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Sunrise! Sunset!
There is an old roadway tune from the musical called Fiddler on the Roof. I am not going to get into the entire play, but it has always found me drawn to one of its tunes, "Sunrise! Sunset!" Little did I realize, this tune showed me how I look at my life.
By Maurice Bernier8 years ago in Longevity
Best Ways to Deal with Stress
"Stress is caused by being 'here' but wanting to be 'there'." —Eckhart Tolle As a college student, stress is my middle name. We all deal with stress, and we all deal with it in our own ways. It can be hard to juggle all that life has to offer. Between school, work, the gym, kids, relationships, family, and friends, you might feel a little bit overwhelmed. No matter how stressful life may seem at times, there are steps we can take to help relieve that stress and relax.
By Brandon Glandt8 years ago in Longevity
What Is Vegan?
"Oh, I don't eat that...I'm VEGAN." No doubt you have heard that at least once in a restaurant or even with friends. It seems as if this word just popped up on the scene recently, and it would probably be considered trendy to eat vegan foods...anything for the Insta pics. But vegan and vegetarian ways of eating have been around as early as 500 B.C.E according to Time magazine. The term "Vegan" was manufactured in about 1944. Now what the heck is vegan?
By Ciéra Paige8 years ago in Longevity
What It's Like Living with Chronic Illness
I'm sitting here in hospital, just writing and waiting. I'm here for my girlfriend today, instead of me for once. Whilst watching all the doctors, nurses and other medical professionals rush past and going on their daily business. I just sit and think about all times I've asked for help and support from these professionals. These professionals or, let's face it, people. I can see how hard they work, too hard. It's really not fair on them and the patients. As I am someone who has pretty much suffered all my life from chronic illness, I have seen and been through the systems and professionals that so many other people who suffer with chronic illness endure. I bet you weren't aware of how bad it is for some people. Bet you didn't realise how hard it is to get support or help in all forms — medical, housing, jobs etc.
By Sarah Manley8 years ago in Longevity
I'm Walking
My story: For over a year, I walked every day for a couple of hours. No, I did not do that out of the bottom of my heart. I did it for a job delivering flyers and it was mandatory if I wanted money in my pocket. I did not realize the benefits of it until after, as I shed pounds, gained endurance, and toned muscle I never thought was possible before. All summer, all autumn, and throughout the winter months, I walked. I never complained. I simply got used to it. To this day, it still surprises me and I am proud to say that I have done this for over a year and a half!
By Lisa Palmer8 years ago in Longevity
Becoming Gorgeous
From a young age, I’ve always hated my body. I remember crying myself to sleep because I was so frustrated with my height. My self-critical voice was telling me I had an ugly, unattractive body. My arms are fat, feet are freakishly small, my face is too round, I need to weigh X amount to be happy, etc... It was nearly impossible to have a grounded sense of self confidence at the time. As a teenager, seven pretzels and a ½ cup of watermelon counted as a meal. Thinking lowly of myself was habitual, and I felt so much shame around it. Eating out with friends was like stepping on eggshells. It became truly part of who I was, and who I still am. My lightbulb moment was around two years ago, as I was coordinating a college event advocating for body positivity. There I was, feeling horrible at how I ate a piece of a graham cracker. Ridiculous, I know. I knew then and there I had to make an effort for my own livelihood.
By Coline Buencamino8 years ago in Longevity
