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Om

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The simplest definition of Om is breathe. A very simple concept, and one that is often forgotten about. I know that when I am stressed and/or not feeling fantastic, focusing on the breath is about the last thing that I do. I am forever needing a reminder to breathe. So I did something about it. Or rather, my wonderful esthetician helped me to do something about it.

Last week, I went for my monthly pedicure. As a little extra treat, I had the “om” symbol painted on the big toe of my left foot. Imagine if you will, perfectly painted toes in plummy colour, with a distinct black om. It is beautiful, and is a constant reminder for me to slow things down, and take a breath.

Now if it could just be flip flop weather, I would have this reminder, 24/7.

I would take a picture of my toes to illustrate, but my feet are just not photogenic (even after a great pedicure).

**Picture Source – flickr

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Om

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CFS Participation

]]> Quick! Tell me 3 things about living with or managing your illness that you are actually glad about. Anything at all that makes you feel a little bit better (or more than that). Something that you do on a regular or semi-regular basis. All I am asking is for 3 things. Surely that can’t be too difficult.

I will start.

In no particular order….here we go.

1. Spa day – I go once a month….and I feel really great afterwards. If you have never been to a day spa, I highly recommend that you get yourself there immediately. In case you are interested, I go here.

2. Playing with puppies (or grown up puppies). This one is one of my most favorites….but he gets tired easily. As luck would have it, so do I.

3. I know that I am in control of my life, and my illness isn’t. This helps me get through every single day.

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CFS Participation

]]> http://www.blisstree.com/articles/cfs-participation-4/feed/ 12 what keeps you going? http://www.blisstree.com/articles/what-keeps-you-going-4/ http://www.blisstree.com/articles/what-keeps-you-going-4/#comments Thu, 13 Jul 2006 03:47:22 +0000 laura http://cfssquared.com/2006/07/12/what-keeps-you-going/ Post from: Blisstree

what keeps you going?

]]> I often write about some of the things that I do to keep going, when I experience tough times. With the exception of motrin and an occasional swig or 2 of cough medicine, these “things” don’t include prescription meds.

In the past few years I have discovered the following things that work for me

~acupuncture
~meditation
~an increase in water consumption
~trail walking
~reconnecting with my guitar
~long chunks of alone time
~spa day – once a month
~spending time with pets

there is a bunch of other stuff as well. but for the most part, these are the things that make up core of my being healthy. i was wondering what you all do (if anything at all helps), to feel good when the cfids thing gets to be a little too much. please leave a comment, and let me know. if the prescription meds are working for you ~write those down as well.

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what keeps you going?

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