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When we let go of anxiety and sadness what are we left with? We are left with nothing more than being happy.  Apparently people don't want us to feel happy.  They want us to feel sad all the time by telling us that everything is impossible.  

I have a question about weighted vests .  I know weighted vests work for workouts and in peri/and menopause but does a weighted vest work for anxiety ?  I have a weighted blanket.  Oh and did anyone know that this body wash called muscle for muscle pain in eucalyptus and one called aches and pains and it's in Lavender and Chamomile.  I try to avoid eucalyptus as much as I can as for me it triggers an anxiety attack.  Both of those body washes has menthol in it so it's great for muscle pain after an intense workout or for menopausal hot flashes.  Peppermint essential oil also helps for menopausal hot flashes and headaches.  Let this be a warning... never put peppermint on your temples on the side of your head. Use a carrier oil and spray a bit of peppermint on the back of your neck.  

Small subconscious actions compound to make you the person you are.  How could your life change if you become mindful of these actions?  I took a mindful shower this morning and tried to relax as the warm water went down my muscle pain body .  Does anxiety cause full-body muscle pain from head to toe?  I eat a mindful breakfast, Lunch or dinner.  I eat slowly and savor every bite while everyone else around me eats way too fast.  This is why everyone else is overweight .  I was eating so slowly for years and still this weight gain happened.  (laughs) Why?   They don't have signal to their brains that tells them to "stop your full!"  But they are thinking, It just taste so good and they don't want to waste food at a restaurant.  Men can lose weight 10X faster than women can.  That is just not fair!   Not sure what this means but I like this quote.  " Take great pleasure in simple actions ".   L...

  🌙 Night‑Before‑Labs Checklist for Stable Fasting Blood Sugar ✔️ Dinner (2–4 hours before bed) Choose a steady, fiber‑rich meal: Oatmeal with chia or flax Beans + vegetables Lentil soup Whole‑grain toast with nut butter Greek yogurt with berries Avoid heavy, greasy, or sugary meals. Don’t skip dinner — it can trigger overnight glucose spikes. ✔️ Hydration Drink water normally throughout the evening. Avoid alcohol — it can raise fasting glucose and disrupt sleep. ✔️ Nervous System Calm‑Down Warm shower or bath Gentle stretching Slow breathing Weighted blanket Quiet, predictable wind‑down routine Avoid stressful conversations or overstimulation ✔️ Sleep Prep Aim for a consistent bedtime. Keep lights low and screens minimal. If sleep isn’t perfect, stay calm — nervous system stability matters more than hours slept. 🌅 Morning‑Of Checklist ✔️ Before Leaving Drink a small amount of water if allowed. Move slowly — no rushing, no fast walking. Avoid exercise before labs. Bathroom habits...

We are mindful when we are aware of our thoughts.  What thoughts are presents now?   Right now I am thinking about my blood sugar as I am going to have a blood test in the morning. Oh this is triggering, why does everyone automatically think it is my weight that is making my blood sugar shoot up through the roof.  Well maybe not through the roof--that was exaggerating.  Okay last year it was a little higher than normal but not high enough to be classified as diabetes .  My doctor had me cut out sugar and fat.  Why does everyone say it is my weight?  Does anxiety spike blood sugar?   

Allowing yourself to let go of whatever it is that is stressing you.  Invite sensations of peace and equanimity to fill your idea space.   I, and I alone, am responsible for everything I think and feel.  I can do anything that I want, it just has to be within reason.  I choose how I feel today.   I just remembered an event at Becky and Robert Young's house.  Well I peed myself in the grocery store where we were at.  I was about 3 and 4 years old.  Either Becky or Robert made me sit in the corner.  I'm sure they had a very good reason for doing what they did.  Hold it!  I believe my selective mutism started at what.... 3 and 4 years old.  So when I was 2 years old I was fine.  I just had to come back here and tell about this one little part.  It wasn't until I got to preschool is when the selective mutism started.  That is when I was probably away from mom and dad for a couple of hours at preschool?...

First off I am ready to move on from selective mutism .  It's like drowning in anxiety and staying submerged in it and people not letting me recover from it.  But lately people have been backing off and letting me handle what would call it light speaking .