You can find all the details to the challenge here.
Thereās no place for me to judge if any particular religion is better than the other. I donāt know if one is the āabove all othersā.
Over the years, Iāve grown to identify myself as a spiritual person. I know my intuition has never failed me. I know Iāve found great peace in a realm beyond mortal capability.
One quality that Iāve dearly cherished, is my sense of compassion. As an empath, I naturally absorb energy around me. I sense what has come in that precise moment; and, Iām able to extend whatās needed to help.
The religion I most identify with is Buddhism. My beliefs and moral compass align with their practices.
Explaining epilepsy to a friend is no easy matter. Sometimes they may be scared. Some may be curious. Some may want to help. Some may want to flee.
But, obviously, those who care will want to understand you. For those friends, here are some brief epilepsy facts:
What is epilepsy?
Itās like a storm in the brain. Seizures happen when there is unusual electrical activity. Your brain cells are constantly sending out electrical signals that travel along nerves to the rest of the body.
These signals tell the muscles to move. During a seizure, a personās muscles tighten and relax rapidly or stop moving completely. Seizures come on suddenly, and people who have them canāt control their muscles while theyāre having a seizure.
If too many brain cells are sending signals at the same time, it causes an overload, and a person may pass out and shake all over. Peopleā¦
āJournal writing is a voyage to the interior.ā ā Christina Baldwin
Writing is an outlet which can help us process trauma. It helps us sort out feelings, and gives the pain a voice. Itās a way of bearing witness to the messiness, and chaos. It also reveals progress, and ways in which weāve changed.
Instructions for Journaling
We are going to journal for the next 7 days. Find a quiet place where you feel comfortable, and wonāt be disturbed.
Each day, take one of the listed prompts and try to write honestly and freely.
Note: Some of the prompts relate specifically to processing trauma. Others, are focused more on self-care.
Prompt 1: Write down the things you are willing to share about your trauma. Also, think about the things you donāt want to share ā or talk about ā right now. This might include specific facts andā¦
Iām so glad youāve joined me this week for another edition of Weekend Music Share. Ā Ā Welcome back to Weekend Music Share; the place where everyone can share their favorite music. Feel free to use the āWeekend Music Shareā banner in your post, and donāt forget to use the hashtagĀ #WeekendMusicShareĀ on social media soĀ [ā¦]
This idea of giving thanks is a lifestyle. Itās an every day gift to yourselfā¤ļø
Today, Iām thankful for my kids, my family, and my chosen family.
Iām thankful for body spray and days I can nap.
Iām thankful for emails, cell phones, and text messages.
Iām thankful for voice messages, reunions, and birthdays.
Iām thankful for Nutella, mmās, strawberries, and sausage.
Iām thankful for generosity, friendliness, and compassion.
Iām thankful for moments when the sky is breathlessly stunningā¦. When babies taste ice cream for the first time, when individuals walk down the isle to accept their diploma.
Thereās infinite places and individuals and reasons why Iām thankful, today.