Life can be painful. Sometimes, existence itself feels painful. Those of us living with a serious condition know this all too well. From an early age, we’re taught that any kind of ache is bad, so we instinctively try to avoid it or eliminate it as soon as it appears. But I’ve discovered a different … Continue reading Managing pain without popping pills?
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Cry me a river – how NOT to fall into the self-pity trap
In our lives, we generally tend to focus on the negative experiences we encounter. When the washing machine breaks down, when we are stuck in a traffic jam, when it rains on our days off… I’m not any different… I have always loved walking. It was a sort of exercise for me. I would often … Continue reading Cry me a river – how NOT to fall into the self-pity trap
How has mindfulness literally saved my life
The brainstem, where my tumour hides, is right at the bottom of our heads, above the spine. It controls all the essential, automatic functions, including heartbeat, breathing and swallowing. As all these functions have been affected, in my case, in order to survive, I had to modify the way I breathe, and swallow food and … Continue reading How has mindfulness literally saved my life
15 articles I’m most proud of writing
Sometimes, there is a bit of a discrepancy between the articles you are most proud of and those, which are the most read. This is often due to one's inflated ego, presuming people would find your work fascinating. And the general truth is that most people are attracted to private, clickbait-y, dramatic/emotional content. That's how … Continue reading 15 articles I’m most proud of writing
How to deal with a seasonal depression?
The festive season ought to be festive, right? All in the non-stop joy and laughter culminating on the New Year's Eve. The cold, short, dark, and gloomy days can be particularly hard for those bereaved or others having some mobility issues. The ice and snow make it especially challenging. I noticed it myself, that due … Continue reading How to deal with a seasonal depression?
How am I now?
This whole website is about me and my journey, so I feel a bit weird writing this. But people ask often about my current state. I have written about different issues I face and approaches I took but not an overall summary. So here it is: I was diagnosed January 2013. Undergone alternative stem cell … Continue reading How am I now?
Coming late is better than not coming at all
That's what she said ... right? It has always been in my nature not to follow the immediate trends, watch or listen to what everybody else is currently streaming. I just don't like the group mentality and prefer swimming against the creek. It's more fun that way. So basically, I always "discover" something too late. … Continue reading Coming late is better than not coming at all
How to change your body and mind
Did you know your body, basically, changes completely? Fully. Physically. More or less every 10 years. Don't believe me? You can read & listen more here: or HERE and HERE HERE ... ❤
The difficult bits
I mainly write about positive stuff or at least topics with a positive twist. I generally try to stay optimistic, despite the obstacles, and search for the silver lining. Hence it took me sometime to figure out the best way to communicate an issue I have been dealing with. I will, first, describe the problem … Continue reading The difficult bits
Meditation with Andrew and Martin
new episode https://www.youtube.com/embed/tZuCYFju8UE Martin, Anna and Andrew talk about meditation and their different experiences with meditating. Why they do it and its benefits on everyday life. Edit by Andrew and logo by Elizabeth. Resources https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/types-of-meditation#takeaway https://www.verywellmind.com/body-scan-meditation-why-and-how-3144782 https://www.bravermantest.com https://soundcloud.com/soothingrelaxation/sets/relaxing-music-mixes More links on youtube.
Anna's Brainstorm 