Tag Archives: Illness

Heavy

Posted on September 1, 2017 by NB Gwen

“Duty is heavy as a mountain, death is light as a feather.”  ― Robert Jordan Mental health is a battle. A battle with yourself. A battle with society. A battle with perception. A battle with judgement. Battles aren’t meant to be … Continue reading →

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Chiquitita

Posted on April 12, 2017 by NB Gwen

“Chiquitita, you and I know How the heartaches come and they go and the scars they’re leaving You’ll be dancing once again and the pain will end You will have no time for grieving Chiquitita, you and I cry But … Continue reading →

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Explosions

Posted on March 23, 2017 by NB Gwen

“Every morning I jump out of bed and step on a landmine. The landmine is me. After the explosion, I spend the rest of the day putting the pieces together.” ― Ray Bradbury, Zen in the Art of Writing I … Continue reading →

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Chronic

Posted on July 27, 2015 by NB Gwen

“Behind every stressful thought is the desire for things to be other than they are.” ― Toni Bernhard, How to Be Sick: A Buddhist-Inspired Guide for the Chronically Ill and Their Caregivers I am chronically ill. That’s so weird to … Continue reading →

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Archaeology

Posted on May 4, 2015 by NB Gwen

This was too cool not to share: 800-year-old rune stick unearthed during excavation of Danish city – http://sciencenordic.com/800-year-old-rune-stick-unearthed-during-excavation-danish-city – such a great find! I would have loved to have been there when it was uncovered. I love holding history. In other … Continue reading →

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