I like these 4 simple suggestions for getting back on track after the holiday food fests. We’ve had our share of dietary issues and sensitivities in my family that have required much more extensive and complicated changes. It’s nice to see that there are a few basics that everyone can easily follow:
1. Water
2. Garlic
3. Apples
4. Exercise
For details, read Natural Society’s article here.
Have a happy and healthy 2013!
I can imagine a great number of things and have, at times, believed my imagination to be true. Over time, I’ve learned to balance my inner and outer reality to come up with a fairly reasonable conclusion (though not perfect by any means). So thankfully, I can understand that the end of a calendar doesn’t necessarily mean the end of a literal world. Of course the earth will eventually come to an end. Are we near the end? I don’t know. I’ve become comfortable knowing enough that I don’t have to know everything….most of the time anyway. Continue reading
The earth is a bit distant from the sun this time of year and, as we are not separate from our environment, we can sense the difference in how we feel. Since ancient times, people have gathered together, lit fires, and decorated their homes with foliage for a sense of warmth and connection during this season. As we journey forward, it’s important to understand that it’s natural for things to slow down as we recede into winter. Though we may be “too busy” it’s good – at this time – to take a break to pause and reflect on the past year as we move forward into a new one.
One of the biggest highlights of my life was “clowning” with the real Patch Adams. I had the opportunity to coordinate the event “Living a Life of Joy” at Kingsbury Hall in May 2008. It was fun to go around the University Hospital dressed up as clowns and see the smiles on the faces of the patients there. (I removed my red nose as it got too itchy). I recollect the moment in this picture quite well as he was a bit sweaty from going all over the hospital and he thought it would be funny to squeeze a bit tighter for the photo!
You may remember Patch Adams from the movie starring Robin Williams. What you may not know is that, over the course of the last two decades, Patch has been on the road for 200-300 days of the year. In 1985, he took a group of people on a clown trip to what was then the Soviet Union. Equipped with colorful clothing and compassion they visited hospitals, orphanages, homes for the elderly as well as just clowning on the street. Since then, these trips have been an integral part of Gesundheit´s global outreach. Patch started the The Gesundheit! Institute, 40 years ago. Continue reading
What I usually hear at this point is… “whaaat”?
Yes, dialectic is not a word we commonly use. It comes from ancient Greece and was made popular by Plato and Socrates. Basically, a dialectic is a dialogue between two different points of view. It differs from a debate, where there is a ‘right or wrong’. A dialectical approach holds both points of view at the same time, evaluating both sides and coming to an understanding that is somewhere in the middle or a ‘shade of grey’. Continue reading
As promised, here’s my post for those of you who find yourselves on the lower end of the sensitivity spectrum that I will refer to as Low Sensitivity People (LSP). Now, I have to make a disclaimer and tell you that I can’t find much information out there about LSP types in regard to a “physical” nervous system difference, so this will be based on personality temperament theory and my own interpretation. I will also mention that you LSP types are more likely to come across this post because your more sensitive friend or family member would like you to see that you have your challenges also, since many of you often think you’re just fine as you are and that others are just being “too sensitive” (see the last post) :). And, no doubt, you do have your strengths. Let me start with these first – (hold on sensitive ones, I’ll get to the challenges soon). Continue reading
So I’ve picked back up on blogging after a four-year hiatus! It was this time four years ago, that everything got really busy at the therapy office and I was beginning to enjoy the experience of having an amazing 3-year old, Dylan (now 7 yrs old) in my life. Anyone who juggles parenting and working knows what a challenge it can be, yet so rewarding.
I’ve also had the honor of working with many of you and witnessing your struggles and growth. I have learned so much from all of you and look forward to sharing my reflections with you through this blog. If there are any topics you would like to see me address, please let me know. And, of course, feel free to make comments on my posts.
Take care,
Shannon
