Linsey Keats Embracing Life After Loss

This is so true, so very true.....please think before you judge. Easier said than done, we are human.......

When there are no words, just tears. It's okay......oxoxoxox

Excellent and Really Simple, Amazing Advice from Terry Small - Let's Help Ourselves Relax Brain Bulletin 99 - Doing this simple thing for 6 minutes a day can lower brain stress by 68%. ... Want to feel calmer faster? A University of Essex study* found that reading for just six minutes can reduce our stress levels by 68%. Dr. Lewis, neuroscientist and lead researcher, states, "Losing yourself in a book is the ultimate relaxation." He goes on to say, "This is particularly poignant in uncertain economic (and health/wellness) times when we are all craving a certain amount of escapism. It really doesn't matter what book you read. By losing yourself in a thoroughly engrossing book you can escape from the worries and stresses of the everyday world, and spend time exploring the domain of the author's imagination." It was found that reading slows the heart rate, lowers blood pressure, and calms our minds. If you are a long time subscriber to the Brain Bulletin, you know that I love to read. I always feel invigorated and focused after a good session of reading and learning. I love both non-fiction, and novels. On the other hand, when I spend a lot of time on devices scrolling new feeds, social media, etc., I often feel restless, and anxious. Reading seems to leave me feeling nourished, not drained. There's something about following a single story line, or topic that is calming. Well-being is always important. Even more so in these challenging weeks. Simple opening a book can change our minds and stress levels for the better! If you are regular reader, now you have one more reason. If not, why not start with six minutes today? It might just become a lifelong habit. * Lewis, D. (2009), Galaxy Stress Research. Mindlab International, Sussex University, UK.

These next few weeks are going to be more difficult. Each day we will see sad, frightening numbers grow higher. But things to remember: 1. be educated but Don't stay glued to the news. It will increase your anxiety levels. Just enough to stay informed 2. Draw two circles - one of things you CAN control and the other of things you CAN'T. Act on what you can take hold of and action and let go what you can't. 3. We all have gifts we can give - help out 4. At some point, this will pass/improve. Keep your eye and perspective on how life will be again. WITH LOVE ALWAYS

It not only helps another person ( or animal!) but it also lifts our spirits during this time. We can still help!!