Greetings 29 Gifts Community, Welcome to our new givers. Today I travel from Colorado to Nebraska to visit my son, Henry Zane for five days. He lives with my parents in Kimball--a small town in the south western corner of the panhandle. Please send prayers for safe travels. Several of my close friends in 12-step recovery have reminded me of HALT, an acronym that means don't let yourself get too: Hungry Angry Lonely Tired
This is simple advice. When I am stressed I have no appetite and I lose weight quickly. I have to make myself eat, even if I am not feeling hungry. Low blood sugar is a problem, so I have to eat lots of small meals and snacks. Dark chocolate covered almonds are a recent favorite.
Anger is often the root emotion that fuels anxiety and depression. Freud defined depression as, "anger turned inward." I like to get creative to deal with anger. I walk and practice yoga. I journal, write poems, draw, color, collage and paint. I listen to music and dance.
"Loneliness and the feeling of being unwanted is the most terrible poverty," said Mother Teresa. Sometimes I feel lonely when I am surrounded by people. I have to be present to embrace the joys of solitude.
Tiredness limits my ability to cope with life. Fatigue is one of the most disabling symptoms of multiple sclerosis. If I don't rest and sleep enough, my pain levels get out of control. Meditation, reading, hot baths and aromatherapy all help relieve insomnia.
JANUARY GREAT GIVEAWAY 29 Gifts Community Member Kimberly Kelly, owner of Jersey Wicks, is gifting a 16 oz mason jar all-natural apple scented soy candle to one lucky winner. Leave a comment in the Great Giveaway discussion forum by January 28th to enter. Winner announced January 29th.
29 GIFTS IN THE NEWS Check out #29Gifts on Oprah.com http://www.oprah.com/spirit/cami-walkers-29-gifts Cami Walker blogs for Psychology Today https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/get-your-give
GREAT GIVEAWAYS WANTED Are you an artist, author or business owner who would like to share your gifts or services with our community? Contact Community Manager Melanie Peters to sponsor a great giveaway.
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CALL FOR PERSONAL ESSAY SUBMISSIONS 29 Life Lessons: Reflections On Living and Giving is the much anticipated sequel to Cami Walker’s New York Times bestselling self-help memoir, 29 Gifts: How A Month of Giving Can Change Your Life. 29 Life Lessons includes personal stories from Walker and members of the 29 Gifts global community, self-help prompts, and creative giving tips. Get details and submission guidelines http://follr.com/Communities/29Gifts/ViewPost/74108
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The Giving Prescription www.oprah.com
After being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, Cami Walker lost the ability to walk and was spiraling into depression until a spiritual teacher gave her a prescription: Give 29 gifts away for 29 days.
