Weird week ahead. Relax your jaw.

A reminder of a lovely tool to feel more comfort in the world.

Okay readers- especially my American readers (which is most of you), let’s relax our jaw and shoulders. Soften our foreheads. This week ahead feels intense.

Despite everything going on the world, you can look at a picture of me and Zach in inflatable flamingo costumes with big wacky smiles on our faces to cleanse your mind of political rants and concerns about a stable democracy..

Below I’m re-posting my article on glimmers- a wonderful tool for regulating in a time of chaos and stress. It helps your brain, truly.

When we feel overwhelm and anxiety or a loss of control, glimmers help to slow down time and provide us with the space to feel okay in the world.

What are you doing this to stay grounded this week? Share what’s helping you.

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I started writing this when I was on dialysis. It’s intended to be both memoir and a practical tool to help folks who might be going through something similar or those caregivers and family supporting someone with a challenging diagnosis. NOTE: This is not intended to replace actual medical guidance. Please consult your doctors on your individual challenges and situations. Please talk to your clinicians before adjusting any of your care protocols. Also names have been changed for most of my medical staff.

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