From Nigel M., Uxbridge, Ontario
Going back down memory lane can have its ups and downs. Our past is what makes us stronger. Allows oneself to prepare for future events to come and ease us into the present. We learn how to cope with new stressors and when to move on to the next chapter of life.
10 Years ago, my young self still had to discover who I was and where I wanted to be in life. Bringing back memories from 2007-2008 has brought the attention that I am still so young. The last few weeks/months I have been feeling that little stress chip on my shoulder talking about what are you doing with your life. Now just realizing there is no need to worry because I have accomplished some things and there is so much more to come.
Back to a 2007-2008 era we had Prime minister Stephen Harper re-elected and the Beijing Olympics. Myself, I was enjoying life in grade 8 still discovering who I am and who my friends really are. I lived in Alberta with my father. In the Fall I would be playing football for the St. Albert Minor Football Association, other wise known as ( SAMFA ). This would have been my 3rd year with the organization, and I was moving up to the big boys, Bantam league. I was a big kid to begin with but I never saw myself as a bigger or stronger individual. Kept everyone equal. We are all the same being. If anything I was a protector against bullies in school.
I have to say that football has been a big part of my life. Learning discipline and to co-operate with individuals who you would have never thought of getting along with. Pushing yourself until you think your heart and lungs will explode or that you run until you can’t feel your legs. Every year this made me stronger and into a better individual. I got used to pushing myself, along with my fellow team-mates to the max, as far as we could go and then some.
School became more challenging, I had jobs while in school, and I worked in the construction arena for a period of time after graduating. Working 8-12 hour days then going to football practice or off season training. Learning what hard work is and what it does to your body. After going through a 2 year cycle of working hard labor then beating my body up in football I had to get out.
The Universe gave me my answer, and now I know where I’m going. I’m starting my training to become a professional Homeopath – it fits nicely with the holistic lifestyle I have adopted, living in the country and even growing my own food.
Homeopathic First Aid for the Sun
Ahhhh….a long weekend in the sun! But too much sun can lead to heat or sunstroke. I suffered form this on a long weekend many,