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Today in History
Thank you for stopping by my blog today, I appreciate you. Have a great day, enjoy today and be safe. Melinda 1054 Chinese astronomers spot a “guest star” in the sky, so brilliant it can be seen in the daytime. It will remain visible for some two years, be observed in Asian, Arab, and possibly American lands, and later […]
To America with Love
Photos from Washington, D.C. at the WWII Memorial, Korean War Memorial, and Vietnam Memorial.
Looking For The Light’s 10 year anniversary
I started blogging with WordPress in 2005 with a blog called Defining Memories. After greiving my granny the blog took on a different look and a name change made sense. Looking For The Light is the name of my blog but also how I look at life. My life’s history is not completely resolved hence Looking For the Light. Through blogging I have grown in ways never imagined. Bloggers have provided support, another view, similar backgrounds to learn from and most of all a sense of community. I’m a more understanding person, less shallow, open hearted and loving person from blogging. Thank you and let’s keep rocking! Happy Anniversary with WordPress.com! You registered on WordPress.com 10 years ago. Thanks for flying with us. Keep up the good blogging.
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Change.org New Bill to protect LGBTQ
Please visit Change.org to see the original petition to sign. Change.org Melinda — A new bill in Congress would be the first national nondiscrimination law for LGBTQ Americans. If it passes, those in the LGBTQ community would no longer have to worry about losing their jobs because of who they are. Mark decided to start this petition because he sees […]
My CBD Experience. (So Far)
Originally posted on The Lessons of Lyme:
Lately I have been going on a lot about CBD products, and their benefits. I have tried quite a few, and have found what I think is going to be my go-to brand. I will share that with you in a moment. For the last 6 years, I have been plagued by Lyme Disease, and it’s lengthy list of symptoms. Mine is a chronic condition, and although I have tried to treat with many protocols, none seemed to quite do the trick. After reading up on the possible benefits of using CBD, I began trying different brands, and I will tell you from experience, that not all CBD is created equal. CBD, and Medical Marijuana use is on the rise, and many people, companies, and countries are trying to cash in. If you are truly seeking the health benefits, do your homework. Don’t buy Gas Station CBD. Disclaimer: The following is an unsolicited review, and recommendation. After doing a Google search for “Top CBD Brands” I came across a link for Lazarus Naturals. It can normally be found based on reviews, within the top 5-10 brands listed. Lazarus Naturals was formed in 2014 and is one of the largest CBD companies in the Pacific Northwest (U.S.A.) They have dedicated themselves to delivering high-quality CBD products that are accessible to everyone, especially those who need them most. This is highlighted by their Assistance Program that offers…
Antibiotics, Lyme and Candida
Originally posted on Pride IN Justice:
Yeast overgrowth is a common concern for Lyme patients who undergo long-term antibiotic therapy and certain herbal antimicrobial treatments. Or in my case any type of treatment with antibiotics, even if for a short time only. Several antibiotics pose a great risk of destroying intestinal health, allowing yeast to flourish. One such yeast is…
Survivor & So Much More *First Posted 4/21/2014*
I am alive, happy, productive and helping other Survivors. I’m very blessed. My childhood and teenage years were so difficult I truly believed suicide was the only answer. My first attempt was at 9 years old, I took all the pills in my dad’s medicine cabinet. I got a buzz then my stomach pumped. Suicide was always on my mind since the abuse was every day. If it wasn’t physical abuse, it was constant mental abuse by my mother. At the same time, I saw my mother physically and emotionally abused by my alcoholic stepfather. At 13 years old I left my abusive life behind. It sounds great but you are so wounded you don’t want to look anyone in the eye, they may hit you or call you names. My mind stripped down and filled with trash, my mother took every drop of confidence I had. Over time my confidence grew and I started building who I am today. I did get called names and had a couple good fights. Sounds like any teenager trying to spread their wings. I have many unresolved emotions, responses, and fears. Who doesn’t? What I can say for sure, I’m a survivor and so much more. Survivors have to dig really deep after being kicked down. It took years for me to discover what I liked and longer to get over my fear of failure. My mother told me I was stupid all the time. I know better […]
Gallery Travels: The Palace Versailles Château Rive Gauche
Originally posted on For the Love of Art:
A short train ride outside of Paris you will find The Palace Versailles Chateau Rive Gauche. This is a must see, the experience is like no other. The museum compares to the top museums in Paris. The gardens are magnificent and perfectly manicured, beautiful waterfall statues are strategically placed. This is before you enter The Palace. Enjoy! Melinda Discover the Estate The Palace of Versailles, whose origins date back to the seventeenth century, was successively a hunting lodge, a seat of power and , from the nineteenth century , a museum. With the gardens and the Palaces of Trianon, the park of the Château de Versailles spreads over 800 hectares. « It’s not a palace, it’s an entire city. Superb in its size, superb in its matter.» – CHARLES PERRAULT, LE SIÈCLE DE LOUIS LE GRAND, 1687 With 60,000 artworks, collections of Versailles illustrate 5 centuries of French History. This set reflects the dual vocation of the Palace once inhabited by the sovereigns and then a museum dedicated “to all the glories of France” inaugurated by Louis-Philippe in 1837. Water features of all kinds are an important part of French gardens, even more so than plant designs and groves. At Versailles, they include waterfalls in some of the groves, spurts of water in the fountains, and the calm surface of the water reflecting the sky and sun in the Water Parterre or…
The messy, complicated truth about grief
IDEAS TED TALKS May 1, 2019 / Nora McInerny Mourning the loss of a loved one isn’t efficient, compact or logical, and it changes us forever, says writer Nora McInerny. She explains why. I quit my job shortly after my husband Aaron died in 2014 following three years with brain cancer. It made sense in the moment, but I needed money to keep my son and myself alive so I went to a networking event to hopefully make connections. I was introduced to a successful woman in her early 70s who everyone referred to as a “legend.” She wanted to meet me for coffee and I thought, “What could she possibly see in me?” What she saw in me was herself. She had been 16 when her boyfriend died. He was her first love and they were teenagers in a different era, when it was perfectly plausible that you would be married after high school. Instead, he went to the hospital one day and never came back. She learned later that he’d died of cancer, which his parents had kept secret from him and from his friends. They didn’t know how to talk about it, and they didn’t want him or his friends to worry. This boy had died decades ago. She was married, a mother and a grandmother. And she told me about his death as if it had happened weeks ago, as if she were still 16, still shocked and confused that […]
Living Beyond Limits
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The Disability Award — Guest Blogger Fightmsdaily
I was at a complete loss for words when I learned that Melinda at https://lookingforthelight.blog/, choose to nominated me for this award because there are so many others with amazing stories of their own. I never in a million years would have thought that I would have such an honor to be nominated for The […] The Disability Award — Fightmsdaily
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Gentle Reminder: You’re Not Who You Think You Are
Originally posted on Julie de Rohan:
Do you ever feel like a walking contradiction? Does it feel as though you hold conflicting beliefs about yourself simultaneously? It’s not unusual to have paradoxes within us. The tension they create is often what brings us to counselling. Clients frequently share with me what they think about themselves – “I’m greedy”, “I’m lazy”,…
We Are The World Blogfest #WATWB #23
We Are The World Blogfest: Spreading Stories of Positivity and Compassion in Social Media Please forgive the crazy layout, WordPress is still crazy!!!!! Have a great weekend. M https://lookingforthelight.blog/2019/04/26/we-are-the-world-blogfest-watwb-23/ https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news/3290/Nepalese-Army-Removes-Two-Tons-Of-Waste-From-Mount-Everest Nepalese Army Removes Two Tons Of Waste From Mount Everest April 20, 2019 The Nepalese Army has removed two tons of waste from Mount Everest under its Mount Everest cleanup campaign. Credit: Nepal Army According to the Nepalese Army, the cleanup campaign was launched on April 14, 2019 as part of the 24th annual “Wildlife Week”, a program organized by the Sagarmatha National Park Office. After the cleanup campaign was concluded, the army transported half of the non-biodegradable waste by helicopter to the Blue Waste To Value Company. The remaining ton of waste was taken to the army barraks in Okhaldhunga for treatment, according to a press release issued by the army. The Nepalese army has also pledged to provide the manpower and machines necessary for the Clean Mountains Campaign which will run until May 19, 2019. Welcome to #WATWB # 23! We are sharing stories about people doing good work and bringing hope to the world. To learn more about this monthly blogfest, visithttps://www.damyantiwrites.com/we-are-the-world-blogfest/and the WATWB Facebook page for more positive posts. Please post on that Friday or over the weekend, or, If you have other schedule conflicts, you could post later within the week or add a positive news link and the WATWB badge with another of your regular posts. This Blogfest is all about spreading the love, […]
Wisdom Wednesday – What Are You Trying to Find?
Originally posted on PTSD & Complex-PTSD Awareness:
All of us are trying to find something. Trying to find meaning, love, contentment. Because we feel like something is missing. That’s why we keep ourselves so busy, why we kill ourselves with work, why we can’t be still. This drive is what allows us to accomplish things. So it’s not all bad.…
The Musee’ d’Orsay
Originally posted on For the Love of Art:
Rebuilding Notre-Dame de Paris ? The Musée d’Orsay wishes to express its deep sorrow at the tragedy that has struck Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral. We would also like to extend our gratitude to those men and women who fought to save this emblem of our capital and this monument that belongs to the heritage of humanity. The President of the French Republic has announced the launch of a national and international public appeal to rebuild the cathedral. In order to help raise money for this reconstruction, the Government has put in place a shared portal http://www.rebatirnotredame.gouv.fr that regroups four charitable establishments and foundations authorised to raise funds via donations: – The Centre des monuments nationaux – The Fondation Notre Dame / Avenir du Patrimoine à Paris – The Fondation du patrimoine – The Fondation de France These structures work to collect as many donations as possible from France and abroad while honouring certain commitments: full payment of all funds raised, secure payment and guaranteed transparency regarding fund-raising procedures.
Peace Over Violence Denim Day
Greetings 1in6 Partners, This Wednesday, April 24th, millions around the world will join together in observance of Denim Day, the longest-running sexual violence prevention and education campaign. We at 1in6 are reaching out to invite and encourage your military base or organization to participate. For the last 20 years, Peace Over Violence’s Denim Day campaign has inspired and mobilized individuals, beginning with an accessible call to action: wearing jeans with a purpose. Denim Day recalls an Italian Supreme Court case that sparked international outrage when a judge overturned a lower court’s conviction of a rapist because the victim wore jeans. The judges ruled that because the victim was wearing tight jeans, she must have helped her attacker remove them, thus implying consent. In its 20th year, the campaign message remains consistent: There is no excuse and never an invitation to rape. Denim Day calls on all individuals, institutions and elected officials to challenge destructive attitudes and myths that surround sexual violence. Denim Day has garnered support from military bases across the country throughout its history, identifying the campaign as a tool that assists in bringing sexual violence education and resources to survivors in the armed forces. Events that have taken place include simply wearing jeans with a purpose, 5k runs, moments of silence, open mic nights and screenings of films like The Invisible War. Denim Day 2019 Registered Military Bases to date: ● Army National Guard Professional Education Center● 1st Calvary […]
Be Your Own Advocate In Bipolar Medication Management
Originally posted on The Dopamine Queen:
It seems many people with Bipolar Disorder are leaving their treatment plan completely up to their doctors. I often hear about how a med is not working for someone or how the side effects are making it not worth the benefits of taking it. When I ask these people if they’ve spoken to their doctor they often say no. Although I love to advocate for people and am happy to offer my opinions and experiences of the drugs I am aware of, I’m here to ask you to be your own advocate as well. For me, there is nothing more empowering than knowledge. When I first accepted my diagnosis (approximately seven years after being diagnosed) I dove head first into research. I read every book, article, study and paper on Bipolar Disorder. I also read hundreds of Bipolar medication forums with thousands of comments. I wanted the first hand knowledge of the people taking the pills, not what the manufacturer of the medication told a doctor it might do. When I started talking to my doctor about mood stabilizers and antipsychotics he was not impressed, he was worried and wanted to know if I thought I was manic. ABSOLUTELY YES. I mean, no one does research like manic me. I chose which medications I was going to take and my doctor assisted in getting me those medications and monitoring me for extreme side effects…
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
Contact Us 55 E Jackson Blvd, Suite 490Chicago, IL 60604 P: (800) 826-3632F: (312) 642-7243 Our Mission DBSA provides hope, help, support, and education to improve the lives of people who have mood disorders. Crisis Information If you or someone you know has thoughts of death or suicide, call (800) 273-TALK (800-273-8255) or 9-1-1 immediately. You can also text DBSA to 741-741. Or contact a medical professional, clergy member, loved one, friend, or hospital emergency room. Crisis Looking for asupport group? DBSA Support Groups for peers, friends, and family. Visit http://www.dsalliance.org to find a Support Group near you. I’m Living Proof Without success stories, it’s easy to think you will always feel this way and you won’t be able to have the life you had hoped for. Perhaps you remember this feeling when you were first diagnosed. Did life get better for you? Share your journey with teens experiencing mood disorders to give others hope because—you’re living proof! Matthew, 34 I was not formally diagnosed until I was 29 years old. It was only 2 months after marrying the love of my life. I became severely manic after suffering from undiagnosed mild depression as long as I could remember. I was first hospitalized in January, but when I was released I didn’t take my medication, then sure enough, 6 months later I had another manic episode, but this time was much worse. I fell into a bad psychosis, suffering from delusions, I even felt I didn’t want to […]
People are finally talking about mental health. Now what?
Originally posted on Shedding Light on Mental Health:
I’m a huge fan of all those who have been willing to talk about their challenges with their mental health. It’s wonderful to know that we are not alone. I love it when celebrities use their platforms for great causes. But…we also have to start asking the question what’s next? It’s one thing to be aware of mental health and it’s another to face the harsh reality of waiting for two months before one can see a psychiatrist. Not to mention the enormous challenges for emergency rooms across the country who are often the first stop for those experiencing a mental health crisis. I’m not worried about celebrities having access to care. They can afford to pay for private care if they have to. But I am concerned about the quality of care for everyone. The fact that medications don’t work immediately and the side effects can make the treatment impossible to stick with. Talking about mental health is important. I do it often. But figuring out ways to help others get the care they need when they need it may just be the most important problem that needs solved in a generation. Almost everyone is talking about mental health. Yay!!! Now let’s do something about the care people need.
Conversation 023 – Dealing with Toxic People
Originally posted on Spirituality is the only way to solace:
This conversation is between me(Seeker 2) and my friend(Seeker 1) on how do we deal with toxic people – the people who bring in negative reactions, negative emotions and negative energy through their dealings. Seeker 2: They say we keep learning lessons till the last minute of our life and how true! Seeker 1: True…Cent percent! It always puzzled me why only good people suffer… Seeker 2: If you think it is suffering then it is suffering…it’s just the mindset…according to me it is evaluation of people in circumstances for our self-improvement. It is only between I and I! Seeker 1: What you are saying is correct in one way. Still these days I am seeing this a lot. You do things that’s morally correct but still hell a lot of trouble awaits you. But people indulging in all sorts of incorrect/immoral activities are leading better lives and suffer less! Seeker 2: That’s why I said it is the mindset of people involved. Most of the time even the family is hostile to a person who lost earning capability. Where does the person go then? Seeker 2: Inner strength and self-belief is the key in such situation. That’s why scriptures like Srimad Bhagavatham holds the key. They can have a very positive effect while dealing with adverse circumstances. Seeker 1: “Inner strength is the key in such situation” – I…
SPRING — Guest Blogger Patricia J Grace
What was left out from the above definition is that for some this condition becomes permanent because trauma early on went unprocessed. With age some aspects are greatly relieved, while others become more challenging . The rattle of others around me shakes me to my core,. With spring’s awakening the solace of nature is needed, […] via SPRING — Patricia J Grace
Change.org New Bill to protect LGBTQ
Please visit Change.org to see the original petition to sign. Change.org Melinda — A new bill in Congress would be the first national nondiscrimination law for LGBTQ Americans. If it passes, those in the LGBTQ community would no longer have to worry about losing their jobs because of who they are. Mark decided to start this petition because he sees […]
Three New WordPress.com Color Schemes — Guest The WordPress.com Blog
We’ve launched three new color schemes to customize your WordPress.com dashboard! via Three New WordPress.com Color Schemes — The WordPress.com Blog
Tuesday Quote
Faith — *Guest The Feathered Sleep*
My love it is so hard to keep faith with every day there are changing shades from day to night sometimes I am comforted by fireflies and evening moth who dual beyond the porch, betrayed by flicker and swat I imagine the patterns of her wings, that magic sting of light so short their lives […] via Faith — TheFeatheredSleep
From One Sarcastic Little Shit To Another – Happy Mother’s Day — Guest Invisibly Me
This day can be difficult and painful for many; I don’t want to be insensitive covering Mother’s Day so please feel free to avoid this post if it may be triggering. There are many who don’t have a relationship with their mothers, and those who have traumatic ones. Then there are those who have said […] via From One Sarcastic Little Shit To Another – Happy Mother’s Day — Invisibly Me
How can we save the Bee’s, one hive at a time TED.COM
Where in the world will you find the most advanced e-government? Estonia. IDEAS.TED.COM
IDEAS.TED.COM Mar 15, 2018 / Andrew Keen This tiny republic has the most startups per person and the fastest broadband speeds, and it offers something no other country does: e-residency. Estonia is aiming to create the ideal information society. Technology thinker and entrepreneur Andrew Keen goes there to find out how it works. The future sometimes appears in the unlikeliest of places. The tiny country on the northeastern edge of Europe known as Estonia — or “E-stonia” as former president Toomas Hendrik Ilves calls it — has the most startups per person, the zippiest broadband speeds, and the most advanced e-government in the world. Estonia has had the ill fortune to share a border with Russia and a sea with Denmark, Sweden and Germany, regional powers that have all been rather too related to the little Baltic republic. And yet this land of just 28,000 square miles is today — with South Korea, Israel, Singapore and its Scandinavian neighbors — one of the most wired and innovative countries. The government and people of Estonia are trying to invent the ideal information society and figuring out how to live well in cyberspace. Estonia is the first country in the world to offer “e-residency”: an electronic passport that offers any businessperson the right to use legitimate Estonian legal or accounting online services and digital technologies. With this initiative, the country is disrupting the age-old intimacy between physical territory and citizenship. The e-residency […]
Sorry to bother you, but do you say “sorry” too much? What to say instead IDEAS.TED.COM
IDEAS.TED.COM Mar 11, 2019 / Daniella Balarezo Jenice Kim When we needlessly apologize, we end up making ourselves small and diminish what we’re trying to express, says sociologist Maja Jovanovic. This post is part of TED’s “How to Be a Better Human” series, each of which contains a piece of helpful advice from someone in the TED community. To see all the posts, go here. Think about all the times you use the word “sorry” in a typical day. There are the necessary “sorry”s — when you bump into someone, when you need to cancel plans with a friend. But what about the unnecessary “sorry”s? The “sorry, this may be an obvious idea” at a meeting, the “sorry to cause trouble” when rescheduling a haircut, the “sorry, there’s a spill in the dairy aisle” at the supermarket. Canadian sociologist Maja Jovanovic believes the “sorry”s we sprinkle through our days hurt us. They make us appear smaller and more timid than we really are, and they can undercut our confidence. Jovanovic, who teaches at McMaster University and Mohawk College in Hamilton, Ontario, became interested in this topic when she attended a conference four years ago. The four women on a panel were, she says, “experts in their chosen fields. Among them, they had published hundreds of academic articles, dozens of books. All they had to do was introduce themselves. The first woman takes a microphone and she goes, ‘I don’t know […]
Lynn Nanos Guest Post: Revolving Door of the Mental Health System — Kitt O’Malley
Thank you, Lynn Nanos, LICSW, author of Breakdown: A Clinician’s Experience in a Broken System of Emergency Psychiatry, for this guest post. As a mobile emergency psychiatric social worker in Massachusetts, I evaluate many patients who have learned that getting psychiatrically hospitalized is more likely when they don’t take their medication and attend psychotherapy sessions. […] via Lynn Nanos Guest Post: Revolving Door of the Mental Health System — Kitt O’Malley
Let’s celebrate boys for their strengths, not their size — *ideas.ted.com*
We need to teach the boys in our lives that bigger is not better and that their character matters more than their muscles, says rapper and poet Meta Sarmiento. via Let’s celebrate boys for their strengths, not their size — ideas.ted.com
What would you do if you could play hooky for a day? — *ideas.ted.com*
This 4-question quiz can help you identify the specific things that could make you happier right now, says writer Sam Horn. Just pick up a pen and paper. via What would you do if you could play hooky for a day? — ideas.ted.com
How did the chicken reach the great idea? She borrowed The Onion’s techniques for brainstorming — ideas.ted.com
Brainstorms can result in a lot of sound and fury — shouted ideas, whiteboards covered with scribbles — but not much else. Here’s how The Onion sets up sharing for success, from designer and ex-Onion staffer Brian Janosch. via How did the chicken reach the great idea? She borrowed The Onion’s techniques for brainstorming — ideas.ted.com
Weighted Blanks for Mental Health — The Psych Talk
A weighted blanket is a blanket filled with hypoallergenic, non-toxic polypropylene pellets. The pellets are sewn into self-contained small pockets that are evenly distributed throughout the blanket. These pellets give the blanket its weight, which should generally be around 10 percent of the user’s body weight, give or take a few pounds depending on the […] Weighted Blanks for Mental Health — The Psych Talk
Thoughts Job Hunting: Working Temporary
I started as a Recruiter in 1982 placing employees in light industrial jobs. My clients hired, warehouse workers, packing, anything in the warehouse that didn’t require heavy lifting or above a certain OSHA rating. It was a tough job, we had people not get their time card in on time and want to kick my ass, more than once. We had […]
What’s a nursing home combined with a childcare center? A hopeful model for the future of aging — ideas.ted.com
Imagine a place for the elderly that’s also filled with the sounds of children playing. Marc Freedman goes to Singapore to investigate a new model for intergenerational living. via What’s a nursing home combined with a childcare center? A hopeful model for the future of aging — ideas.ted.com
Thoughts on Job Hunting
For many Spring Break is time to job hunt before the next school year starts. I worked in the Recruiting/Consulting/Staffing business for 30 years. I wanted to share some lessons that helped me and got me fired twice. Drawing the Line It can be difficult to draw the work/friend line for extroverted people, you may think your new lunch mates are […]
Moonshine
Originally posted on TheFeatheredSleep:
(inspired by finding an old photograph of a fancy-dress party I attended at University that I hadn’t seen in years) One of them is me but which holds the key? Later perhaps we shall know our fruiting journey through maze of youth and slow pull of stocking for kind of touch best found in satiny afternoon…
On This Day In History March 7th
1876 Alexander Graham Bell patents the telephone Following the development of his prototype ‘harmonic telegraph’ device, Scotland-born Alexander Graham Bell receives a US patent on a revolutionary new form of instantaneous communication, the telephone. 1965 Selma civil rights march becomes ‘Bloody Sunday’ Marching for civil rights for African Americans, hundreds of unarmed and peaceful protesters cross the Edmund […]
5 Things I Wish I’d Known Before My Chronic Illness
New York Times By Tessa Miller Feburary 18, 2019 Finding out you have a chronic illness — one that will, by definition, never go away — changes things, both for you and those you love. Seven Thanksgivings ago, I got sick and I never got better. What I thought was food poisoning turned out to be Crohn’s disease, a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that doesn’t have a cure. It fools my immune system into attacking my digestive system, resulting in what I can only describe as the attempted birth of my intestines through my butthole. It’s a cruel and often debilitating disease. Since that first hospital stay, I’ve had colonoscopies, biopsies, CT scans, X-rays, blood and stool tests, enemas, suppositories, rectal foams, antiemetics, antidiarrheals, antivirals, antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, opiates, steroids, immunoglobulin, biologics and three fecal transplants (if you want to hear a story about my 9-year-old poop donor and a blender, find me on Twitter). My disease is managed now thanks to an expensive drug called infliximab, but the future is unpredictable. IBD works in patterns of flares and remissions, and little is known about what causes either. When I was diagnosed, I didn’t know how much my life would change. There’s no conversation about that foggy space between the common cold and terminal cancer, where illness won’t go away but won’t kill you, so none of us know what “chronic illness” means until we’re thrown into being sick […]
Iditarod 2019 — MyLifeasaPhotographer
Saturday, March 2 was the 111th Iditarod held in Anchorage Alaska. Well, the opening ceremony that is; all the racers assemble in downtown Anchorage for the opening ceremony and then one-by-one mush to the airport where the dogs get put away until Sunday where the race officially starts in Willow AK. This year was an […] via Iditarod 2019 — MyLifeasaPhotographer
What is Agoraphobia? — The Psych Talk
Agoraphobia is a very complex phobia usually manifesting itself as a collection of inter-linked conditions. For example many agoraphobics also fear being left alone (monophobia), dislike being in any situation where they feel trapped (exhibiting claustrophobia type tendencies) and fear travelling away from their ‘safe’ place, usually the home. Signs and Symptoms: Typical agoraphobia symptoms […] via What is Agoraphobia? — The Psych Talk
# Face the truth with pleasure! — My experience
Accepting the truth is not always easy. But when you have the courage to see the truth and adopt it, then life becomes very easy.What happened if there is a bad phase at this time? What if the time is not giving up? What if the other are going ahead? Instead of being distracted by […] via # Face the truth with pleasure! — My experience
Winter Sketch #13 — Russia Travel Blog
Originally posted on For the Love of Art:
Artist: Alex Markovich. Suzdal, Vladimir Oblast, Russia. December 2017. Watercolor, mixed media. via Winter Sketch #13 — Russia Travel Blog
How to Stop Being Irritable — The Psych Talk
Everyone experiences irritability at some point in their lives but for some people, it can become problematic and affect their relationships and personal well-being. In this case, there are many things you can do in order to reduce your levels of irritability and have more productive encounters with others. Avoid triggers and Change Environments: Removing […] via How to Stop Being Irritable — The Psych Talk
Stream of Consciousness Saturday Prompt “Critic/(cal).” #SoCS
Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is “critic(al).” Use it any way you’d like. Have fun! At the height of my career as a Sales Executive, I was critical of everyone who didn’t do the agreed process. In the Consulting business processes are important, if a Recruiter sent an unqualified consultant to my client, I had to fire the […]
Finally, something that ACTUALLY works for my Fibro and RLS pain!!! — Fighting With Fibro
Finally, a product that actually works for my Fibro and RLS pain via Finally, something that ACTUALLY works for my Fibro and RLS pain!!! — Fighting With Fibro
Gallery Travels: Maui 1997
Originally posted on For the Love of Art:
I started scuba diving in 1987 it was difficult, I’m claustrophobic taking extra classes to handle the thought of breathing underwater. I was fortunate to log over a hundred dives in ten years. A panic attack while shore diving almost drowning two people, this was the start of my Maui vacation. This is not my…
Happiness… — Let’s Talk
Rajesh’s quotes “Beauty is not beauty unless it is framed;life is not life unless it is lived happily!”— Rajesh Walecha Goodreads Quotes via Happiness… — Let’s Talk
Improved Theme Preview, Widgets Management, and a Responsive Dashboard
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Customize Your WordPress.com Dashboard
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Is Your Perfume Poisoning You? — Talk Health With Alex
I’m a perfume wearer and I’ll definitely tell you that it smells good but the million dollar question is “Is it Toxic?” Perfumes tend to draw on essential oils in their formulations, but also include a number of chemicals (many known and probable carcinogens) that can outrightly cause a lot of health hazards. Fragrance is […] via Is Your Perfume Poisoning You? — Talk Health With Alex
MANAGING FIBROMYALGIA IN CHILDREN
Welcome to Remedy, a blog by U.S. Pain Foundation. Remedy aims to provide people with the support they need to thrive despite chronic pain. It features the information about promising treatments, tips and strategies for self-management, resources for coping with the emotional and social effects of pain, unique perspectives from patients, clinicians, and caregivers–and much more. To submit an article idea, email contact@uspainfoundation.org. Posted: January 14, 2019 By Brent Wells, DC, a chiropractor and founder of Better Health Chiropractic and Physical Rehab If your child feels tired and achy, you may not worry initially. After all, there’s nothing urgent about what seems to be mild, general discomfort. However, if your child is constantly in pain, exhausted, having trouble sleeping, and experiencing intense moods, he/she may have fibromyalgia. This condition is fairly common in adults, but parents and clinicians may overlook the possibility of juvenile primary fibromyalgia syndrome — that is, fibromyalgia in children. JUVENILE FIBROMYALGIA SYMPTOMS TO WATCH OUT FOR Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by pain and fatigue. According to experts, children will often describe this pain as “stiffness, tightness, tenderness, burning or aching.” This pain can last for months and is often accompanied by other symptoms that affect a child’s overall well-being, energy level, and emotional health, including: Tender spots on muscles Difficulty sleeping and fatigue Aches, including stomachaches and headaches Lack of focus or memory Anxiety and depression If your child is experiencing these symptoms, you should […]
5 top mental health podcasts for 2019
Originally posted on My Anxiety Matters:
So, I’m a big fan of my headphones. I’m a big fan of tuning in and tuning out. I love my music but sometimes I get bored. As I was going through my bored stage, I went looking for something new to whet my appetite and keep me occupied on the bus to work…
Prisoner of Destiny — Life in a Muslim Household
They say, A silence can speak a thousand words but you need to have ears to hear it. There are times when you wish you could spill out all that’s buried deep inside you for years but then again you are struck by the reality that’s its better kept hidden. I don’t get why we […] via Prisoner of Destiny — Life in a Muslim Household
Camille Pissarro One of My Favs
Originally posted on For the Love of Art:
It is strange that most of Camille Pissarro’s artwork I don’t care for. Landscapes, people working in fields, there all very nice but don’t have as much interest as Boulivorde Martmontre Avenue at Night, 1897. This piece draws me into all the different brush strokes, nothing clearly defined yet perfectly understand. I can feel the excitement of people bustling around on a brisk night. His use of reflections is the icing on the cake. Thank you for coming by to see on my favorite Impressionist/Post Impressionist artist Camille Pissarro. CAMILLE PISSARRO (July 10, 1830 – November 13, 1903) Camille Pissarro (July 10, 1830 – November 13, 1903) was a French Impressionist painter. His importance resides not only in his visual contributions to Impressionism and Post-Impressionism, but also in his patriarchal standing among his colleagues, particularly Paul Cezanne and Paul Gauguin. Jacob-Abraham-Camille Pissarro was born in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, to Abraham Gabriel Pissarro, a Portuguese Sephardic Jew, and Rachel Manzana-Pomie, from the Dominican Republic. Pissarro lived in St. Thomas until age 12, when he went to a boarding school in Paris. He returned to St. Thomas where he drew in his free time. Pissarro was attracted to political anarchy, an attraction that may have originated during his years in St. Thomas.
Georgia O’Keeffe in North Carolina by da-AL — Happiness Between Tails by da-AL
What a great time my husband and I had visiting our dear friend David Hunt in North Carolina. He’s posted on Happiness Between Tails here and here. We hadn’t seen him in way too long — all the more reason that my recent discovery of the touching PBS series, “We’ll Meet Again,” gets me blubbering. […] via Georgia O’Keeffe in North Carolina by da-AL — Happiness Between Tails by da-AL
[Wellness Wednesday] The Importance Of Lifelong Learning — Reclaiming HOPE
Welcome back to Wellness Wednesday everyone! This week I thought we could talk a little about the importance of continuing to learn throughout our lives. Sometimes we tend to think of learning only in the context of formal education, but the truth is that more learning takes place outside of the classroom than it does […] via [Wellness Wednesday] The Importance Of Lifelong Learning — Reclaiming HOPE
Saturday Morning — David Kannigan
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Hope in Times of Illness: When You Feel Worthless
Originally posted on Lyme Light Fight:
When you get sick, there is a sudden change in your abilities. One day you are actively participating in family, work, school, and hobbies. ?And the next day you struggle to do the things you love. ?You may find your abilities lessened or even stolen completely by a silent enemy. You may feel like…
Share Positive Energy
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Sunshine and Music can change your entire mood. Moods are Contagious. ? Food can change your mood. It’s almost like Music. – Tiffani Thiessen *******
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Helen Keller Friendship, Light, Friend, Alone, Better Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence. Helen Keller Motivational, Confidence, Hope, Faith The best. Most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart. Helen Keller Inspirational Beautiful, Heart, Best Walking with […]
La educación sexual de Netflix es genial, pero se pone mal la terapia y no es la única.
Espía digital POR ABBY ROBINSON 28/01/2019 La nueva serie de comedia dramática británica Sex Education es un golpe inmediato, que pega a los estudiantes de la escuela secundaria Moordale y sus preocupaciones basadas en el sexo justo en frente de su cara sin previo aviso o disculpa. Porque esto es un espectáculo en una misión: “[se trata de] animar a la gente a arrancar la venda de la ayuda y tener esas conversaciones incómodas, torpe sobre el sexo, en lugar de embotellar todo en el interior, o pensar que tienen que ir en línea para obtener las respuestas, ” escritor Laurie Nunn le dijo a Digital Spy y a otra prensa. “Para tratar de hablar con sus compañeros o-si pueden manejarlo-a sus padres, o a sus amigos. “Realmente pensamos que eso les va a ayudar a tener relaciones sexuales más saludables. ” Es un propósito noble y por eso, nada es sanitizado. Las preocupaciones que los personajes están lidiando están pintadas en los colores más ruidosos, enfáticamente salpicado a través de la pantalla porque, como el reparto y la tripulación tienen contras “La primera campana de alarma que experimenté cuando vi que era la forma en que sugirió que el sexo y la terapia de relaciones era algo completamente dividido de la salud general de la gente y el bienestar mental, ” profesor Sarah Niblock, Director Ejecutivo del Reino Unido Consejo de psicoterapeutas, le dice a Digital Spy exclusivamente. “Eso […]
What old story about yourself are you still believing? Here’s how to find it and change it
Ideas.Ted.com Jan 24, 2019 / Mary Halton Many of us hold deeply ingrained beliefs about ourselves that are simply not true. You can start to free yourself from them by editing your narrative, says psychiatrist John Sharp. Every weekday for the month of January, TED Ideas is publishing a new post in a series called “How to Be a Better […]
Todo sobre mí: la menstruación y los cambios corporales
Traído a usted por la ciudad médica plano de las mujeres Si su hija se aproxima a la pubertad, tiene una tarea importante por delante. Cuanto mejor la preparó para los próximos cambios biológicos, más fácil será su transición a la feminidad. Las madres e hijas juntos pueden aprender sobre los aspectos biológicos, médicos y prácticos del estilo de vida […]
It’s All About Me: Menstruation & Body Changes
Brought to you by Medical City Women’s Plano If your daughter is approaching puberty you have an important task ahead. The better prepared her for the upcoming biological changes, the easier her transition to womanhood will be. Mothers and daughters together can learn about the biological, medical and practical lifestyle aspects of menstruation from an OB/GYN on Staff at Medical […]
# Time and energy in life are like two aspects of coin. Use it instead of misuse!
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There is a limited stock of time and energy in our lives. As time passes, the time does not come back, in the same way if you shed all your energy to make others happy, then you will not be able to save anything for yourself. That is why we have our own energy in…
Forgiveness and Healing — The Life of A Therapist
One of the hardest things that I had to face as an adult is forgiveness. When I think about how hard it is, I ask myself why it is worth it? The things that we face in life at the hands of others can be painful; however, to gain healing requires us to forgive. As I […] via Forgiveness and Healing — The Life of A Therapist
Fruit and Flowers
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Available in my Society6 shop … Artwork by Sand Salt Moon’s Cynthia Maniglia
The Panic Attack
Originally posted on Army of Angels: Part 2:
This is a true story of one of 12 year old Brother’s recent panic attacks. He has several diagnostic “labels” that have been formally used to explain the behaviors and guide treatment: Schizotypal Personality Disorder, Autism with PTSD, and , Generalized Anxiety. We joined a local fitness club recently. Both AoA kids are…
Spreading Mental Health Awareness: One Teen at a Time — Peace from Panic
I wish I would’ve known about mental health conditions when I was a teenager. If I had, I may have told someone about my frightening and strange panic attack symptoms. I could’ve received medical help much earlier than I did. But I was embarrassed and didn’t want to be different. To me, it wasn’t an […] via Spreading Mental Health Awareness: One Teen at a Time — Peace from Panic
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How Learning My MBTI Personality Type Helped Me Understand Myself
Thank you for sharing the great information. Have a great day. Fox&Co. Mental Health The Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is available on a few sites completelyfree & is is an “assessment that was designed to help you better understand what makes you tick, how you relate to others, and how you can benefit from this knowledge in everyday life.” This […]
How do I get rid of bumpy skin on my arms? — Healthverb
Everything you should know about the bumpy red skin on your arms called keratosis pilaris. Lumpy, bumpy limbs are not just the preserve of oven-ready poultry. ‘Chicken Skin’, Keratosis pilaris affects as many as 1 in 3 of us1.It tends to run in families and although it’s harmless, it can be unsightly. Unfortunately, there’s still […] via How do I get rid of bumpy skin on my arms? — Healthverb
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Never take a bad work day home again, using these 3 steps
Ideas.Ted.com Jan 7, 2019 / Mary Halton It’s about creating a space to transition from your work self to your home self, according to peak performance researcher and consultant Adam Fraser. Every weekday for the month of January, TED Ideas will publish a new post in a series called “How to Be a Better Human,” containing a useful piece of advice […]
How to deliver an authentic apology
Ideas.Ted.com Jan 8, 2019 / Carly Alaim Raúl Soria A simple framework for delivering a short, sincere “I’m sorry,” from criminal defense attorney Jahan Kalantar. Every weekday for the month of January, TED Ideas will publish a new post in a series called “How to Be a Better Human,” containing a helpful piece of advice from a speaker in the […]
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Learning To Thrive In Spite Of The Fibro “Storm”: My Top 3 Tips — Reclaiming HOPE
We’re getting snow today….or maybe a mix of sleet, rain and snow…. We’re hearing three different things from three different news outlets. We definitely have a winter storm coming in, but the forecasters don’t seem to know exactly what path, and therefore what type of precipitation this storm is actually going to take yet. Sometimes […] via Learning To Thrive In Spite Of The Fibro “Storm”: My Top 3 Tips — Reclaiming HOPE
RAINN: Marissa’s Story
“When I speak authentically and truthfully about my experience, I have power. I am not going away.” Marissa Hoechstetter was repeatedly sexually assaulted by the OB-GYN she saw during her pregnancy, the delivery of her twin daughters, and follow-up appointments. The perpetrator was well-regarded in the field and was recommended to Marissa by a friend. At the time of the incidents, Marissa trusted her doctor’s treatment and was focused on making sure her pregnancy went well. “With medical professionals, there’s often a legitimate reason for why their hands are on your body. There’s a gray area and the minute you step into their office, they have power over you,” says Marissa. “Looking back, there were a lot of things that felt odd, but I was pregnant and focused on my babies and after all, this person was the uncle of a close friend of mine.” During one visit after her twins were born, Marissa recognized that the behavior crossed medical boundaries and knew immediately that something was wrong. “I felt it happen and froze. I never went back.” Despite continuing to feel for years that what had happened was wrong, Marissa chose not to report because she was immersed in being a new mother and found herself minimizing her own experience in comparison to other stories of sexual assault. “It just kept coming back to me how wrong it was, but I had one-year-old twins and was working full-time. I didn’t have the ability to […]
Happy 98th Birthday Granny
Granny it’s hard to believe it’s your 98th birthday, I celebrate the memories in my head. You were on my side from birth, making unannounced house visits, questioning where I was and making sure I had clothes. You made my clothes until fifth grade, how did you find the time with all the hard work you did? Times were so […]
12 Life-Changing Reads & Self-Help Books For 2019 — Invisibly Me
With attempts to renew hope and motivation for the New Year, I thought I’d share a few life-changing reads and self-help books to reignite your spark. These are reads to inspire, encourage, empower and enlighten, with a particular focus on chronic illness and mental health. Happy reading! 1. You Can Heal Your Life – Louise […] via 12 Life-Changing Reads & Self-Help Books For 2019 — Invisibly Me
On This Day In History
1898. Painter Henri Matisse (28) weds Amélie Noellie Parayre 1841 George Melville, American polar explorer & naval engineer, born in NYC, New York (d. 1912) 1946 First meeting of the United Nations The first General Assembly of the United Nations, comprising 51 nations, convenes at Westminster Central Hall in London, England. One week later, the U.N. Security Council met for […]
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Could your thoughts make you age faster?
Apr 26, 2017 / Elizabeth Blackburn + Elissa Epel Researchers are finding that your mental patterns could be harming your telomeres — essential parts of the cell’s DNA — and affecting your life and health. Nobel-winning scientist Elizabeth Blackburn and health psychologist Elissa Epel explain. How can one person bask in the sunshine of good health, while another person looks old before her time? Humans have been asking this question for millennia, and recently, it’s becoming clearer and clearer to scientists that the differences between people’s rates of aging lie in the complex interactions among genes, social relationships, environments and lifestyles. Even though you are born with a particular set of genes, the way you live can influence how they express themselves. Some lifestyle factors may even turn genes on or shut them off. Deep within the genetic heart of all our cells are telomeres, or repeating segments of noncoding DNA that live at the ends of the chromosomes. They form caps at the ends of the chromosomes and keep the genetic material from unraveling. Shortening with each cell division, they help determine how fast a cell ages. When they become too short, the cell stops dividing altogether. This isn’t the only reason a cell can become senescent — there are other stresses on cells we don’t yet understand very well — but short telomeres are one of the major reasons human cells grow old. We’ve devoted most of our careers to studying telomeres, and […]
Is ‘Bird Box’ About Mental Health?
Psychology Today Shainna Ali Ph.D., LMHC A Modern Mentality If you’re a human who uses social media, you’ve likely seen flocks of folks commenting on Netflix’s recently released psychological thriller, Bird Box. Based on the post-apocalyptic novel by Josh Malerman, the adaptation has spiked in recent popularity as Netflix claims it has been watched by over 45 million viewers in just one week. Bird […]
Goals for 2019 not Resolutions
I’m not one for resolutions, they seem to fade with the first day. Setting goals works for me, I feel accountable to a goal. I also make stretch goals, like my sales career, stretch goals pay the highest reward. Goals may need adjusting as the year goes on. Life can derail your goals, pick yourself up, and set new […]
Not Enough Pediatric Rheumatologists — Dr. Micha Abeles
A child who does not receive adequate treatment for a rheumatic condition may suffer dire lifelong consequences. via Not Enough Pediatric Rheumatologists — Dr. Micha Abeles
Today in History January 3rd
1496 Leonardo da Vinci unsuccessfully tests a flying machine 1777 General George Washington‘s revolutionary army defeats British forces at Battle of Princeton, New Jersey 1834 The government of Mexico imprisons Stephen F. Austin in Mexico City. 1977 Apple Computer, Inc incorporates 1986 British golfer Nick Faldo (28) weds manager’s secretary Gill Bennett 1840 1st deep sea sounding by James Clark Ross in south Atlantic at 2425 fathoms (14,450 feet) 1888 1st wax drinking straw patented, by Marvin C Stone in Washington, D.C. Birthdays 1956 Mel Gibson, American actor (Mad Max, Mrs Soffel, Lethal Weapon) and filmmaker, born in Peekskill, New York 1965 Eli Manning 1946 John Paul Jones, rocker, Led Zeppelin-Stairway to Heaven
Once unwanted, these dogs are now on the front lines of wildlife conservation
Ideas TED Talks Nov 6, 2018 / Rebekah Barnett These incredible pups catch poachers, sniff out invasive plants and diseases, and more, thanks to the work of wildlife biologist and conservation-dog expert Megan Parker. What happens to those dogs that are just too much dog for people to handle? “You know them — you go to your friend’s barbecue, their dog is so happy to see you that she pees on your feet, and she drops a slobbery ball in your lap,” says Megan Parker (TEDxJacksonHole talk: Dogs for Conservation), a wildlife biologist and dog expert based in Bozeman, Montana. “You throw it to get as much distance between you and the dog as possible, but she keeps coming back with the ball. By the 950th throw, you’re thinking, Why don’t they get rid of this dog?” All too often, their owners reach the same conclusion and leave their pet at a shelter. Thanks to Parker and the team at Working Dogs for Conservation (WD4C), some of these dogs have found a new leash lease on life. They’re using their olfactory abilities and unstoppable drive in a wide variety of earth-friendly ways, working with human handlers to sniff out illegal poachers and smugglers, track endangered species, and spot destructive invasive plants and animals. Chai is shown here with a trainer. After a dog learns to recognize a particular scent, the education isn’t over — their handler works with them regularly so they maintain their skills. These days, you can find this […]
Want to help your resolutions stick?
Dec 21, 2017 / Susan David Make this one-word change Psychologist Susan David explains why a simple switch from “I must go to the gym three times a week” to “I want to go to the gym three times a week” can put your goal within reach. Ted was a London-based client of mine who became a good friend. He was forty […]
What is Autoimmune Dysautonomia?
Originally posted on Autoimmune Wellness:
What is Dysautonomia? Dysautonomia is most often a type of neuropathy, damage to nerves, affecting those that carry information from the brain and spinal cord to the heart, bladder, intestines, sweat glands, pupils and blood vessels. This video makes this disorder much easier to understand. Please take a few minutes to watch it. Examples of…
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We Are Now Offering Affordable Online Therapy! — The Psych Talk
Originally posted on Survivors Blog Here:
My profile for affordable online therapy is now live here on fiverr. If you require a listening ear and are unable to afford a traditional face-to-face therapy then this may be right for you! Also suitable for those that are unable to leave their homes or see someone face to face due to their mental […] via We Are Now Offering Affordable Online Therapy! — The Psych Talk
Charity Navigator: Go Here Before Donating
Charity Navigator tracks information on all charities and how the money is spent or is the overhead to high. It will show how much is spent on administrative cost, those mailers every week after you’ve begged to take you off list. This is the best place to confirm the charity you support is spending your money as you would. https://www.charitynavigator.org
RAINN.org Christa’s Story
Christa is a Survivor of Sexual Assault, her story is hard to read and yet she comes out on top. She was able to more forward and rebuild her life. She has the strength like many of you. She turned to RAINN.org for support. https://lookingforthelight.blog/2018/12/19/christas-story/ I support RAINN and want to share a postcard with the good news of […]
Is it Passive-Aggression, or Just Fear of Expressing Your Needs?
By Mike Bundrant ~ 3 min read I wrote an article recently on the various ways in which passive-aggressive behavior can undermine and destroy relationships. And it certainly can do just that. But as I was outlining the behaviors and language typically associated with the passive-aggressive personality, I couldn’t help but feel that several of the traits and habits seemed […]
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