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“Whenever you are stressed, it is because whatever is happening at that moment is what you don’t want to be happening.”
Oprah Winfrey
A critical step in minimizing your own stress is to accept your present moment.

I’m excited to use these iridescent inks! I’ve decided that my next project will center around some aquatic animals. It’s fun to do some research and let my imagination take over.

“Choose knowledge for the sake of knowledge over achievement. We are in an achievement-oriented society. We judge and value people based on their achievements. But most of the people who get caught up in that trap – always trying to “get ahead” – their reward for that is almost always high blood pressure, ulcers, early deaths and even things like cancer. Remember, it’s a perfect universe. There’s no stress in it. Only people thinking stressful thoughts.”
“If you need ‘likes’ on your social media account, you are in pain. Because … you are asking someone else to give you the value…to tell you how much you are worth. And as long as you are in pain, you’re going to act unconsciously.”
Gary Zukav, www.seatofthesoul.com

When my father was diagnosed with lung cancer, we admitted him to the hospital. To say you need to advocate for your loved ones is an enormous understatement. In fact, one needs to be self-aware and then advocate for oneself. Don’t ever count on the professionals to have your best interests at heart. Sometimes they do, sometimes they don’t. Are you willing to place your life in someone else’s hands?

Every day is a journey, and the journey itself is home.
Basho