Earth's tribulations diminish in proportion to the elevation of our souls. ~ James Lendall Basford, Sparks from the Philosopher's Stone
Category: Mind Body
Expressions: Dec 2025 II
The robb'd that smiles steals something from the thief... ~ William Shakespeare, Othello
Basically Balance . . . .
Balance, essential for bipedal living, is influenced by the visual, vestibular, and proprioceptive systems. Aging can deteriorate these connections, hindering basic movements. Regular balance exercises, such as Uttihita Hasta Padangusthasana, ankle stability, emotional stability, and sensory proprioception. Balance practices, in general, enhance neural pathways that are essential for brain health and overall mobility.
Expressions: Dec 2025 I
I shall come, not as one who has escaped pain, but as one who has glorified it. ~ Muriel Strode
Healthcare . . . . is not . . . . .
Health is a choice, generally speaking. Yet, in a society that is rife with unhealthy food choices, demands on finances, and a healthcare system that is marginal at best, many struggle to sustain adequate health and wellness. It is up to each person to do what they can in the maintenance of their health and functionality.
Expressions: Nov 2025 VI
T is for Temperance, Tremens, and Thirst. You get the last two if you don't have the first. ~ James Clarence Harvey
Expressions: Nov 2025 V
I'll be sober tomorrow, but you'll be crazy the rest of your life. ~ W. C. Fields, 1934
Expressions: Nov 2025 IV
Upon occasion we should go as far as intoxication . . . . Drink washes cares away, stirs the mind from its lowest depths . . . . But in liberty moderation is wholesome, and so it is in wine . . . . We ought not indulge too often, for fear the mind contract … Continue reading Expressions: Nov 2025 IV
Ankles – Preemptive Conditioning
Ankle injuries, prevalent in sports and daily life, are often overlooked until post injury, rehabilitation becomes mandatory. Stabilizing therapies may fail to fully engage foot proprioceptors. Thus Innovative methods, including wobbleboard exercises, can enhance ankle proprioception and help to rehabilitate or prevent injuries. Identifying risk factors for ankle instability and promoting appropriate training modalities can be effective strategies for prevention and recovery.
Expressions: Nov 2025 II
A dog will run up and lick your hand. No bottle will do that . . . If the whiskey ever starts licking your hand, I would advise you lay off it for a while, say five or ten minutes. ~ W. C. Fields
Ab-Sutra Wellness and Fitness 