Tendonitis

Tendonitis has been the reason I've been away from blogging.

It is not a major injury for me, a result of repetitive typing, type of work I do and bad posture, all combined and add stress to it... I've been lugging around painful shoulders for around 2 months now!

I am making great recovery now, but have definitely become more aware of my posture and typing habits.

I have also come to respect my health much more. Take better care of my mind, body and soul. They all go hand-in-hand. One cannot sustain far too long without the other.

If you're interested in reading up more about Tendonitis, here's a wiki link: Tendonitis


Let this be a reminder for all of us to respect and value our body, soul and mind. I have made it a daily practice to give thanks for a healthy body, soul and mind. As part of showing my appreciation, I am also trying more and more each day to take better care and nurture my body and mind and connect deeper with my soul.

Knowing the difference

"Change the things that can be changed, accept those that cannot and have the wisdom to know the difference." -Anon

I would like to rephrase the quote above to:

"Change the things that can be changed, accept those that cannot and cultivate the wisdom to know the difference." -Me

Anthropology

There's a store by the name "Anthropology", and yesterday, I was chatting with a friend about this store... much later last night, as I retired for the night, I lay in bed thinking about the word Anthropology...

According to dictionary.com (displaying just the first of the four meanings/definitions listed):

an·thro·pol·o·gy

/ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒi/ Show Spelled[an-thruh-pol-uh-jee]

–noun

1. The science that deals with the origins, physical and cultural development, biological characteristics, and social customs and beliefs of humankind.

Then came to mind some lines from a book I read not too long ago...there the author rephrased the definition somewhat along the lines of... being interested without judgment, in the way other people choose to live and behave. He then went on to describe how this strategy can be applied toward developing compassion and being more patient. 

When someone acts in a way that seems strange to you, rather than reacting in your usual way, such as, "I can't believe they would do that," instead say something to yourself like "I see, that must be the way she sees things in her world. Very interesting." However, if order for this strategy to help you, you have to be genuine. There's a fine line between being "interested" and being arrogant, as if secretly you believe that your way is better.

The point I am trying to get out there is: Let's all become true anthropologists! STARTING NOW!

Happy rest of September :)

5 practices for happiness

Cultivate these 5 practices for happiness:

1) connect socially,
2) be active,
3) be mindful,
4) keep learning,
5) be generous.

Dream On

Dreams can come true…
if you take the time to think about what you want in life….
So, dream on!