Category: Shaken up

I Am Not My Body

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I am not my body.   I am honesty I am curious I am delighted I am creative   I am expressive I am thoughtful I am love I am truth   I am...

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In An Effort To Destress

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Stress is not good for anybody, and especially Parkinson’s patients. My tremors get bigger as emotions heighten – stress, anger, and even joy. I am extremely aware of my stress levels, make every effort to...

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Inside Conflict

Inside Conflict

I sit here, on my birthday, choosing to relax, reflect, and write. Writing is grounding for me. It’s a way to connect with myself, express, digest, ponder, and be in the present moment. I’ve...

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Show OFF!

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Dear Penelope, Show off! Yeah, YOU! I lit a candle yesterday at my spiritual home community to share and celebrate my fun flying on the trapeze, climbing the toughest ropes courses, and balancing through...

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It’s been awhile . . .

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Dear Penelope, It’s been awhile since I’ve written you. How do the meds feel? Do you hate them? Do you hate me? I know you’re still here. I pause. Why exactly are you still...

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