Surprisingly, it wasn’t hard to find Mr. Wonderfuls. I was an expert at it. Today, as their shadows flit through my conscious self, I realize that each and every one of them was a gift sent to help me heal. If I’d been ready to heal.
Surfacing — Decompressing after Afghanistan
Decompressing after being stationed in Afghanistan is like being a diver coming up from the depths, trying not to get the bends. Civilian helicopter pilot Allan Cram reflects on how to regain balance after being in a war zone.
Tarmac Meditations # 24 – And So it Goes
A quiet day. A nap ended with sounds of gunfire becoming fireworks across the night sky. Grabbed my camera set it to ISO 100, Bulb shutter remote release, 5.6F Stop, leveled the tripod and started to shoot. “One more time, one more night” in the land of the free, home of the brave.
Leaving the Dishes
A mother discovered that sometimes you have to throw all caution and perfectionism to the wind and head out to the fair. The dishes, as they say, aren’t going anywhere.
The Effect of Slowing Down
At a job today, a great thought came to me: I bring my training ground with me wherever I go and in whatever I do. The sweet science is an applied science, after all. To bring my skills to light is what I am here to do. So step by step, as I cleaned, I thought my way into a new way of thinking.
What Does “Being Healthy” Truly Mean?
What will it take for us to start loving ourselves enough to realize that we are worth the investment of time, energy and money in order to truly be healthy in a complete and holistic way? Sadly, a lot of people would rather invest in the instant gratification of a daily $5 latte than invest in their actual emotional well being.
The House Call
A doctor philosophizes a little on his way to a house call to Mrs. Cambden’s trailer which he’s been visiting for almost 19 years, ever since he was a fledgling doc, just starting practice in rural Nova Scotia.
Tarmac Meditations # 23 – Just Go
Michael Lebowitz reflects on running, recovery and life in the popular Tarmac Meditations series of diary entries.
Dreading “The Shred”: When Fitness Gets Irritating
What happens when a well-meaning woman wanting to stay fit confronts The Shred, the latest exercise craze by American’s Toughest Trainer, Jillian Michaels of “The Biggest Loser”.
The Other Side of Me: The Slowest Part to Heal
Emotionally I’m so far along my healing path, intellectually and spiritually too. It’s only in my physical body that I have major healing left to do. It’s so weird to be ready to jump into life full force, with all the passion and spirit that comes with being On The Other Side. So many doors are opening for me, so many opportunities are coming my way to finally live the complete life of my dreams. And yet I’m still held back, this time by my physical body.
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