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Rose of Sharon Speaks: Caged Dreams Serve No Purpose; Release Them Now
Good morning, and welcome to the September 8 edition of my Monday Morning Huddle! Today, I bring you the lovely Rose of Sharon I photographed during a recent nature walk with my four-year-old grandson. I often look back through my pictures, admiring nature in print, and more often than not, I discover fresh insight into an old problem- inspiration found in subtleties, hidden messages jumping out, commanding my immediate attention.
By Marilyn Glover6 months ago in Longevity
The Geography of Memory
My dad’s mind had become a broken map. The places he once knew by heart—my mom’s name, our street, my own face—were turning into blank, unfamiliar spaces. Alzheimer’s is a thief, but it doesn’t just take the big things. It starts by picking the pockets of a life, stealing car keys, coffee recipes, and the punchlines to his favorite old jokes. What’s left is a confusing, heartbreaking landscape, with these awful, lightning-flash moments where he seems to remember everything, which is somehow even worse than the forgetting.
By Abu Zar Khan6 months ago in Longevity
10 Luxurious Yet Affordable Self-Care Rituals You’ll Actually Keep
I first noticed her on a Sunday morning train to the city. She wore oversized sunglasses and a wool coat that looked like it belonged in a Parisian boutique. But it wasn’t the outfit that caught my attention it was her calm. She sat there, tea in hand, scrolling through her phone with a kind of deliberate stillness that felt rare. Not hurried. Not stressed. Just… in control.
By Prince Esien6 months ago in Longevity
False Sunflower Insists on Uncovering Your Hidden Truth
Welcome to the September 1st edition of my Monday Morning Huddle. Today's message comes from the False Sunflower. For those unfamiliar, my huddle has absolutely nothing to do with work, but instead focuses on nature paired with spiritual notes, channelled and delivered by yours truly.
By Marilyn Glover6 months ago in Longevity
How to Be a Calm in the Storm: Recognising a Panic Attack in Public and Offering Help
You’re in a queue at the supermarket, waiting for a train, or simply walking through a park. Suddenly, the person next to you seems to be in profound distress. They might be clutching their chest, breathing rapidly, or looking around with sheer terror in their eyes. Your first instinct might be concern, but it’s often followed by uncertainty. What’s happening? Is it a medical emergency? What should I do?
By Epic Vibes7 months ago in Longevity
The Silent Storm: Confronting Mental Health in an Age of Loneliness
We live in an era defined by connectivity. Smartphones, social media, and instant messaging ensure we are never more than a few seconds away from interaction. Yet beneath this constant digital noise lies an uncomfortable truth: people today are experiencing unprecedented levels of loneliness.
By Muhammad Kaleemullah7 months ago in Longevity
Surviving Surgery
So I survived having half my thyroid removed from my body. It’s kinda crazy to think that I had my throat cut open and something that was a part of my was removed. The only evidence that it was ever there is the nice little scar they left on my neck. I like to joke that you should see the other guy. Even though it was something that was causing me problems, and is a great thing that it is gone, it’s still weird to think about how it is gone. It had been apart of me for my entire life until now. The stiffness in my neck every time I try to move is the only reminder of what I went through. The past life I lived ailed by this thing in my neck that didn’t want me to live a normal life. It’s a weird metaphor I know and maybe i am overthinking this.
By Thomas Terry7 months ago in Longevity








