Tag Archives: Stress

The Gift of Stress. How Lobsters Grow.

Posted on February 12, 2017 by vanbytheriver

With very few words, this post and brief video has been viewed almost 1000 times, more than any other on this blog. It might say something about the level of stress in ourselves, our families, our world. Time for a … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Education, Entertainment, Family, Food, Nature, News, Politics | Tagged Dr Abraham Twerski, Gift, Growth, Lobster, Stress | 112 Comments

If A Tree Falls…

Posted on October 17, 2015 by vanbytheriver

I saw it as it began to fall. It landed about one car length ahead of me. There was no sound until part of it broke up on the road as I hit the brakes. It caught me off guard. … Continue reading →

Posted in home, Inspiration, Nature | Tagged Blocked Road, Close Call, Fallen Tree, Mindfulness, Philosophy, Stress | 75 Comments

Placebo. The Follow Up.

Posted on October 11, 2015 by vanbytheriver

There was a bout of depression in my late 20’s. You could say there were reasons. After moving 2000 miles back to Pennsylvania, we relocated to Michigan. I gave up a promising career to allow for my husband’s advancement. It … Continue reading →

Posted in Depression, Family, Health Issues, Mental Health | Tagged Bipolar Disorder, Lithium, Moving, Placebo, Psychiatric Care, Stress | 62 Comments

Zzzzzzz’s

Posted on September 16, 2015 by vanbytheriver

I saw the cartoon recently, and laughed, but only for a few seconds. I have experienced these images, every one, at different times in my life. And that is not so funny. It seems to be a chronic issue with … Continue reading →