GRATITUDE IS MY MIDDLE NAME!

Shirley M. Carolan, ATM-G

When you live alone, as I do, it is very easy to concentrate on the negative things going on in your life instead of the positive.  I find it robs me of energy and creativity along with less interaction with others.  I also think it has something to do with low se lf esteem. Or how you’ve treated yourself throughout your lifetime

When you live with others you have them to bounce things off.    If you have a job it usually takes at least 40 hours of your time weekly plus commute time.  At least you’re not alone 24/7 . 

Henceforth, I want to treat myself  better than I have in the past.  I want to treasure what talents I have and use them in a way that will help others. 

You may find that’s easy but if you’ve not valued yourself or your talents in the past it becomes a whole new ballgame.  This becomes a whole new way of life for me.  I’m going to make it a goal to do whatever I can to raise my spirits and enjoy life.    Being a single senior need not be boring or the end of the line.  If you’re not there yet treasure what you have and who you are.  The day may come when you are completely alone and have only yourself to bolster your ego and spirits. 

I hope to report these findings with you.  Yes indeed, Gratitude has become my new way of life

Shirley M. Carolan, ATMG

Writer ● Speaker ● Artist
artistwithaflair@att.net
Phone/Fax: 760-732-0663

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THAT WAS THE WEEK THAT WAS

 Last week tested me in many, many ways.  Physically was the most challenging. On Thursday I was unable to put one foot in front of the other without being in excruciating pain. Thus I had to shuffle around and cling on to furniture to get around..  The pain was also in my mid back where I have 3 fractures and where I broke my pelvis in two places.

Seeing my doctor on Thursday did little to resolve things except that I now will finally see a spine specialist since the back pain is getting worse even after several ambulance trips to hospitals.

My goals were temporarily abandoned which upset me until I can get some relief.  I also decided it was time for me to take some action to heal myself.  I decided to order a HoMedics  magnetic back brace.  I had used one several years ago and it had helped me.  The magnets apparently help the blood flow.   Yet when I asked both E/R doctors,  and my own doctor, if a back brace would help me they all said “No,” it will only make the manufacturer rich.”  I chose to ignore their advice and go for it.  Just like when I chose not to have more breast surgery and chemo and radiation therapy and go for holistic medicine instead, which lead to my cancer remission last year.

About this time the book I ordered from Amazon “The Art of Extreme Health Care,” by Cheryl Richardson arrived.  On page 78 she states “The old days of giving your power away to health-care professionals are over…”  She talks about having your MD as an equal, mature partner in your health issues.  She also gives loads of examples on how to set up your Extreme Health Care Kits, e.g. “Finding Your Own Rhythm and Routine.” So, I have a lot of work to do but it won’t be boring and I trust I will learn things I can share to help others.

Stay tuned! 

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Shirley M. Carolan, ATMG

Writer ● Speaker ● Artist

artistwithaflair@att.net

Phone/Fax: 760-732-0663

http://www.angelscross.blogspot.com
http://www.smcarolan.blogspot.com

Copyright© 2017 by Shirley M. Carolan. All rights reserved. To reprint any part of this article simply contact Shirley Carolan at artistwithaflair@att.net. Thank you

HAPPY NEW YEAR - 2017

Hello everybody.   I'm glad I set goals this year and not resolutions!   This gives me the opportunity to see where and how I've spent my time and did I fulfill my goals.

What I found out mostly is that If  I've done what I'd planned and given it my best shot then, I must be happy with that.  It gives me chance to adjust goals if
necessary, or even delete them.

Well this week I had a few health setbacks that upset me and made me adjust some goal time frames.   I was not prepared to be in constant pain and on so much medication.  My leg wound has been going on since October and I thought by now everything would be healed.  So I've had to hold off on some aquatics I was looking forward to. The other is flare ups from fractures in my back.  I will keep at my new goals and adjust some time frames.  Good Health is my big goal this year and I need to be more patient with myself.  It's hard to work through the pain!

Wishing you all a Happy New Year and may you reach your goals!

Shirley M. Carolan, ATMG

Writer ● Speaker ● Artist
artistwithaflair@att.net
Phone/Fax: 760-732-0663

http://www.angelscross.blogspot.com
http://www.smcarolan.blogspot.com

Copyright© 2017 by Shirley M. Carolan. All rights reserved. To reprint any part of this article simply contact Shirley Carolan at artistwithaflair@att.net. Thank you