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quotes, metaphors, and everyday observations related to my self-care journey

Acupuncture for Pain

when You have tried everything, can you find the courage to try again? Pain, courage and wisdom chronic pain Maybe you suffer from Migraines, Neuropathy, Injuries or Rheumatological conditions.  Maybe you just know the hopelessness of chronic pain.  You've tried just about everything, and nothing seems to last.  It's exhausting! Every part of your life has been affected, including your mental health. It takes courage to feel hope again.  You want to live fully and reclaim...

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Year of the Snake

Happy Chinese New Year Everyone!  Welcome to the year of the Snake!  I love a great metaphor especially when it comes to animal behavior and what we can learn from them.  I've always found snakes in the most unusual places and I've had many opportunities to ponder why they are in such unlikely places at those times. To me, snakes represent shedding our skin (when we have outgrown what has come become too tight and too small and no longer fits us.)  We have to shed our outer layers...

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