Archive for September 2021
Doing Nothing? Meditation & Floating
How does he Do that? I don’t know how to do Nothing. My husband sits on the couch Doing Nothing. He’s not even thinking. For me, that’s impossible. At the very least, I am thinking and either brainstorming ideas or problem solving. We have all heard about the benefits of meditation. The evidence of stress…
Read MoreMy Experience With Essential Oils & Safety
When I got together with my husband, I learned that I always smelled a little like essential oils. I never purposely wore them for scent, so was completely unaware that I had this exceptional body odor. Essential oils were part of my massage therapy practice. These amazing plant compounds naturally benefit human health in a…
Read MoreFragrances: Reason to Be Concerned
Driving to a restaurant with my son, I could hardly breathe. Laundry residues on his clothes smelled so strong that I barely tolerated our hour together. The ‘normal’ amount of laundry scent on him usually gives me headaches. We had previously spoken about fragrances. This day, the scent wave practically knocked me over! I never…
Read MoreMy Mindset, My Choice
Sometimes things are outside of my control, and I get to choose how to handle it. If I allow things to upset me, there is a negative impact on my health, my happiness, and my ability to be successful. A lot has been out of control since the pandemic began in 2020. Each person settles…
Read MoreRelationships: Supportive vs Stressful
I am continually adjusting and changing as I move towards health goals. For me, consistently getting sufficient movement is a challenge. My life is just too sedentary, with much of my time being seated at a computer. Making sustainable lifestyle changes is difficult. It is so much easier to just stay the same. Change requires…
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