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The Purpose of Your Life
Who you are is not the Rolex on your wrist nor the Bentley that you ride. Your essence is not the love of sexual desires nor the worshiping of mortal objects. These material substances are temporary to who you truly are—an infinite immortal soul who is already perfect and complete. You are not at fault, for this is the only life you ever knew.
By Stephanie Almadea8 years ago in Longevity
Just Checking In—Resolution Journey
So I just got home from my parents'. I was there for the whole weekend for the second time this year. Of course, as many know, that when you are at your parents, the snacks are endless and the food is better than in your own fridge, and so that was a challenge. Although this is true, I held it together this morning and only had a healthy cereal with no sugar, apple juice (not the healthiest), but I am proud to say, since home this evening, I have drank nothing but black coffee and water. This was hard, considering black coffee is nasty, but I feel like a disaster and a half without caffeine in my system; a lot of it.
By Dana Carriere8 years ago in Longevity
Living Life with Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia. It is a common condition that is defined as "widespread muscle pain and tenderness." But anyone with a chronic pain disorder that was lucky enough to get thrown into the 'fibro' category will tell you; it is so much more than that.I have learned that fibromyalgia is not just one singular disorder. It is a place for doctors to put similar "symptomed" patients in so they have a name for it. There are hundreds and hundreds of autoimmune disorders. And the symptoms are so similar and so vast it is easier for them to assign one word. Symptoms vary by patient. I, for one, get chronic migraines, achy bones, sore muscles, fatigue, memory loss, heat sensitivity, brain fog, anxiety, depression and gerd. And so much more!
By Danica Shardae8 years ago in Longevity
On Not Drinking Alcohol
Deciding to give up alcohol can feel like social suicide. Not only does it seem as if everyone around you drinks, but there can be a tendency for people to question your decision and to feel uncomfortable around your abstinence. This isn't always the case of course, but it's something to be prepared for.
By Jenn Tomomitsu8 years ago in Longevity
Ch. 3 Eating Habits (NTCHR MNDD Free Book)
There are two ways to stop eating omnivorously—either cold turkey or by weaning off. I struggled for years, slipping and sliding with diets. Until I looked up and saw what I'd been doing to myself, and saw what would come next.
By John "Seu Juon" Carr8 years ago in Longevity
HealthyWage Will Pay Me $1,174 to Lose Weight-Care to Join?
I saw an ad for HealthyWage on my Facebook feed. I’m a writer and editor by trade, and I’m always reading health and fitness articles in the hopes that I’ll somehow magically absorb willpower from the words. Since switching to a full-time job chained to a desk, I’ve gained 60 pounds. The gain was over a pretty short period of time, and the weight didn’t seem to be going anywhere soon. The following piece tracks my epic journey with HW. It’s been truly life changing.
By Holly Kothe8 years ago in Longevity
M.E. and Me
I have M.E. This means so many different things to so many different people. Trying to explain an illness/disability that does not manifest in a way that people can understand. I equate it with trying to explain the differences between a 747 and the Dreamliner. Some differences are glaringly obvious, and some are not at all easy to see. And before you ask I have a big interest in aviation, hence the plane comparison.
By Sandra Adams-West8 years ago in Longevity
I Tried the "One Punch Man" Workout for a Week. Top Story - January 2018.
100 Push Ups. 100 Sit Ups. 100 Squats. 10 Kilometer Run. EVERY. DAY. These are the workout guidelines for Saitama (AKA One Punch Man) the bald protagonist of One Punch Man, who wields godlike powers that allow him to destroy virtually any enemy, in especially violent fashion, with a single punch. Created by the mysterious manga author ONE, One Punch Man is a satirical take on the cliches of popular superhero manga like Dragon Ball Z and Naruto. Despite the original intent of parody, One Punch Man has found a surge of popularity that has launched it to the same Triple-A status as the titles it satirizes, complete with its own anime series streaming on Netflix. For those familiar with the lore, Saitama is an average looking, bald man who might just be the most powerful being in the universe, thanks to his trusty regimen of 100 push-ups, 100 sit-ups, 100 squats, and a 10 km run every day for 3 years WITHOUT REST. Allegedly, this workout routine can give you the power to fight androids, cyborg animals, monsters, space aliens, kaiju, and other colossal titans with just ONE PUNCH. I decided to try it for a week and see if this routine could help me give Goku a run for his money (That's a Dragon Ball Z reference for those of you who aren't nerdy), and this is what happened.
By Daniel Sosa-Porter8 years ago in Longevity
Living on the Spectrum
I became a mom when I was 24. I turned 25 three months after my son was born. I was the first of my peers to have a baby. The mothers I had met through the hospital’s new mothers’ group were all older and they already had had children. I didn’t mesh well with them. I really had no idea what I was doing, I just learned as I went along. I didn’t know that some things that were going on were not “normal." Things like my 6 month old FREAKING out over sensory things—bath time or any water near him, certain onesies and socks, or a complete meltdown when we changed diapers to Target brand and by complete meltdown, I mean ripping the diaper off the second I got it on and other adversary reactions to seeing said diaper brand. For me, it was just all things my child did.
By Keila Carvalho8 years ago in Longevity
My Autism
Autism is something special to my heart. My younger brother who is 22 years old has autism and has epilepsy. He has dealt with struggles up and down the road. I remember the years that my mom would struggle with taking care of my brother and I and our two little sisters. I would always help my mom as much as I can with my brother, because with me being the oldest child, I helped with whatever I could. But then things changed this one day me for in high school. Some of my teachers and I had a meeting to go to about me. So they called my mom and put her on speaker. My counselor was present in the meeting also. I was a little nervous about the meeting. I didn't know if I was in trouble, or if I was failing a class, or something happened that involved me. Then my counselor asked me, "Do you know why you're here?"
By Shante Hernandez8 years ago in Longevity
A Life Once Lead
Last October, Woody Allen came to my school to shoot a movie. I was so excited to have celebrities on my own campus! In fact, when I met him and questioned his status as Mr. Allen himself, he said “Does that amaze you?” As if that wasn’t enough, I talked with one of the writers from Marvel Studios about an idea I had. She seemed pretty excited about it, especially since she was curious about new ideas. However, my life took a turn for the worse the following Monday.
By Jennifer Rose8 years ago in Longevity
