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Seatbelts and COVID
In 1970 Victoria became the first state in the western world to introduce laws making the use of seatbelt in cars compulsory. within year and a half the other Australian states followed suit and by 1977, 90% of motorist were wearing seatbelts. Why? Because they recognized that although wearing a seatbelt could be something of an inconvenience, it also prevents death and more serious injury in the event of a car accident.
By D.A. Cairns4 years ago in Longevity
Why You Should Live Your Life Like There Is No Tomorrow.
I was talking to a female elderly friend today. She was telling me about memories from her younger years. She used to run, swim, ride a bike, go on adventures, and, play on park furniture with her children. She is now 72 years old, and she has angina, arthritis and walking problems with her legs. The conversation reminded me of something my gran told me when I was a young teenager:
By Carol Ann Townend4 years ago in Longevity
My Wake-up Call
Introduction It can’t be argued that it is a stressful time. The stress is all around me, us, our community, our planet. We are enveloped in a world-wide health crisis that will henceforth forever be known as the COVID-19 Pandemic and the stress it induced brought to the forefront of my consciousness a personal health concern that I had been ignoring for years. It also brought forward a resolve to work on reinventing myself to be the best version of me that I could.
By Julie Buchy4 years ago in Longevity
Modern Day Alchemy
"You can't pour from an empty cup" That notion has been used, widely, to describe the need for self-care. We can't fill up others if we're empty. It's a very helpful way to portray the abstract importance of attending to yourself first, unfortunately, it's not true.
By Christine Hollermann4 years ago in Longevity
Why I Changed My Mind And Opted To Fight
"It is what it is" and "If I were to die today" were two of my dads favorite catchphrases. I sit here in the hospital bed reflecting heavy on him as I run through all my possible options I have ahead of me. Reminiscing about all the things my dad had to go through with my birth mom and me with this nasty disrespectful wolf disease. All this triggered because the admissions team asked a simple question. How old were you when you retired? Meaning got Medicare as an insurance because that is reserved for people who have worked till they are old and put into the system, have a nest egg and house paid off so they can live comfortably in their golden years. Catch 22 I "retired" at 17 BEFORE I even had my first job.
By Kimmie Hite4 years ago in Longevity
On Balance As A Goal Of Personal Development
The topic of balance came up in a recent conversation with a friend. She was relaying the results of one of those personality tests that claim they can classify your personality “type” based on certain behaviors, characteristics, and/or tendencies. There are hundreds but the vast majority are based on the Meyers-Briggs classification system which is itself an out-shoot of Karl Jung’s personality type theory. I have no intention of debating the merits of Jung’s theory in this post, like many theories in the social sciences, it has its proponents and detractors. Instead I will accept it as generally accurate and ask what that implies from a self improvement perspective.
By Everyday Junglist4 years ago in Longevity
Covidland
We’ve been surviving in Covidland for almost two years now. The mixed information and politicized agendas have forced the citizens of the nations into a divide. In the United States, we have always stood behind our God-given freedoms and our constitution. Now in Covidland, these freedoms are being threatened. Our already critically stressed healthcare system is on the verge of collapse.
By Rugergirl224 years ago in Longevity
A Heart Stopping Rebirth
The calm and surreal darkness enveloped me, as I eased into the tender embrace. I felt at peace as I was lulled by the silent void as I reflected on the moments leading to my slumber. It began with the abrupt disturbance, as the weekly fit of diarrhea and vomit session overcame my dreams- jolting me from the much-needed sound slumber. It had been three months since I was first plagued with the anomaly that was now considered the new norm. It never gave me the courtesy of daytime visits – no, that would have been too courteous and convenient. Every week like clockwork, right as my REM sleep was about to kick in, the terrible twosome made their malicious intents known; coupled with the three-month chest and left arm pain that I had chalked up as stress- I knew it was going to be a long night as I ran to the sanctuary of the bathroom.
By Andrea Cummings4 years ago in Longevity
