice…(Ralph Cramden -The Honeymooners)
Intolerance is a thing that causes war, pogroms, crucifixions, lynchings, and makes people cruel to little children and each other. It is responsible for most of the viciousness, violence, terror, and heart and soul breaking of the world. – Betty Smith Tolerance: 1 : capacity to endure pain or hardship : endurance, fortitude, stamina. 2a :…
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Belong, Belong To, Belonging
“You must get lost outside your comfort zone to find where you truly belong.”― Debasish Mridha Cambridge Dictionary: B2[ I ]to feel happy or comfortable in a situation: To Fit In: Cambridge Dictionary: C1to feel that you belong to a particular group and are accepted by that group: I have never felt like I belonged. I grew up feeling out of place. Not really a nerd and definitely not a jock. When…
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Attitude or Attitude?
You cannot control what happens to you, but you can control your attitude toward what happens to you, and in that, you will be mastering change rather than allowing it to master you. Brian Tracy noun manner, disposition, feeling, position, etc., with regard to a person or thing; tendency or orientation, especially of the mind:…
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A Re-blog:PANIC ATTACK VS ANXIETY ATTACK — Healthstead Global limited
***I found this post and thought it was well done. Visit the blogger and let the blogger know if you like the post.*** __________________________________________________________________________________________ PANIC ATTACK VS ANXIETY ATTACK.There is much more fear behind an anxiety attack on the other hand, panic attacks are unpredictable major stressors. PANIC ATTACK; The symptoms are more intense and…
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Advocate?
“I learned a long time ago the wisest thing I can do is be on my own side, be an advocate for myself and others like me.”- Maya Angelou. Maya Angelo Advocate – a. a person who speaks or writes in support or defense of a person, cause, etc. (usually followed by of): b. an advocate…
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Diabetic Lemon Filling- Pie or Tarts
This filling has become one of my favorites. I am not diabetic, but I love the taste. Amazingly it does not shrink away from the sides of the crust. Give it a try the next time you make a lemon pie or some tarts. 1 1/2 cups of Splenda No Calorie Sweetner , Granulated 1/4…
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How I Managed The Pain of Abuse – Continued
“The best revenge is to be unlike him who performed the injury.”― Marcus Aurelius, Meditations “The act of forgiveness takes place in our own mind. It really has nothing to do with the other person.”Louise Hay What I am about to write, and what you are about to read, may not be your cup of tea. It…
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Abuse, How I Escaped The Affects
“You can recognize survivors of abuse by their courage. When silence is so very inviting, they step forward and share their truth so others know they aren’t alone.”― Jeanne McElvaney, Healing Insights: Effects of Abuse for Adults Abused as Children First, one statement about parents and children. Parents, it matters what and how you talk to your…
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