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“Have a good cry, wash out your heart. If you keep it inside it’ll tear you apart.” -Sometimes You Win (1979) by Dr. Hook & the Medicine ShowSometimes it’s discouraged, sometimes you’re pushed to let it out. But if you’re a male who grew up in the twentieth century, you were most likely told not to do it, especially in public. I’m talking about crying.
“Being sick is just your body’s way of saying you’re too awesome, and you need to slow down, so everyone can catch up.” -UnknownBeing sick sucks, right? It can put you in a depressing mood and everything, be it eating, talking or simply getting out of bed seems like a chore. But what if I said that there are certain benefits of becoming sick?
“When you say ‘yes’ to others, make sure you’re not saying ‘no’ to yourself.” -Paulo CoheloWhen is it good to be selfish? Caring for and assisting others is no doubt, an admirable quality. Without that aspect of humanity, the world would never move forward.
“Have a good cry, wash out your heart. If you keep it inside it’ll tear you apart.” -Sometimes You Win (1979) by Dr. Hook & the Medicine ShowWhen was the last time you cried? Whenever it was, did you know you also ended up cleaning some bacteria? In a way, you also just vacuumed your eyes. Confused?
“Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is relax.” -Mark BlackIn previous posts, I’ve written about how important it is to not let a goal become an obsession. Indeed, any goal needs focus and attention. But it also needs an amalgamation of hard work and then taking the time to acknowledge the hard work. Or as it’s more commonly expressed, stop and smell the roses.
-Michelle ParsonsIs there actually such a level as rock bottom? Or is it just an expression? By definition, hitting rock bottom is losing everything possible to the extent that ascension of any kind is ostensibly impossible.
“Aging is not lost youth but a new stage of opportunity and strength.” -Betty FriedanWe all dread it at some point. We try our best to stall it and when we can’t, we’d all like to pretend it’s not there by covering it up in any way possible. I’m talking about aging.
“Wherever you are, be there totally.” -Eckhart TolleIn this day and age, there’s a myriad of articles, tips, advice to focus on our mental state of mind in order to have more control, if not completely conquer. I myself have written countless posts on this topic for this site as well.
“Aging is not lost youth but a new stage of opportunity and strength.” -Betty FriedanWe all dread it at some point. We try our best to stall it and when we can’t, we’d all like to pretend it’s not there by covering it up in any way possible. I’m talking about aging.
“When you say ‘yes’ to others, make sure you’re not saying ‘no’ to yourself.” -Paulo CoheloWhen is it good to be selfish? Caring for others and helping them is no doubt, an admirable quality in everyone. Without that aspect of humanity, the world would never move forward.
“Have a good cry, wash out your heart. If you keep it inside it’ll tear you apart.” -Sometimes You Win (1979) by Dr. Hook & the Medicine ShowSometimes it’s discouraged, sometimes you’re pushed to let it out. But if you’re a male who grew up in the twentieth century, you were most likely told not to do it, especially in public. I’m talking about crying.
“Just because you can’t see the complete picture, it doesn’t mean it is not there.” -Nara LeeWhat can you do with your fingers? Grip something? Wiggle them? Flip someone off? There is one more thing you can do that is not always a common answer from most people: Create positive energy.
“Quiet down and listen to your own heartbeat. Quiet down and listen to your own pulse. Quiet down and pay attention to what your health is telling you. It’s the most accurate and cheapest diagnosis you’ll ever have.” -Neel Trivedi (at a mental health seminar)Yesterday, I explored some broad views about how people felt about natural medication both in place of as well as alternative to chemically based drugs. In today’s follow-up post, I’m quoting specific examples of how certain individuals feel and why. Rosa, a fifty-six year old neighbor of mine, has been on prescription medication for various ailments including arthritis, diabetes and a heart condition for several years. Much like my own case, she tried replacing her medication with natural supplements but all efforts produced very little fruition.
