We usually take certain things in our lives for granted. Right until they are gone or taken away. Then we often miss them and wish that they'd return. In my case, it was walking. Ever since my balance and coordination worsened, and I eventually had to start using a wheelchair, I truly missed walking. I … Continue reading A Christmas miracle?
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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
People in my life for a season, a reason and a lifetime
In our lives, we meet unbelievable number of people. Some encounters are pleasant, others not so much. We can classify all the relationships we made into three categories: those for a reason, a season and a lifetime. The principal notion behind the phrase “reason, season, lifetime” is that all relationships, regardless of their duration, have … Continue reading People in my life for a season, a reason and a lifetime
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 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 ... ❤
Scanxiety is real
I’m very lucky. I only have my MRI once a year, which means I don’t usually have to think about it for most of the 10 months. But then, the next date starts approaching and generally two months prior the scan, the thoughts begin to eat me inside again. My annual MRI is next week … Continue reading Scanxiety is real
Other relaxation and anxiety management techniques
So far, I’ve talked about the main anxiety management tools that helped me to get out of the vicious anxiety and panic attack circle and improve my mental health: letting go, meditation and breathing. Each one of them is complex and interconnected with the other. In other words, It wasn’t just me practising these exercises … Continue reading Other relaxation and anxiety management techniques
Breathing
Breathing goes hand in hand with the other anxiety management tools that I wrote about. In my case, breathing is very closely tight with meditation as my most frequently practised form is basic breathing meditation. Breathing is something so simple and natural. We take it for granted and usually don’t pay close attention to it. … Continue reading Breathing
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