Category: Selfcare

6 Lessons from A Back Attack

Then it happens. My sensitive back, the one I stretch every morning, says No. Sitting becomes a problem. Getting out of bed is impossible. I give it Reiki, or an attempt, but the pain is distracting. I could have battled with the mind on that one, but I am too impatient. I have a paper…
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Voting is Connecting

What. A. Privilege. The sky is blue, crisp; the air…whiffs of bacon…in downtown Boulder. I entered the courthouse to vote this morning. After ID’ing myself, I got a ballot in my hands. Finally, I get to say my piece in this election. In a swing state, no less. The significance of the moment overwhelms and excites…
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The Beauty of Being Predictable

Call me anal. Predictability allows me to be unpredictable.  I go on a bike ride on the same path. I turn around at the same place. I know where I am going, I have my trusty water bottle. It is a beautiful ride. I’d stop with my camera and snap away, taking time to wonder and…
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A Must Tool for Self Care

…is asking for a plan and/or having one.  Help yourself help others; help others help you. On a beautiful fall day, I walk with J.  We hug when we meet up on the street.  She feels tight. J fixes the sunglasses on her face, “My friend is traveling and leaving some luggage with me.  She and…
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