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As January ends, I just want to say thank you.
After all the things we’ve talked about, the most important words I have to say are simply, “Thank you.” Thank you for your courage to share your stories. I have been so inspired by the blogs and videos I’ve seen where all of you have been talking about your struggles–they have reminded me that even in these intensely personal struggles, we are not alone. Thank you for your willingness to engage with the ideas presented in this campaign, and to participate in activities that may be new to you. Thank you for your positive spirits that motivated me to jump over some of my own personal hurdles. Thank you for being a part of this incredible community–you guys and girls are the greatest, and I wouldn’t have wanted to tackle the Body Bind with anyone else!
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Posted in Body Bind
Tagged bodybind, deathly hallows campaign, DHC, horcrux 3
Taking Care of My Body to Take Care of My Mind
one of the very best solutions for mental issues like depression and anxiety is often overlooked. As someone struggling with mental health, I know that one of the very best things you can do to restore your mental well-being is to care for yourself physically.
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Posted in Body Bind
Tagged bodybind, deathly hallows campaign, depression, DHC, horcrux 3, mental health
Intro to Week 4 – Stress Management
This week, we are going to take a good look at the role that stress plays in our lives – and how we can make sure that we manage it so that we can continue to feel accomplished, and continue loving our lives the way we’ve worked so hard this month to do.
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Posted in Action, Body Bind, Harry Potter Alliance News
Tagged bodybind, deathly hallows campaign, DHC, Health, horcrux 3, stress
Service–Keeping Your Spirit Active
When we think about ways to make our souls grow, there is no better method than by doing good deeds. By doing acts of service, we activate our innate compassion, empathy, and kindness. It’s a way to “work out” these qualities, the core elements which make us human.
Read MoreLiving Local
To me, the best meal I can imagine is one where I know where every single ingredient came from, who raised it, where, and how much care and love went into it even before it got to our kitchen. Eating locally grown food presents challenges and requires lots of planning ahead, but it is a wonderful feeling to sit down to a meal that you really, truly, know the contents of, and can say proudly that it has gotten to your table without harming the environment in any way.
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Posted in Action, Body Bind, Harry Potter Alliance News
Tagged body bind, body bind horcrux, deathly hallows campaign, DHC, food, Health, horcrux 3
Mindfulness and Mindful Eating
We may begin practicing mindfulness simply to find some peace. Little do we know that through this journey we can get in touch with unknown aspects of ourselves. We can learn so much by quietly observing and loving these thoughts and ideas of ours as they unfold. Enjoy each step, each breath, and each bite you take of this life!
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Posted in Action, Body Bind
Tagged body bind horcrux, bodybind, deathly hallows campaign, DHC, Health, horcrux 3
Setting and Achieving Fitness Goals
If there’s something I’m truly proud of, it’s not just having finished a half marathon and proving to myself what I can do, but inspiring those around me to strive for health and fitness as well. If an out of shape asthmatic can finish a half marathon, then with the correct support and a ton of hard work, others believe they can achieve their fitness goals as well.
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Posted in Action, Body Bind
Tagged body bind horcrux, bodybind, deathly hallows campaign, DHC, exercise, Health, horcrux 3
Why the Body Bind is My Nightmare
It’s true that the mind is where all ideas are born, but the body is the tool that translates and expresses those ideas to the wider world. It is nothing but a vehicle for our greater creative purpose but if we don’t give it fuel and keep it in good working order it instead becomes another obstacle to transcend, a physical one, as well as the many million fictitious mental ones that society presents.
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Tagged body bind, Evanna Lynch, horcrux 3
Project Free Fruit
Our species is finally learning its lesson about waste. We’re learning to recycle, we’re learning to cut down on our nasty fossil fuel habit, and we’re learning to eat more responsibly. Frankly I find the challenge of becoming a less wasteful society to be invigorating, but what’s really interesting is figuring out how to consume less while simultaneously producing more.
Read MoreFood from the Heart
My favorite thing about food is the way it connects us to people. Giving someone a meal you take time on is a way to give a little piece of yourself. My challenge to you today is to take time in the next week or so and cook something for someone. Maybe you invite friends over for a healthy meal, or maybe you bake a cake for your mom; regardless of who or what it is, sharing a meal with someone you love will nourish you both body and soul. How’s that for a mind-body connection?
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Tagged body bind horcrux, bodybind, deathly hallows campaign, DHC, food, Health, horcrux 3, nutrition
