Tag: health
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Developing a Meditative Practice
It has been 20 days since I started my 70 day meditation challenge. So far, I have had no issues making time for meditation and it has become something I greatly look forward to. These 70 days are about exploration of meditative styles as well as experimenting with the time of day, length, location and…
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Summer Adventures
Summer Melissa is almost here. Starting Friday, I will have 73 days off from work (minus summer checkouts, coursework, and my summer work days). I often find that summer is not the time of growth that I would think it would be. Most of my big, life-changing decisions I’ve made for the better have not…
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The Ups and Downs of my Mom’s Health
Today has been a roller coaster. My mom is currently in the ICU because she was barely responsive yesterday. Her local hospital transported her to the hospital by me so she could receive the treatment she needs. Since 2007, my mom has had a VP shunt because she suffers from hydrocephalous which is the buildup of fluid…
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New Series Coming Soon: Doable Vegan
Earlier this month, my dad received news that areas of his health are declining. Much of the advice given to improve his health was diet related-lower his sodium, eat less processed foods, etc. My dad is eager to make diet changes and he is impressed by what I have been able to make as I’ve moved to…
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A Year of Change
This year has been full of change and growth – going vegan, giving up alcohol, finding peace in meditation, and so much more. Here is a reflection on 2023 for me. (I kind of sound like a hippie, don’t I?)
Feet to the Earth 