Simple living

and mothers we forget to appreciate the little things, or take care of us, due to living life and caring for others. Waking up with a positive mind, living with gratitude and exercise are some key elements I have incorporated into to my daily living, thanks to the book I chose to read (Scott & Davenport 2017). The book I decided to read and incorporate in my life is 10-Minute Mindfulness 71 Simple Habits for Living in the Present Moment by S.J. Scott & Barrie Davenport. This book immediately…

Intellectually Disabled other than the medical and scientific factors. These factors include things like environment, families/support systems, etc. Quality of Life is not just determined by improve scientific and medical factors, but by other daily living factors too. We also know that those with ID need support systems within the community, and a feeling of belongingness in a community to feel like they have a supportive environment. By integrating all peoples in the community, and the…

book, how this book has impacted me, how this book relates to other practices, and finally, how this book will affect my practice and my personal choices. 10-minute mindfulness: 71 Simple Habits for Living in the Present Moment We had two choices of books, and I chose to read 10-Minute Mindfulness: 71 Simple Habits for Living in the Present Moment by S. J. Scott and Barrie Davenport. I chose this book because it seemed fitting for my life. I am always on the run, always have a plan, and I am…

I chose the book 10- Minute Mindfulness: 71 Simple Habits for Living in the Present Moment for my book review. The title of the book intrigued me because I struggle with stress, anxiety and the need to have everything planned out and perfect for the future. So, I decided to give this book a read because I would love to be able to live in the moment positively and enjoy my life and children instead of constantly worrying about the what-ifs and trying to pencil in every detail of the day ahead of…

being the picture wouldn’t be as inspirational. I personally think that art makes everything more beautiful, especially how the sound of the waves and the symbolic means of the harp create music. It’s the simple things in life that are more meaningful and enjoyable. The creativity shown in just a simple coastal landscape photograph and a little animated cartoon proving hard work pays off is extremely important to me. After analyzing these media, I realize I am a girl that won’t give up on her…

Have you ever wondered if there could be an easier way to lift heavy objects without all the ropes, claws and wheels? Well not anymore, ever since the hydraulic crane which uses the force of water and pushes or pulls throughout the pipes and pulls up heavy items. This has been an innovation in the pulley and regular cranes. With something good there is one bad, if a person were to use pipes or steel which one would be more sustainable and last longer? As in all the other cranes this specific one…

I picked this photo because I love what it represents. First let me explain the setting of this place, this is the Romanian country side in the 1920’s, even though the time period is close to 100 years ago this type of work you can still see while riding through the country today. This is part of my culture and I can see part of my family in this very photo, the only change would be the clothing; that has changed a lot. When I look at this photo it brings me to a different time and place,…

prove it. The story of Gabrielle and I begins on a quiet street known as Shea lane. We were three years old living the simple life as three-year olds do. Our lives were simple until we met each other, two parents, a few pets, then it changed. We began as enemies, always competing, for things such as each other’s parent’s attention, another friend, or things as simple as who got to act out the role of ‘mom’ while playing…

The Simple Life at Virtue Hill One of the most beautiful places to visit is the Virtue Hill in Vietnam. I grew up there, and I return year after year to seek the solitude. Virtue Hill is the name of a boarding school and means “God Place.” One of the most picturesque sites is looking up the hill from the village road. The view is spectacular with the school at the top, and the green, fertile farmland below. When I was a fourth grader, my father as a soldier was often deployed far away from home.…

American dream is to get an education, get a good job, buy a house, get married, and have a kid or two. The typical Irish dream is “to be able to go out for a beer on Saturday and not be too hungover for church on Sunday” as my father puts it. The simple things in life matter more in my dad’s culture. At the beginning of this interview I was uncertain if I would learn anything new. What started out as another normal conversation with my dad ended up being a revelation and discovery of a new…