The Concepts of Self-Care and Self-Soothing

I have been thinking more about the concept of self-care and have learned there is a concept of self-soothing that I was unaware of.  Self-soothing is defined as activities that provide distraction or comfort during difficult times.  They make you feel better at that time.  They are for immediate benefit. Self-care is defined as activities […]

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Be Mindful of How You Eat

You have all heard the saying you are what you eat.  Have you ever thought about how you eat is just as important?  It is an important factor in nutrition to be mindful of how you eat.  When you are eating, notice your thoughts, feelings and sensations.  Being mindful can impact your health and help […]

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Life Flows Like a Stream

Life flows like a stream.  I like that analogy.  As you follow a stream along it can resemble different sections of your life with lots of twists and turns along the way. It is amazing how streams are so different, as is our course in life.  Some streams start small and change course many times. […]

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Bushwhacking in the Woods

Steve and I love to hike in the woods to a destination and our favorite destination is a waterfall.  Cascades and waterfalls are fascinating and we love their different sizes and volumes. We have hiked to several on rustic or paved paths.  We recently learned about bushwhacking in the woods which leads us to many […]

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Delicious Ways to Add Vegetables to Your Diet

Do you look for delicious ways to add vegetables to your diet?  Are you looking for ways to focus more on vegetables?  Vegetables are a great go to since they are low in fat, high in nutrients and may reduce the risk of heart disease and certain types of cancer.  Vegetables are just a good […]

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