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How forming a walking habit changed my life.
Sirens wailed and helicopters roared, the only sounds that jumped out of the grey noise that is near-constant traffic. I was nervous to even glance out of my window to see what was happening.
By Scott Carnahan5 years ago in Longevity
Solo year of the Ox
I think it was the thundering drums that reached into my chest and grabbed my heart into Tibetan Buddhism decades ago. The prayers spoke to me before I knew what the words meant. A year after taking refuge with HH Karmapa, the head of the Karma Kagyu lineage, I was granted permission to play the drum for the nightly Mahakala ceremonies.
By Dakota Lane5 years ago in Longevity
Syringa
In winter, the sky, cloudless, black, sound of leaves, thin note, thin thread of stars, here and there here a star
By Michael Bennett5 years ago in Longevity
Life in The Rockies
Growing up and living in the Rocky Mountains as your backdrop anywhere you went in Colorado was my life. People always said that Colorado was one of the best places to go skiing or snowboarding, other times we were the last place people had in mind when they wanted beaches. Funny thing about Colorado was you always saw people in shorts and tanks all year round. Sure, winters get cold but it's not something that could bring a whole state to its knees. I was born in Pueblo, Colorado and the city itself could have Denver fit inside its limits. Outside of Pueblo is Colorado Springs, or anyone living in Colorado it’s just Springs. Kids had school when a foot of snow falls even two feet, we had school. Barely had any kind of snow day unless the buses couldn't run. Denver had the hockey, football, basketball, and baseball stadiums. Although both hockey and basketball shared a stadium, there was always something going. The Pepsi Center was one of those that had several events that were always and are mostly held.
By Hazel Taylor5 years ago in Longevity
Mornings
Mornings come, when you give them a moment they are less intimidating. To some a morning is a blessing, a welcoming start to a new day. To others "morning" can mean anything from a disturbed night sleep tossing and turning anxiously about their proposed wake up. You see I used to be like exhibit B, Things changed, later into my teenage years. The trick I found was resonate a happy memory to an early morning time, this mindset enabled me to crave that moment and wake up on time.
By Anna C Graves5 years ago in Longevity
New year, no fear and lets kick the beer (gut)
As one of the many who can safely raise their hand and be counted among the 1 in 3 Australians that noted a wee bit of weight gain after isolation last year, now is the time to better myself.
By Thomas Byers5 years ago in Longevity
My 2021 Jumpstart: 4 Challenges in 4 Weeks. Top Story - February 2021.
Well, the good news is we made it into 2021. The not so good news, the world remains chaotic, leaving many of us feeling anxious, restricted, and stagnant. Trust me, I'm with you.
By Julia Guz5 years ago in Longevity
To Breathe And Savor Life
The last 20 years were jump-packed with life goals. I made sure to make every minute counts towards objectives. All my strength went to the battle of achieving whatever I have written in my mind, heart, and soul.
By Olivia Marlene5 years ago in Longevity
Embrace Your Solitude
Alone time may sound scary but, it is a chance to recharge. I am an introverted extrovert so, as much as I thrive in a social setting I embrace my alone time. During my time of solitude the world slows down and I do things I enjoy. Alone time gives you a chance to practice self-care. You have a chance to improve your mind and focus on your needs. To some, alone time can cause anxiety at first. Being by yourself with your thoughts can be intimidating but, it offers a space to combat your thoughts.
By The Mindful Educator5 years ago in Longevity
The Lies We Tell Ourselves
"This year, I'll finally lose that extra 20 pounds." "This year, I'll really make the effort to exercise every day." "This year, I'll eat healthier."
By Ashley Peters5 years ago in Longevity
I Must Make the Changes...
We have all made New Year resolutions, I'm sure! Well, not me this year! No New Year Resolution, no promises of losing weight and eating healthily, no dry January, or February, and definitely NO guarantees to be happier or loving a new career path.
By Carol Kilby5 years ago in Longevity
Diabetes Won't Win
In April 2020, during the lockdown, I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. Due to the lockdown, I was working from home and was inflicted with an abscess on my back that required a doctor's visit. During that visit, and in order to determine if there was an infection involved, the doctor did blood work, gave me an antibiotic and a reference to another doctor to get the abscess removed. That was a Wednesday afternoon. On Thursday late morning, my doctor called me with the news of my Type2 Diabetes. My blood sugar was over 600 (dangerously high) and he wanted me back in the office the next day.
By Maria Williams-Bell5 years ago in Longevity