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Old 03-14-2015, 09:56 AM
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EndGameNYC
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Originally Posted by Hawkeye13 View Post
Yes--as Verte suggests, really being present is a gift so few family members truly give each other.

Of course she's stir crazy and back-engineering. That's what smart, highly-driven people do when they can't act or fix the immediate problem.

Some practices to get back into her body might be helpful like gentle yin yoga or mindfulness meditation. Or would that be too woo woo for her?

I thought it was for me until I actually tried it. Amazing stuff really.

Thinking of you both
Thanks, Hawkeye.

Yes, that would have previously been "too woo woo" for her, but she's opening herself of to alternatives that she's never before considered or attempted.

She's taken care of everyone else for most of her life and put off for too long taking care of herself. She's making healthier choices in her diet, and I even converted her to almond milk and green tea instead of coffee, even though I drink both.
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