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I am a writer/photographer living on the West Coast of Florida. I've been a professional photographer for ten years and writing since childhood. My work has been published in Country Business, Coastal Living and Florida Catholic.

My passion is ...

Life

I know too much about ...

things I don't want to know about!

My parents always told me ...

to stand up straight.

My childhood ambition ...

to be a writer...or an astronaut...or a whale trainer

My favorite memory ...

Christmas Eve in downtown Chicago

Why I write ...

because I'm compelled to.

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Stephen King/Gordon Ramsey/Snow Patrol

My first job ...

Burger flipper at Wendy's

My best moment ...

childbirth...all three times

My inspiration ...

my higher power

Health & Fitness > Anxiety & Panic Disorders How to reduce anxiety through meditation

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Meditation. The word itself can be intimidating, conjuring images of robe laden Yogis on mountain tops. You needn't worry, that's the whole point. Meditation can and does take many forms. Its benefits are numerous and complete the circuit between body and mind. Meditation lowers the blood pressure and regulates the heart rate. With accompanying deep breathing, it purifies the blood. Meditation allows the practitioner the chance to see inside of oneself, to experience an inner guidance system you may not be aware you possessed. Meditation lowers stress levels, which in turn reduces anxiety....

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