Take pleasure in every tiny thing you can. This helps with depressive episodes. A glass of water, brushing your teeth, a warm pair of socks. If you can’t manage another day, aim for another hour, another minute, or another second, and build back up.
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Allow your reactivity to be your compassionate teacher. When you notice you’re feeling distracted, stressed, or overwhelmed, rather than allowing reactivity to take center stage, P.A.C.E. Yourself: Pause – throughout your day. Take a few mindful breaths. Offer yourself and others some grace. Acknowledge – reactivity, label your emotions, losses and ambiguities. Notice and soften into your body sensations. Compassionately – direct your energy toward things you can impact/control. Practice self-compassion. Engage – with others. Ask for support, ideas. Share your experiences and feelings with someone you trust.
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I love the Op-Ed section of the paper. I believe we all need to write at least one letter on something we’re passionate about in our lifetime. In saying that, I applaud this reader
Re: “Congressional budget moves pose a threat to free school meals for thousands in state” and “Food stamp limits could hit hard in pricey Washington” (March 10, A1):
Congress has no clue how these programs help families. Using the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and getting free lunch is oftentimes humiliating and embarrassing to those in need.
After 22 years in a local high school, I was able to have a food pantry built and provide “shopping” for our families in need. These are working people. They have families they love and want to protect and provide for. They are not asking for a handout. As for my families that I was able to provide for, every one of them worked — every one. They worked in landscaping, housecleaning, day care, construction, and yet their pay did not amount to enough.
With a recession looming and grocery costs going sky high, these families need our help. Members of Congress must look deeper into who they represent. Isn’t it part of their duties to take care of their people? By taking away these basics, they are taking away any kind of stability these families have left.
Wendy Wands, Anacortes
I try and LIVE my LIFE with open EARS, open EYES and an open SPIRIT…I think everything can be INSPIRATIONAL if you look AROUND. – Paloma Elsser
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Sit down in your yard and plant a single
random vegetable or plant. There’s no need
for a garden, maybe just a pepper plant next
to your steps or dahlias next to your mailbox
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Real Life of an MSW 