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“In that moment, may you find that the universe unveils its sublime beauty. Let us cherish now, for it is the only certainty we own.” inspired by Co Co

Both roses and human life at getting older remind us that every phase has its own beauty and worth. While roses eventually fade, the seeds and memories they leave behind continue their legacy — a metaphor for the ongoing impact of one’s life and actions, even as we age.

In a world where humility is often prized above self-recognition, we sometimes forget the importance of acknowledging our own strengths. It’s a common misconception that recognizing our abilities equates to boasting. However, understanding and appreciating our capabilities is crucial for personal growth, self-confidence, and genuine humility.

Take, for example, the art of listening. It’s a skill often overlooked, yet I take pride in my ability to truly hear others and provide thoughtful, empathetic advice. This isn’t just about being a good listener; it’s about creating a space where people feel valued and understood.

Similarly, creativity and problem-solving are strengths that I hold dear. Thinking outside the box isn’t just a cliché; it’s a unique approach to life’s challenges, fostering innovation and unconventional solutions.

Another aspect of my personal strength is adaptability – the capacity to learn quickly and adjust to new situations or information. It’s like being a chameleon, seamlessly blending into various environments while maintaining one’s essence.

These strengths remind me of a majestic tree in a vast forest. The tree stands tall, deeply rooted in the earth, enduring storms and basking in sunlight. Its branches aspire to touch the sky, symbolizing growth and ambition, while its leaves dance gracefully in the wind, reflecting adaptability and resilience.

Strength, in its essence, is both beautiful and divine. It’s the quiet assurance of a mountain, unwavering and steadfast. It’s the gentle, yet powerful flow of a river, shaping its path through persistence and patience. Strength isn’t always loud or visible; it’s often found in quiet perseverance and in those moments of gentle encouragement we offer to others.

However, strength is also about acknowledging our vulnerabilities. Like the majestic tree, what appears strong and resilient on the outside may still experience challenges and storms. Recognizing our inner strength doesn’t mean we ignore our struggles; rather, it means we confront them with courage and openness.

In conclusion, understanding and vocalizing our strengths is not just self-affirmation; it’s a journey of self-discovery. It’s about realizing that strength isn’t just in the overt displays of power but also in the subtle moments of endurance, creativity, and empathy. It’s a reminder that we all possess an inner light, guiding us through life’s journey, helping us to weather storms and reach for the skies.

Spirituality can be a powerful source of motivation and solace for individuals seeking to manage stress, anxiety, and depression. It provides a sense of purpose, inner peace, and a framework for understanding life’s challenges. Here my personal story in which spirituality can serve as motivation and support for my challenging health condition dysautonomia what autoimmune disease with many unknowns and invisible, yet highly disabling.

Those who know me as being a realist and optimistic in nature. Even though being confronted with health issues, especially if the condition is unknown and invisible, yet highly disabling making it such a challenging time. Navigating the healthcare system with a complex, often misunderstood condition like in my case dysautonomia or any autoimmune disease can be incredibly frustrating and emotionally draining. I learned – many individuals with these conditions often feel isolated, misunderstood, or dismissed, especially when the symptoms aren’t immediately visible or easily quantifiable.

With my optimism and realism in the face of adversity giving me the push moving forward to search for a solution. It’s essential to remember that while medical science has made incredible advancements, there is still much that we don’t know or fully understand. That said, as awareness of conditions like dysautonomia and autoimmune diseases grows, so do the resources and support available to those affected.

In my perspective on treatment – focusing on symptom suppression and maintaining quality of life – is for me the best direction. Fully understanding that while the journey can be tough, every day offers an opportunity for understanding, growth, and hopefully support.

Lastly, I believe my story and experience can be an inspiration to others going through similar struggles. Sharing my journey, as I’m doing here, can be therapeutic for myself and beneficial for others who are trying to navigate the challenges of an autoimmune disease or dysautonomia. I believe my resilience and hope are evident, and my audience find guidance and wisdom in this chapter.

Final Note: It’s important to note I am not a professional, therapists or counselor I just share my spirituality what is a deeply personal and individualized journey to encourage others to believe there is hope in life. What works as motivation and support can vary greatly from person to person. The emotional toll of chronic illnesses can be heavy. Seeking support from a therapist or counselor who understands chronic illness or has experience with health psychology can be beneficial.

Spirituality often encourages gratitude for the blessings in one’s life. Cultivating a grateful mindset can shift focus away from stressors and promote a positive outlook, motivating individuals to persevere.

Living in the present and embracing the “here and now” can lead to a more fulfilling and balanced life. Dwelling on the past or worrying excessively about the future can rob us of the joy and experiences available to us in the present moment. Here are a few reasons why living in the present and enjoying life is essential:

  • Gratitude: Being present allows us to appreciate the things we have in our lives right now, fostering a sense of gratitude for the present moment.
  • Mindfulness: Staying in the present helps us become more aware of our thoughts and feelings, leading to improved mindfulness and self-awareness.
  • Reduced Stress: Worrying about the future can create unnecessary stress, while dwelling on the past can lead to regret and sadness. Being present can help alleviate this anxiety and promote a sense of calm.
  • Enhanced Experiences: When we focus on the present, we fully immerse ourselves in the experiences and opportunities that come our way, leading to richer and more meaningful moments.
  • Improved Relationships: Being present when spending time with loved ones helps us connect on a deeper level and fosters stronger relationships.
  • Personal Growth: By being in the present, we can better focus on our goals and aspirations, taking steps towards personal growth and development.

While it’s essential to learn from the past and plan for the future, living in the present is about finding a healthy balance and not letting ourselves get trapped in unnecessary worry or nostalgia. Embracing the present moment allows us to make the most of our lives and savor the beauty and opportunities that surround us every day.

Change

To change yourself will be demanding. Changing your environment will be less draining of your will-power, and your chances of success will skyrocket.

These days represent a time for loving, giving and spending time with our dearest and closest even the circle in many cases is just you and the closest beloved ones. Let’s celebrating the humanity that unites us and the curiosity that drives us forward. But while we celebrate this joyous season, we must not forget all who are taking care of the patients and our safety and all the people who struggle to get through another day. For those not so fortunate, I humbly ask you this holiday season to light one candle and become a flicker of hope, love and service that lights up the darkness. It’s hard to believe we’re at the end of such a challenging year. We hope we all emerge from this crisis with a sense of urgency and see it as an opportunity to make our societies more sustainable and inclusive.

While this holiday season is likely to be memorable in ways that we never could have imagined, I’m confident that, thanks to the rapid advances being made by medical research, we ultimately will get the COVID-19 pandemic under control so we can once again give everyone we love a big hug in person. Until then, please stay safe. 

Let’s look forward to a brighter New Year and peace, prosperity, and above all good health,

Happy Holidays

Celebrating Thanksgiving is weird if we take in consideration the stress, the risk and anxiety. I know there’s a lot of people like me who are going to be so grateful for 2020 to be over. But as much as this year has been the worst, it’s also shown us how we humans can be a lot better when we actually try.

This year, I’m thankful and show my gratitude for the public health workers who kept us safe and tireless took care of the needed who are making a difference in the fight against COVID-19

Now we will possibly enjoy in a small circle of our closest share a meal on this Thanksgiving night is the perfect time to be thankful for all the amazing gifts we have been blessed with. I hope your holiday is full of love and joy.

I am sure tomorrow will be a better day to embrace the freeing spirit of gratitude and holiday cheer!

Women *Represent 70% Of the Global Health Workforce

In these stressful days the novel coronavirus seems to hit female health care workers harder than others who contract the disease. No wonder since right now,  where workers are on the front lines of patient interactions, women in health-care jobs make up more than 70% of the global workforce.

As these women making up the majority of health-care workers globally, women are overwhelmingly also the primary caretakers in their families. This means that many women in health care are balancing a demanding work life and home life at the same time.

This emphasizes that these women health-care professions also have responsibility to take care of parents, who are older, and school-aged children, so no wondering their lives are enormously impacted by worrying about elderly relatives and by school closures.

Let’s think about following, it are people who go into health care, whether they’re nurses or physicians, they do it because they want to help people. So, who takes care if the caretaker, while people normally run away from tragedy, these are the folks that run toward it, and we just need to support them and keep them safe!

We can’t emphasize enough that attention must be paid to ensuring safe conditions for ALL caregivers, special attention is needed for female health-care professions —not only in access to personal protective equipment essential to ensuring they are able to function well.

Let’s start to pay attention to what is happening in peoples’’ homes and support an equal sharing of the burden of care between women and men. There is a great opportunity to “un stereotype” the gender roles that play out in households in many parts of the world. Men can (should) take a role to assist with the daily household tasks. Let’s start now to tribute to our shared humanity, making a difference to implement actions that build a more equal world!

Important observation what needs immediate attention! Across the globe, medical professionals have said that they do not have enough access to personal protective gear and equipment, and access to more may be difficult to ensure. This very concerning for the livelihood of our caretakers and their families.

Colorful Earth globe with light, closeup. Elements of this image furnished by NASA

The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider Freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts, yet more problems, more medicine, but less wellness.

We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom.

We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often.

We’ve learned how to make a living, but not a life. We’ve added years to life not life to years. We’ve been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbor. We conquered outer space but not inner space. We’ve done larger things, but not better things.

We’ve cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul. We’ve conquered the atom, but not our prejudice. We write more, but learn less. We plan more, but accomplish less. We’ve learned to rush, but not to wait. We build more computers to hold more information, to produce more copies than ever, but we communicate less and less.

These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and small character, steep profits and shallow relationships. These are the days of two incomes but more divorce, fancier houses, but broken homes. These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill. It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and nothing in the stockroom. A time when technology can bring this letter to you, and a time when you can choose either to share this insight, or to just hit delete.

Remember to spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going to be around forever.

Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe, because that little person soon will grow up and leave your side.

Remember, to give a warm hug to the one next to you, because that is the only treasure you can give with your heart and it doesn’t cost a cent.

Remember, to say, ‘I love you’ to your partner and your loved ones, but most of all mean it. A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes from deep inside of you.

Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment for someday that person will not be there again.

Give time to love, give time to speak! And give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind.

And always remember, life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by those moments that take our breath away.

Tell the people you love that you love them, at every opportunity