Category Archives: family

Flare Ups and Flashes in the Pan

Posted on April 22, 2018 by Arizela

Hello, fellows. I’ve been asked to provide another update on the POTS/IST saga. As people still regularly find their way here, I’m assuming there still isn’t a whole lot out there about these conditions. So… here goes. I am now … Continue reading →

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When Life Gets Away From You

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Arizela

Did you ever have a day when so many things kept coming up that had to be handled right bloody now that you felt like you were a spinning top the whole day and the things you meant to do, prioritized … Continue reading →

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Living in the Moment

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Arizela

I recently explained to my husband the power and meaning of the phrase “be present in the moment.” Rather than having a mind stuffed full to overflowing with all the future plans and past conversations and mistakes and successes, being … Continue reading →

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Busy, Busy, and the Meaning of No

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Arizela

I generally function best when chronically over-scheduled. At least I used to. Right now, I’m struggling a bit to find my center amidst the chaos that I’ve created in my life by taking on a project (or five) too many. … Continue reading →

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Struggling with the Future

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Arizela

I’m on the cusp of something, and it feels like creeping up on a new horizon… or a cliff. As I approach to completion of my BSN (bachelor’s of science, nursing) degree, I’ve been looking into the option of going … Continue reading →

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