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Category Archives: Finding Joy

Why hugs?

Why hugs?

Finding JoyBy Elsie GilmoreMarch 22, 2024

Why hugs? My Mom loved hugs and was a world-class hugger. She passed this trait on to me.

importance of hugs

The Importance of Hugs

Finding JoyBy Elsie GilmoreMarch 22, 2024

Hugs are a fundamental part of human interaction. A hug is a physical expression of care, love, support, and empathy, which not only makes us feel affectionate, but also has many physiological and mental health benefits.

Hugs and human connection

Hugs and Human Connection

Finding JoyBy Elsie GilmoreMarch 22, 2024

One of the most important things in life is human connection. It brings joy, happiness, and satisfaction to our lives. However, in today’s busy world, we often overlook the importance of physical touch, such as hugging.

Single payer healthcare

A Big Hug Americans Need: Single Payer Healthcare

Finding JoyBy Elsie GilmoreMarch 22, 2024

In times of uncertainty and hardship, a warm hug can provide comfort and reassurance. However, there’s a bigger hug that Americans need right now, one that embraces them with the security of comprehensive healthcare.

How to meditate - For people with anxiety

How to meditate (for people with anxiety)

Finding JoyBy Elsie GilmoreOctober 28, 2020

Have anxiety and think you can’t meditate? Think again. Follow our simple guide to getting grounded every day.

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Some months making postcards for my paid Substack Some months making postcards for my paid Substack subscribers is easy. Other months, I struggle for ideas. This month, I'm reusing some square envelopes I have, so I am making square collage pieces instead of postcards.I'm using the partial Curious George book I bought earlier this year.#collage #curiousgeorge #collageart
I had the great privilege of seeing Bassem Youseff I had the great privilege of seeing Bassem Youseff last night at Tampa Theatre and getting to have a photo taken with him. He was hilarious and, as always, on point.@bassem #comedy
I had to buy this sticker tonight because it jives I had to buy this sticker tonight because it jives with one of the chapters of my book.There are A LOT of problems in the world, and even though we didn't cause them, we each need to be giving a shit about at least one of them at all times. And not just giving a shit, but DOING SOMETHING. Even though we're all tired of dealing with this shit, our lives depend on us fighting back.If we do nothing, this world will become unlivable for all of us.#dosomething #giveashit #waterislife
Do you ever think about dying? Barbie asked this Do you ever think about dying?Barbie asked this question in her recently famous movie (much to the surprise of her friends in Barbieland).But we GenXers are getting to that age where we should start thinking about it.Follow the GenX Retirement Twist link in my bio to watch this whole video.Or comment "Barbie," and I'll send you the direct link.#funeralplanning #deathplans #burialplans
Before social media, I used to read magazines. I r Before social media, I used to read magazines. I recently subscribed to @inthesetimesmag and @jacobinmag (renewed subscription). Both great mags for progressives, Democratic Socialists, and anti-fascists.I'm trying to get back to my human roots... being present in the world and in my body/mind.How are you slowing down and using technology less?#magazines #slowingdown #lesstechnology #analogvibes #beingpresent
Are you a terrorist? Do you hate Flock cameras an Are you a terrorist?Do you hate Flock cameras and data centers? Do you think universal healthcare should be the norm? Do you think billionaires should be taxed out of existence?If so, you might be a terrorist according to the fascists running our country.You're definitely a terrorist if you're reading this book that I just started by the editor of @jacobinmagNow that you know you're a terrorist, what should you do?#radicalleftist #socialism #socialistmanifesto
#leftist #taxbillionaires
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