GOT STRESS?
Many of us with Moebius Syndrome, or parents who have children with it or other facial differences, face stress; not only do we have physical differences to deal with, but we have all the stress that comes with just doing and dealing with the normal things that life brings.  And some of us have faced major stress in our lives.  If so, there are ways to deal with it.  For example:
"Build mental armor with meditation Mindfulness meditation works wonders to boost stress resilience, say experts from the University of Pennsylvania who are using the practice with military personnel. "We teach them to focus on the present moment instead of catastrophizing about the future," says Jha. After 8 weeks of meditation training, Marines became less reactive to stressors — plus they were more alert and exhibited better memory.

For the rest of us:   Take short mindfulness breaks
"Even I get too busy to meditate," says Jha. "Then I remember the Marines in the study calling my colleague while they were deployed to ask for mindfulness pointers, and I think, If they can do it in a war zone, I can do it in my office!"   Try this technique Marines use anywhere: Sit upright, focus on your breath and pay attention to a physical sensation, such as the feel of air in your nostrils. When your mind wanders, notice the disruption, then return your attention to that simple sensation. Jha herself now meditates 5 to 10 minutes at a time, several times a day."

I especially liked this one:

"Break from the gym and try something outdoorsy, like hiking or a simple walk. Even 5 minutes outside — especially if spent near water, like a fountain or stream — is enough for a mental boost, found a 2010 study from the University of Essex in England."

And if you're anxious to try a DIFFERENT kind of exercise, the NY Times reports today that there's no reason NOT to try...tai chi:

"The graceful, dancelike progression of meditative poses called tai chi originated in ancient China as a martial art, but the exercise is best known in modern times as a route to reduced stress and enhanced health. After reviewing existing scientific evidence for its potential health benefits, I’ve concluded that the proper question to ask yourself may not be why you should practice tai chi, but why not.   It is a low-impact activity suitable for people of all ages and most states of health, even those who “hate” exercise or have long been sedentary. It is a gentle, calming exercise — some call it meditation in motion — that involves deep breathing but no sweat or breathlessness.   It places minimal stress on joints and muscles and thus is far less likely than other forms of exercise to cause muscle soreness or injury. It requires no special equipment or clothing and can be practiced almost anywhere at any time, alone or with others.   Once the proper technique is learned from a qualified instructor, continuing to practice it need not cost another cent."

"Vitality shows not only in the ability to persist, but in the ability
to start over." -F. Scott Fitzgerald

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