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Yoga in the Snow

There is just something about being outside when the air is crisp and the snowflakes are massive.  It also helps when the pups want to get …

'Pics or it Didn't Happen'

We live in the information age - the age when we document every little portion of our lives, when we take pictures of every mundane thing t…

The Lighter Side of: Nostalgia

While 'living in the past' can be quite unhealthy, even harmful, nostalgia is a powerful feeling, and something that powerful can b…

The Lighter Side of: Progressive Diseases

I would say that most of the time, I am working hard to maintain what I am currently feeling. Not because how I currently feel is all rainb…

The Lighter Side of: Severe Flare-Ups

Flare-ups are a normal aspect of the life of any chronic illness patient. There are countless diseases that include both constant symptoms…

Restorative Yoga

Restorative Yoga is one of my favourite practices - and often one of the only practices I can physically manage. The Lotus Pose - pictured…

Pressure

After watching someone on tv tonight get emotional because of pressure, I wanted to talk about the distinction between crumbling under pre…

"Strength" Ring

Randomly today, I realized that it has been a long time since I have worn my stamped ring that says "STRENGTH" on it. When I fir…

Bad News = Stress = Worse Health

Since November, things have really been up in the air medically. Not only my health in general becoming worse as far as the Crohn's is …

Balancing the Optimism

I think one of the most important things about being someone who is ill is finding a certain balance - especially in order to bring awarene…