Posts Tagged With: Dr. Paul Zoll

Day 4993: Changes for the Better

On this solo trip to Switzerland, I have experienced many changes for the better, including:

  • more peace of mind,
  • less concern with my putting myself out there,
  • letting go of perfectionism for myself and others,
  • radical acceptance of what is, and
  • no fear of heights!

Can you see changes for the better in my images for today?

Changes for the better on the train!
Changing for the better with this view from my room in Grindelwald!
Changing for the better by recording and sharing videos like this one!
Changing for the better by not being afraid of heights!
Changing for the better by asking if I could share some songs here tonight!
Changing for the better with my heart while seeing world-wide recognition for my old Dr. Paul Zoll.

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On National Skyscraper Day, I’ll be changing for the better as I’ll be exploring different kinds of skyscrapers in Grindelwald.

Thanks to all who are changing for the better, including YOU!

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Day 4195: PTSD Awareness Day

Today is PTSD Awareness Day.

Because I work with people who have PTSD and have PTSD myself, I always have some awareness of PTSD.

Because of PTSD, I am hyper vigilant, easily triggered, very sensitive to noise and unwelcome change, and quick to feel isolated and alone. Because I grew up with loving parents and friends, I can recover from those disruptions fairly quickly.

Can you see awareness of PTSD in my images for today?

This is from the online Tarot Card reading I did yesterday. My PTSD probably contributes to these difficult feelings.
PTSD makes it difficult to trust in happy outcomes but hope springs eternal!
Cats have always helped mitigate my symptoms of PTSD, starting after my first heart surgery when I was 10.
I’ve had many hospitalizations and surgeries because of my rare heart condition. When I was very young, I met Dr. Paul Zoll who helped develop cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators. His legacy lives on and so do I!
I have trouble sleeping because of PTSD and, like the Daily Bitch, I hold on to my cats.

Here’s what I find when I search for “PTSD Awareness Day.”

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Thanks to all who help me face PTSD every day, including YOU!

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