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Balance is so very crucial in maintaining physical wellness. That now term - the body keeps score - it always has - all the stresses and dis-eases of the mind trickle down and then trickle right back up and then what’s left is an unfiltered plumbing system until we catch it and then do a detox, rebalancing, recalibrating whatever we want to call it or however we want to do it. I do not suffer from vertigo but have experienced spells of dizziness and lightheadedness which have given me sudden pause. It’s in that moment of pause that I ask myself what, why, and then how can I practice a self-care. 🙏🏻

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Awareness is key, as you point out. So many people just reach for a pill or a drink or a drug without giving any thought to the body’s own natural healing mechanisms. Thanks for checking in 😊❤️

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Thank you for the beautiful recommendation. It was so sweet and made me smile so wide. 🙏🏻 You have inspired my writing a great deal by the way. ❤️

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❤️

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I love checking in. ❤️❤️

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Interesting insight into what your vertigo was telling you. I also find it difficult to let myself play, or even stop writing to take breaks, move around, drink more water, etc. I love writing and get lost in it and lose track of time. In some ways that’s good, but like you said, balance is important.

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Thanks so much Wendi, for chiming in and sharing your experience. I love that place where we go when time stops and we lose all track of time. I’m learning how important it is though to come back to my body and pay attention to it. I hope you have a great weekend.

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Thanks and I hope you do too.

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I also have experienced this unnerving vertigo & your realisation of imbalance is so true carol.

thankyou thankyou so much for all you inspire

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You know, Jen, I’d heard of vertigo, but until I experienced it, I had no idea how frightening and debilitating it could be. I have not had, blessedly, any reoccurrences. Thank you for checking in, and for being my friend ❤️😊

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What a gift you are!!!

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Thank you! We are all gifted 💙🙏💙

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Yes, but giving the gift you gave of this piece this morning is profound. I had a yoga teacher from the 80s tell me she had vertigo and found something that healed it. I sent her your piece and asked again what she found... as I had a cousin who also had this. I loved your take and how quickly we all overlook ourselves in the process when illness interrupts our intentions. I loved every word of your piece. Yes, we are all gifted AND this morning's gift from you was profound!

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Thank you, again, Lisa (pardon me if I’ve guessed wrong….) 😊

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No pardon necessary.

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❤️

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Aug 20, 2022Edited
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I understand, but don’t let lack of time and fears of talent hold you back. We are all gifted; open that package! 😊❤️

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Aug 20, 2022
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Tell me more about your plans to kick off your newsletter here.

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Thank you kindly, Angel!

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