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When There Is No “Normal”: Finding Balance with Chronic Illness
Somewhere along the way, many of us begin searching for “normal.” We tell ourselves that if we can just find the right routine, the right schedule, the right combination of rest and activity, everything will finally settle into place. We imagine a future where our energy becomes predictable, our symptoms become manageable, and our days begin to flow with some sense of consistency. For those living with chronic illness, chronic pain, fatigue, anxiety, PTSD, post-viral symptoms, or other long-term health challenges, that search can become exhausting. Not because we are asking for perfection. Not because we want to accomplish extraordinary things. But because we simply want to know what we…
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The Tiredness That Sleep Can’t Fix
Most people recognize the tiredness that comes from doing too much. A busy work schedule. Family responsibilities. Physical labor. Running from one obligation to the next. That kind of exhaustion makes sense. You know why you’re tired. But there is another kind of tiredness that often goes unnoticed. It isn’t caused by what you’re doing. It’s caused by what you’re carrying. Every day, we are exposed to a constant stream of information, opinions, notifications, advertisements, messages, worries, and expectations. Our minds process far more input than previous generations could have imagined. Even when we are sitting still, our attention is being pulled in multiple directions. The result is a form…
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Cognitive Overload: When the Noise Becomes Too Loud
We live in a world filled with information. From the moment we wake up, we are surrounded by news headlines, social media posts, emails, text messages, advertisements, videos, podcasts, notifications, and countless opinions competing for our attention. Information is available twenty-four hours a day, and for many people, there is rarely a moment when some form of input is not present. While researchers may debate the exact numbers, there is little question that the average person today is exposed to far more information in a single day than previous generations encountered in weeks, months, or even years. The human brain, however, has not evolved at the same pace as technology.…
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Can a Newborn Have Emotional Baggage or Energy Imbalances?
When a baby is born, we naturally think of them as completely new—and in many ways, they are. But at the same time, a newborn doesn’t arrive without any experiences. They have already: Developed in the womb Moved through the birth process Been surrounded by people, environments, and emotions So a more accurate question becomes: Can a newborn carry early imprints or sensitivities from these experiences? The answer is: yes—but not in the way most people fear. Starting From a Place of Truth A newborn is not broken.They are not “burdened” heavily or permanently. But they are very impressionable. And because of that, they can carry early imprints from different…
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Tips for Healing from Trauma
There’s no quick fix for deep emotional pain, but healing is possible. It doesn’t always come with fanfare or some grand “aha” moment. Sometimes, it’s quiet. Unfolding slowly. Gently. Layer by layer. Whether the difficult thing happened years ago or last week, unprocessed emotions have a way of sticking around—showing up in your energy, your body, your relationships, and your ability to feel safe or at peace. If you feel like you’re still being affected by something you’ve already “moved on” from, that’s not weakness—it’s a signal. A sign your body, mind, or spirit is still holding on. The good news? You don’t have to stay stuck. You can release…
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Release Stress in Turbulent Times
There is a great deal going on in the world today. Many of us are feeling the stress of lock-downs and what we hope are temporary closures of our employers and businesses we frequent. A few minutes ago I heard myself saying, out loud to myself … “I feel so lost and confused!” I wasn’t even sure why I felt that way, let alone why I had said it out loud and so emphatically. I stopped what I was doing immediately and grabbed a cup of coffee and sat myself on the couch to take control of the thoughts, feelings, and emotions that were beginning to wash over me. Many…