Knowing that neither Mom nor Aunt Baby would approve of my malaise, I reminded myself that healthy eating, attention to exercise and good sleep makes all the difference in one's mindset and well-being. Last summer, I was prescribed an anti-inflammatory (NSAID) and a muscle relaxer twice daily. I also had a cortisone injection for the sciatica. My next step was to wean myself off these medications with my doctor's support. I'm currently taking one multi-vitamin a day, which is just fine by me. I am appreciating the value of food as the best medicine of all, learning a great deal from the flashPress Farmacopeia series written on the blog there called femme's Desk. Last August, I even hired a live-in health coach. As a result, my love of life and my energy has returned full throttle. My coach is not much of a talker. He realizes that 'actions speak louder than words'. My coach is a natural teacher. He reminds me of things I've always known, yet tend to forget when stressed or sad. My coach is supportive and loving. In fact, he was more than okay with sharing his life strategies with you.
I realize now that Aunt Baby had a role in the hiring of my coach. She had taken her job as Mommy's therapist very seriously - wanting me to focus on happy times together, while living every day of my life to its fullest. When my coach applied for the job, he was a 'paw-in'. He jumped into my arms when we met, as his role model had done ten years previously. As with Aunt Baby, that sealed the deal. Can you blame me? Oh, and I still paws for music every day. This is one of Andy's favorites...mine too actually: Jane Siberry, Everything Reminds Me of My Dog ![]() Other recent posts that may interest you are... Until next week, wishing you peace, mar
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Sunshine
10/7/2015 08:12:50 am
I absolutely love this post and I can so relate to it. My favorite line ... "Knowing that neither Mom nor Aunt Baby would approve of my malaise" packs quite a punch! Knowing that they wouldn't approve is what gives you the strength to carry on. Hugs to you and your health coach! :))
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Maria, my heart goes out to you on losing your Aunt Baby. I can certainly relate to your malaise, lack of inspiration and sadness. Our love pups provide a sense of well being and comfort. They're sensitive to our moods and provide companionship in our daily lives.
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Kimmiewhat
10/7/2015 11:31:37 am
Oh what a beautiful post. Losing those we love creates such a deep hole in our hearts but I am so glad you filled it with wonderful things such as your health coach and your Andy. Seasons change and so do we...always searching for peace and joy. When we find it what a glorious day it is. Love you Maria and thank you for sharing
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Mike
10/7/2015 11:42:09 am
Well, you saved Mr. Andy and he is going to repair you ten fold. I have a different favorite line. "You don't always have to catch the ball." That Andy has a deep philosophical attitude toward life. That could be a life motto.
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10/7/2015 11:58:16 am
Thanks for sharing your journey of loss with us. So glad you have worked through all the pain and returned to the hopeful, happy woman you are meant to be. I have always struggled with change/loss, but have gotten better at focusing on the positive's & blessings-even amidst the storms. Life is not always an easy walk but accepting that fact and making the blessings our focus, can make it easier and happier. Hugs my friend.
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Angie
10/7/2015 12:18:33 pm
Hi, Maria - I love that you are a teacher of the things you've learned. Number one I've learned about you is your gift of observing. From that, you take life lessons, and the teacher in you is very adept at passing them on to your readers. I love the things you write about...
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karen
10/7/2015 03:18:27 pm
I absolutely love this post too, Maria! My favorite lines:
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Dear Mar
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Barbara Jones
10/7/2015 06:34:20 pm
I cried over this of course. Still struggling to get beyond this. Have had several offers of a dog. Not quite ready. Thanks.
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Theresa
10/8/2015 05:25:47 am
Dear Maria, Woo ... you certainly have yourself one adorably handsome live-in life coach there! Thank you for sharing his keen insight into how to live each day to the full with much joy and peace. Our fur angel babies are a precious gift in this life. Tell Andy he is doing such a good job. Love you, Theresa
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We must always paws to appreciate what has entered our life, like Andy! He is vibrant and has as much love as Aunt Baby had. He can never replace her, but he can provide so much love.
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10/8/2015 01:57:52 pm
Prof. Mahreer,
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Shauna
10/10/2015 06:33:36 pm
"You don't always have to catch the ball - just play." That's the best advice I've ever heard!
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