Writing Pain

Improve your physical, mental, and emotional health with the plant that is rewriting medicine as we know it. An ancient system designed to protect and heal, the endocannabinoid system is a group of receptors, molecules, and enzymes crucial to optimum health. The Endocannabinoid System and Cannabis: A Perfect Partnership for Self-Regulation and Healing explores how this ancient system works and how the cannabis plant provides molecules that can heal and regulate multiple body functions. Whether an experienced cannabis user or a first-time explorer, you'll be empowered to use cannabis to ...

This lucid, compassionate audiobook has introduced tens of thousands of listeners to expressive writing, a simple yet powerful self-help technique grounded in scientific research. Leading experts James W. Pennebaker and Joshua M. Smyth describe how taking just a few minutes to write about deeply felt personal experiences or problems may help improve our mental and physical health.

You’ve always wanted to write your life story—but something keeps getting in the way. Maybe the memories feel too painful. Maybe the words don’t come. Maybe you’re afraid of what you’ll uncover—or what you won’t be able to let go. You've thought about trying EMDR therapy—but you can't find a therapist, you feel intimidated or skeptical, or you simply can't afford to pay for sessions right now.

The long-awaited essay collection from one of the most influential voices in disability activism that detonates a bomb in our collective understanding of care and illness, showing us that sickness is a fact of life. In the wake of the 2014 Ferguson riots, and sick with a chronic condition that...

""Required reading for anyone with a head.""—Mary Roach, New York Times bestselling author of Stiff and Fuzz ""Absorbing, incisive. . . Zeller captures the profound human and scientific costs of medicine's neglect of these common conditions that affect millions of people—especially...

Thailand, the land of smiles and golden dreams, is languishing, and Pattaya, its biggest fun city, is succumbing to a thousand ills. Pattaya Pains is about living in Pattaya over the long term. Even though the collection of essays, stories, and observations herein would relish the golden dream of painting Pattaya as a romantic hotspot where Thais and foreigners bond, it can’t do so - not only because East is East and West is West, but also because Thais just don’t see foreigners in a good light.

An essential guide for people with ankylosing spondylitis (AS), their loved ones, and physicians who want to discover the research and evidence-based natural options to beat AS naturally. Explore the intricacies of ankylosing spondylitis and how it affects the body with someone who actually has AS—bestselling author, naturopath, and natural health expert Dr. Scott A. Johnson. • Learn the connection linking AS, eating, and gut health and how being armed with this knowledge may help you reduce AS symptoms. • Examine evidence-based natural remedies to quiet inflammation, soothe pain, and...

A secret treasure hidden deep within exists inside of each one of us. Our painful experiences are meant to serve a purpose. In fact, you can bring healing to others simply by sharing your experiences. The good news is that you are the expert of your own experience. You are the superhero of your trial. The truth is, nobody else can tell the story you've been commissioned to write. Find purpose in your pain and help others in the process! Not a writer? That's ok! My proven method works for all levels of writers. Writing that book is easier than you think. Find out how to dig out the gold ...

C.S. Lewis has been an intellectual sparring partner and a model for my writing. Although I disagree with some of what Lewis wrote, I must affirm my gratitude and my admiration for him as a person and as an influence on my life. My goal in this book is to show that in these essays. My essays include forays into philosophy, theology, fantasy, literary criticism, and biography. “Philip Wik’s book is an exploration of the life, work, and impact of C.S. Lewis. It examines how Lewis's writings, particularly his theological and philosophical ideas, have influenced literature and modern ...

“Stop what you’re doing and read this now! These stories are medicine for your femme soul.”- Lauren Andrews, Author, Founder of Unicorn Exchange, Podcast Host of Let’s Get Stabby“ Honest, Powerful and Inspirational! An eclectic collection of endurance and the rising of powerful women who refuse to settle for mediocrity.” – Roksana Hussein, Transformation Coach, Podcast Host of Personal Power BoostWings of a Woman is a collection of personal stories by 15 Indian Women Writers from around the world who have overcome challenges to not just survive but thrive. These stories are ...

Do you suffer from physical pain relating to your writing life? Are you struggling with back pain, weight gain related to sedentary working, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, neck pain, eye strain, stress, loneliness, digestive issues, or repetitive strain injury? These are the most common issues reported by writers and if you struggle with any of them, you are not alone. Writing is not a physically healthy job, but if you want a long-term writing career, then you need to look after your body.

Join me on the journey from chronic pain to award-winning author. Travel from the beaches of British Bermuda to New York, Chicago, and Chattanooga. Experience the blending of my father, a US military intelligence officer who interrogated WW II Nazi prisoners of war and mother, a pioneer in special education. Her empathy and people skills rescued us Share the joy of teaching special needs children and embracing diversity as I practice what she preached. Learn what it takes to grow into a leader that crosses cultural boundaries with emotional intelligence. Be part of my transformation from a ...

Ink Addict: Book of Poems, by author Reneé Drummond-Brown, are emotional verses creatively written; talk about the phrase “Monkeys on your back,” this book keeps her readers on their toes for fear of missing the chain-supply and demand of her hooked poetic body of words and works. Author Drummond-Brown hears the evil of the 21st century, sees the evil and is unafraid to address ‘IT’ and write about ‘IT’. The poignant yet tender poems are moaned and birthed from a heartfelt place deep within the authors mind’s eye like nobody’s business. Drummond-Brown’s solemn voice is ...

Stories and poems about the hardships of life. love and non reciprocity, pain of failing, wishes that don't come true, dreams that fade, mistakes you wish you could have avoided, strength which comes from studying your routes, optimism in the face of pessimism, and learning from the experiences. laments and emotions and perspectives. there are tips and secrets and feelings and honest recollections, from several points of views. something for everyone.

Jimmy, known by his friends as Meathead, is struggling to keep a secret. He wets the bed. Together with his dog and his pet ferret, Meathead rides his Big Wheel to misadventures in the gully, a swampy stream that cuts through his neighborhood. Impressing the older kids seems important, but it leads him into trouble. Losing his beloved pets and having his secret exposed, Meathead learns his lessons the hard way.

Mental pain is less dramatic than physical pain, but it is more common and also hard to bear. - C.S. Lewis. The real enlightenment of humans is not by avoiding or escaping life, but through it, gracefully. You know, the God is connected with emotions and hope, but humans are connected with mind and intelligence. In any century, most of the intelligent people have been failing to grasp the secret to become peaceful all the time. Predominantly when we need mental stabilization, we fail to find something meaningful in our intelligence. Most humans change in life when they experience pain. We ...

Searing hot love poetry. Declarations of absolute love. Wonderment at the beauteous nature. Puzzlement when things are not running smoothly. Trying to make sense of the object of your affection, when you still have not quite even figured yourself out yet. Writing feelings on a page, and handing them over for the other to see, is much more romantic, than sending off a text or an email. Good Olde Fashioned searing love poetry, might have you heading for some beautiful stationery, to try out your own talents and crafts. Enjoy, relation, come away with an appreciation for the written word.

Unleash your creative potential and conquer the dreaded writer's block with the groundbreaking book, "Overcoming Writer's Block," penned by the esteemed bestselling author, Dr. Monique Rodgers. In this transformative guide, Dr. Rodgers takes aspiring writers and seasoned wordsmiths on an empowering journey to break free from the clutches of creative stagnation and reignite their passion for the written word. Drawing on her years of experience as a prolific writer and a seasoned psychologist, Dr. Monique Rodgers expertly explores the multifaceted nature of writer's block, delving into its ...

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