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I have to believe that good things happen and that they can happen to me.

$2122 to go and I need it right away!

Please help all you can.

https://chuffed.org/project/blessks
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#mutualaid #directaid #disabled #artist #queer #lgbtq #poverty @[email protected] @[email protected] @disabledvoices @[email protected] @[email protected] @creativearts @povertyandinequality #spoonie #chronicpain #chronicillness @spoonie @queer

I have to believe that good things happen and that they can happen to me.

$2162 to go and I need it right away!

Please help all you can.

https://chuffed.org/project/blessks
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p: kshernandezinc

#mutualaid #directaid #disabled #artist #queer #lgbtq #poverty @[email protected] @[email protected] @disabledvoices @[email protected] @[email protected] @creativearts @povertyandinequality #spoonie #chronicpain #chronicillness @spoonie @queer

I have to believe that good things happen and that they can happen to me.

$2162 to go and I need it right away!

Please help all you can.

https://chuffed.org/project/blessks
v: skillingmesoftly
p: kshernandezinc

#mutualaid #directaid #disabled #artist #queer #lgbtq #poverty @[email protected] @[email protected] @disabledvoices @[email protected] @[email protected] @creativearts @povertyandinequality #spoonie #chronicpain #chronicillness @spoonie @queer

I have to believe that good things happen and that they can happen to me.

$2162 to go and I need it right away!

Please help all you can.

https://chuffed.org/project/blessks
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p: kshernandezinc

#mutualaid #directaid #disabled #artist #queer #lgbtq #poverty @[email protected] @[email protected] @disabledvoices @[email protected] @[email protected] @creativearts @povertyandinequality #spoonie #chronicpain #chronicillness @spoonie @queer

I have to believe that good things happen and that they can happen to me.

$2162 to go and I need it right away!

Please help all you can.

https://chuffed.org/project/blessks
v: skillingmesoftly
p: kshernandezinc

#mutualaid #directaid #disabled #artist #queer #lgbtq #poverty @[email protected] @[email protected] @disabledvoices @[email protected] @[email protected] @creativearts @povertyandinequality #spoonie #chronicpain #chronicillness @spoonie @queer

RE: https://mastodon.social/@ellespeaks/117271041546276204

Please help! Anything helps
Stalled for 12 days

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@povertyandinequality

#Mutualaid #MutualAidRequest #MutualAidBoost #MutualAidSavesLives #maboost #disabled #spoonie #chronicpain #chronicillness #ptsd #pmdd #bpd #Kofi #venmo #paypal #crowdfunding #helpneeded #helpfolkslive2026 #lgbtq #lesbian #queer #artist #disabledmutualaid

RE: https://mastodon.social/@ellespeaks/117271041546276204

Please help! Anything helps
Stalled for 12 days

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RE: https://mastodon.social/@ellespeaks/117271041546276204

Please help! Anything helps
Stalled for 12 days

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RE: https://mastodon.social/@ellespeaks/117271041546276204

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RE: https://mastodon.social/@ellespeaks/117255430152864799

Still stalled at $0!

I am grateful for any help as ive had congestion for over 10 days.
(Dr says antibiotics wont help i just had an x ray to check for pneumonia).

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Chronic pain teaches a brutal lesson: the more you fight it, the more it consumes you.
Acceptance isn't giving up. It's redirecting energy from fighting what you can't change toward building a life alongside it.
That shift — from resistance to coexistence — changes everything.
#chronicpain #acceptance #mindfulness

The One-Handed Bow and Shaolin Salute

A Symbolic Gesture Bridging Buddhism, Martial Arts, and Philosophy

Among the many ritual gestures in martial arts and Buddhist practice, few are as rich in symbolism as the one-handed bow and the Shaolin salute. These simple movements embody centuries of cultural synthesis, spanning Buddhist devotion, Confucian ethics, and Taoist philosophy. Though often performed without conscious reflection, these gestures are living links to profound stories of sacrifice, humility, and moral discipline.

It is also important to distinguish between “bowing toward” someone and “bowing down to” them. In Buddhist and martial traditions, a bow is not a sign of subjugation or inferiority, but rather a gesture of mutual respect, recognition, and presence. To bow toward someone is to acknowledge their humanity, their role as teacher or peer, or their shared path. In contrast, bowing down to someone implies surrender, hierarchy, or submission, a dynamic not typically encouraged in authentic Chan or martial teachings, which emphasize non-attachment, humility, and equality of spirit (Suzuki, 1956; Shahar, 2008). The gesture is not about worship, but about mindful reverence for the moment and the relationship.

The Story of Huike and the One-Handed Bow

The origins of the one-handed bow can be traced to a pivotal moment in Chan (Zen)Buddhist history. In the 5th or 6th century CE, the Indian monk Bodhidharma (Damo) traveled to China, bringing the profound teachings of Dhyana (meditation) Buddhism. According to legend, Bodhidharma secluded himself in a cave near the Shaolin Temple, meditating in silence for nine years (Suzuki, 1959).

During this time, a Chinese monk named Huike sought to become his disciple. Initially rejected, Huike demonstrated his unwavering determination by standing outside Bodhidharma’s cave through a snowstorm. To further prove his sincerity, Huike cut off his own hand and presented it to Bodhidharma. Moved by this act of sacrifice, Bodhidharma finally accepted him as a student (Cleary, 1999).

The one-handed bow evolved partly from this story. In Chan circles, bowing with one hand came to symbolize total devotion, humility, and the willingness to transcend ego and attachment. The gesture visually echoes Huike’s sacrifice, representing a commitment to the Dharma that goes beyond the physical form.

Practical Monastic Roots

Beyond its symbolic meaning, the one-handed bow also has practical origins. Buddhist monks traditionally carried alms bowls or staffs, often leaving one hand occupied. The gesture of bowing with the free hand thus became a mindful adaptation, embodying presence and respect even in simple actions (Strong, 2001).

In Shaolin monastic life, where martial training intertwined with Buddhist practice, this gesture naturally merged with martial etiquette. Over time, it evolved into the more formalized Shaolin salute, now widely recognized across martial arts traditions.

The Shaolin Salute (Fist Wrapped in Palm)

The Shaolin salute, performed with the left open palm wrapping over the right closed fist encapsulates a deep philosophical message:

• The left palm symbolizes wisdom, virtue, and restraint.
• The right fist represents martial strength and discipline.
• Together, they convey the ideal that strength must serve wisdom, and that martial power should always be governed by moral integrity (Henning, 1999).

The gesture is performed at the start and end of training, as a sign of respect toward teachers, fellow practitioners, and the lineage itself.

Northern vs. Southern Shaolin Variations

Northern Shaolin

• Gesture held closer to the chest, with a more upright posture.
• Strong emphasis on Chan Buddhist origins, honoring the story of Huike and Bodhidharma.
• Used as a reminder that martial arts is a spiritual path, not merely a physical practice.

Southern Shaolin

• Gesture held lower, sometimes with a deeper bow.
• Greater incorporation of Confucian and Taoist elements:
  • The left palm represents civil virtue (wen).
  • The right fist represents martial courage (wu).
• Symbolizes the ideal of the “complete person” where one who balances civil ethics with martial prowess.

Across both traditions, the salute serves as a bridge between physical mastery and spiritual cultivation, reminding practitioners to walk the martial path with awareness, humility, and virtue.

Philosophical Layers of the Salute

These layers reflect the syncretic nature of Chinese culture, where Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism enriched one another and deeply influenced the martial arts (Shahar, 2008).

The Gesture Today

In modern martial arts, the Shaolin salute is used worldwide. Yet, many practitioners are unaware of its spiritual and historical dimensions. The story of Huike’s sacrifice, the practicality of the one-handed bow, and the layered meaning of the salute all remind us that external movements can carry profound internal significance.

Every time a martial artist performs this gesture, they are participating in a lineage that spans centuries of wisdom, discipline, and moral cultivation. In a world often dominated by superficial strength, the Shaolin salute offers a timeless reminder:
True power lies in restraint, and the greatest warrior is one whose actions serve a higher wisdom.

Conclusion

The evolution of the one-handed bow and Shaolin salute exemplifies the essence of holistic practice, integrating the body, mind, and spirit. These gestures are not mere formalities; they are expressions of a worldview where humility tempers strength, and discipline serves compassion.

As we move through modern life, whether in the dojo, temple, or daily interactions, this simple bow invites us to embody presence, respect, and the pursuit of wisdom in every action.

References:

Cleary, T. (1999). Zen Dawn: Early Zen Texts from Tun Huang. Shambhala Publications.

Henning, S. E. (1981). The Chinese martial arts in historical perspective. In Military Affairs (Issue 4, pp. 173–179). Society for Military History. https://themartialscholar.yolasite.com/resources/henning.pdf

Shahar, M. (2008). The Shaolin Monastery: History, Religion, and the Chinese Martial Arts. University of Hawaii Press. The Shaolin Monastery: History, Religion, and the Chinese Martial Arts on JSTOR

Strong, J. S. (2001). The Experience of Buddhism: Sources and Interpretations (2nd ed.). Wadsworth/Thomson Learning. https://openlibrary.org/books/OL7785420M/The_Experience_of_Buddhism

Suzuki, D. T. (1959). Zen Buddhism and Its Influence on Japanese Culture. Princeton University Press. https://archive.org/details/in.gov.ignca.16794

P2X receptors are ATP-gated #IonChannels that are targets for treating #ChronicPain & #cough. The #cryoEM structure of the human #P2X3 receptor in complex with the negative allosteric modulator sivopixant reveals how it stabilizes inhibitory conformations of P2X3 @PLOSBiology https://plos.io/4vMWCvy

P2X receptors are ATP-gated #IonChannels that are targets for treating #ChronicPain & #cough. The #cryoEM structure of the human #P2X3 receptor in complex with the negative allosteric modulator sivopixant reveals how it stabilizes inhibitory conformations of P2X3 @PLOSBiology https://plos.io/4vMWCvy

P2X receptors are ATP-gated #IonChannels that are targets for treating #ChronicPain & #cough. The #cryoEM structure of the human #P2X3 receptor in complex with the negative allosteric modulator sivopixant reveals how it stabilizes inhibitory conformations of P2X3 @PLOSBiology https://plos.io/4vMWCvy

P2X receptors are ATP-gated #IonChannels that are targets for treating #ChronicPain & #cough. The #cryoEM structure of the human #P2X3 receptor in complex with the negative allosteric modulator sivopixant reveals how it stabilizes inhibitory conformations of P2X3 @PLOSBiology https://plos.io/4vMWCvy

P2X receptors are ATP-gated #IonChannels that are targets for treating #ChronicPain & #cough. The #cryoEM structure of the human #P2X3 receptor in complex with the negative allosteric modulator sivopixant reveals how it stabilizes inhibitory conformations of P2X3 @PLOSBiology https://plos.io/4vMWCvy

I wondered if MrgprD has anything to do with IBS, and apparently it does - particularly with IBS-C, which is what I have.

5-oxoETE triggers nociception in constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome through MAS-related G protein–coupled receptor D [2018]
https://eprints.gla.ac.uk/176184/

#IBS #ChronicPain #MrgprD #nociception

#mecfs @mecfs #longcovid @longcovid #pots @pots #chronicillness

#chroniclife

#ChronicPain

#Spoonielife

#hiddenillness

#invisibleillness

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I saw this posted to a private FB group but I'm not sure who the creator was?

Hashtags:
#neisvoid
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I fell off a plyometric box today while doing pistol squat progressions. It hurt my bad shoulder and my pride. Hurt my shoulder yesterday, too, while leaning forward to reach for something. This frozen shoulder bullshit can go away now, please. At least with the new haircut, putting my CPAP mask on at night is no longer a struggle. It was really hard to pull it on over long hair.

Another thing I've noted: when my shoulder is acting up, I get pain in my hip, knee, and big toe on the same side. I suspect it's because it's throwing off my walking gait.
#FrozenShoulder #AdhesiveCapsulitis #ChronicPain #InvisibleDisability

@chronicillness
@spoonies
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#ChronicPain
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@mecfs
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#LongCovid @fibromyalgia
#Fibromyalgia #Fibro #FMS #FM

I swear one of the big reasons I have insomnia tonight is that my shoulder no longer agonizes me when I roll over. I'm luxuriating in the reduced pain levels. Too excited by it, I think. And I had a lot more energy one day after treatment than I've had in months. Pain is exhausting. #frozenShoulder #ChronicPain

It's been a week since I got my COVID booster in the same side as my frozen shoulder. The pain/inflammation in my shoulder is still much improved from before getting the shot. I'm grateful for this weird side effect. #FrozenShoulder #CovidBoosterSideEffect #CovidVaccineSideEffect #PfizerCovidVaccine #VaccineSideEffect #ChronicPain

I'll be getting a saline injection and cortisone to treat my frozen shoulder. I'm currently in the freezing stage and it sucks. Lots of pain and inflammation in my shoulder/arm making sleep even more difficult. The pain is exhausting. It's very hard to put my hair in a ponytail or put on a shirt or sports bra. I hope the treatment helps. I'll be getting it done a few days before I go do my residency in Banff.

I went to the gym this morning. It sucked, but I felt better at the end than I did when I first got there. Recovered a bit of mobility, too. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5706054/ #FrozenShoulder #InvisibleDisability #ChronicPain

Grateful one of my coaches is conversant with frozen shoulder and is helping me find exercises which work for me and will help preserve as much mobility as possible. It really helps that my shoulder baseline is far more mobile than average. It also helps that I am already fit and strong. Really hoping I'll be able to make a full recovery when this condition has finished its course.

I got a phone call from my sports doctor while I was at the gym. He doesn't do cortisone injections, but is passing on the information for a doctor who does to my family doctor. I sure hope the referral goes quickly, because I hurt myself badly in my sleep again by stretching. I swear, it's like being poleaxed. It's agonizing for a couple of minutes, and then I can't get back to sleep for a while out of terror that I'll hurt myself again in my sleep. Do not recommend. #FrozenShoulder #InvisibleDisability #ChronicPain #mobility

Well, figured out what's going on with my neck/shoulder/arm. I've been diagnosed as being in the early stages of frozen shoulder. Apparently, menopausal folks are more prone to it for unknown reasons. Yay?

So I have about a year and a half until this issue goes away, and it will get worse before it gets better. The good news is that when that awful pain happens, I'm not causing myself damage. Apparently, a cortisone shot early on will help prevent some of that pain. So will continuing to exercise regularly, although I will have to avoid exercises which bring on the pain (which is sudden and intense). Massages will also help, because the surrounding muscles will lock up from that pain.

Looks like I have a rocky road ahead of me.
#FrozenShoulder #ChronicPain #InvisibleDisabilities #menopause

I desperately need an #advocate. A #medical advocate to be precise. If you are able to help, let me know. Do you know anyone else who can help? Yes I’ve checked all the lists books are closed. #Melbourne best but anywhere in #Australia is ok you can dial into any meetings.
You don’t have to be a professional. People in the #healthcare industry who know the system migh be able to help (#physiotherapist, #occupational therapist, #nurse, etc)

I need a witness at the very least.

Please boost. 🙏

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Girl math is when she reports her pain as a 4 when it's actually an 8 but she knows you won't believe her.

Boy math is when she tells you her pain is an 8 but you record it as a 4 on her medical records.

(h/t to ShiningNathan on tiktok)

#GirlMath #GirlMaths #BoyMath #BoyMaths #MedicalRacism #MedicalSexism #Aboriginal #Indigenous #DecoloniseMedicine #DecoloniseHealthcare #Disability #fibromyalgia #ChronicPain

What to do with the mad people?
Outta sight outta mind.
History. Treatments. Surgery. Sterilization.
#MadLiterature
The Rise and Fall of the Asylum
PBS series: Mysteries of Mental Illness
About an hour long
Aired: 06/23/21
Expires: 07/22/24
https://www.pbs.org/video/the-rise-and-fall-of-the-asylum-mbvisj/

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What to do with the mad people?
Outta sight outta mind.
History. Treatments. Surgery. Sterilization.
#MadLiterature
The Rise and Fall of the Asylum
PBS series: Mysteries of Mental Illness
About an hour long
Aired: 06/23/21
Expires: 07/22/24
https://www.pbs.org/video/the-rise-and-fall-of-the-asylum-mbvisj/

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What to do with the mad people?
Outta sight outta mind.
History. Treatments. Surgery. Sterilization.
#MadLiterature
The Rise and Fall of the Asylum
PBS series: Mysteries of Mental Illness
About an hour long
Aired: 06/23/21
Expires: 07/22/24
https://www.pbs.org/video/the-rise-and-fall-of-the-asylum-mbvisj/

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#Ablesim #DisabilityCommunity #InvisibleDisabilities
#PsychiatricSurvivor #AntiPsychiatry #DisabilityJustice
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What to do with the mad people?
Outta sight outta mind.
History. Treatments. Surgery. Sterilization.
#MadLiterature
The Rise and Fall of the Asylum
PBS series: Mysteries of Mental Illness
About an hour long
Aired: 06/23/21
Expires: 07/22/24
https://www.pbs.org/video/the-rise-and-fall-of-the-asylum-mbvisj/

——
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#DorotheaDix #eugenics #Galton #darwin #MoralTreatment #history
#documentary #asylum
#AntiBlackSanism
#Madness #MadMastodon #MadPride #MadThought
#MadMovement #MadStudies #Mad #Madodon #TransMad

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saw this on tumblr and it has me spinning fr its truth. it's about how those of us living with chronic pain also can have high pain tolerances and also can seem like we don't and how messed up the whole thing is. especially resonating for me is the "I wake up at a 4/10" because I don't remember the last time I didn't have at least a 4 in pain, typical is 5/6 (that's where I start to have a harder time ignoring it). https://www.tumblr.com/myspecialshoelaces/718400872079572992

#tumblr #ChronicPain #PainThreshold #PainTolerance

saw this on tumblr and it has me spinning fr its truth. it's about how those of us living with chronic pain also can have high pain tolerances and also can seem like we don't and how messed up the whole thing is. especially resonating for me is the "I wake up at a 4/10" because I don't remember the last time I didn't have at least a 4 in pain, typical is 5/6 (that's where I start to have a harder time ignoring it). https://www.tumblr.com/myspecialshoelaces/718400872079572992

#tumblr #ChronicPain #PainThreshold #PainTolerance

saw this on tumblr and it has me spinning fr its truth. it's about how those of us living with chronic pain also can have high pain tolerances and also can seem like we don't and how messed up the whole thing is. especially resonating for me is the "I wake up at a 4/10" because I don't remember the last time I didn't have at least a 4 in pain, typical is 5/6 (that's where I start to have a harder time ignoring it). https://www.tumblr.com/myspecialshoelaces/718400872079572992

#tumblr #ChronicPain #PainThreshold #PainTolerance

saw this on tumblr and it has me spinning fr its truth. it's about how those of us living with chronic pain also can have high pain tolerances and also can seem like we don't and how messed up the whole thing is. especially resonating for me is the "I wake up at a 4/10" because I don't remember the last time I didn't have at least a 4 in pain, typical is 5/6 (that's where I start to have a harder time ignoring it). https://www.tumblr.com/myspecialshoelaces/718400872079572992

#tumblr #ChronicPain #PainThreshold #PainTolerance

saw this on tumblr and it has me spinning fr its truth. it's about how those of us living with chronic pain also can have high pain tolerances and also can seem like we don't and how messed up the whole thing is. especially resonating for me is the "I wake up at a 4/10" because I don't remember the last time I didn't have at least a 4 in pain, typical is 5/6 (that's where I start to have a harder time ignoring it). https://www.tumblr.com/myspecialshoelaces/718400872079572992

#tumblr #ChronicPain #PainThreshold #PainTolerance

Pain can be reduced
Through more physical activity
Body and mind stronger

#physicalactivity #paintolerance #chronicpain #haiku #poetry

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/becoming-more-physically-active-linked-to-higher-pain-tolerance

Here ya go! It's Gal Gadot's Wonder
Woman! She's just stunning, whatever form she takes isn't she?! She's definitely my
#womancrushwednesday, even when she's in Snyder films 😏

Who is your #wcw? Is yours based purely on looks like mine? Or are you head over heels for everything about someone? Let me know in the comments! For the record mine would have been Betty White I've loved that woman since I was a kid watching Golden Girls!

If you noticed there wasn't a blog post yesterday,
apologise profusely! #fibromyalgia really took offence to the idea of me being awake yesterday, so @geekysnapper gently suggested resting!Hopefully today will be better!

📸 by @geekysnapper

#galgadot #myman #dc #commentback
#dceu #funkopop #wonderwoman #movies
#happyhumpday #humpday #chronicillness
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Kaia Health grabs $75M on surging interest in its virtual therapies for chronic pain and COPD - New York headquartered Kaia Health, which offers AI-assisted digital therapies via... - http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Techcrunch/~3/BtJaFIAc_G4/ #artificialintelligence #baldertoncapital #heartcorecapital #machinelearning #physicaltherapy #fundings&exits #chronicdisease #digitalhealth #mobiledevices #optumventures #telemedicine #unitedstates #chronicpain #healthcare #kaiahealth #telehealth

Kaia Health gets $26M to show it can do more with digital therapeutics - Kaia Health, a digital therapeutics startup which uses computer vision technology for real-time post... more: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Techcrunch/~3/6tCO8joKNw8/ #artificialintelligence #digitaltherapeutics #baldertoncapital #heartcorecapital #physicaltherapy #fundings&exits #recentfunding #optumventures #telemedicine #unitedhealth #chronicpain #healthcare #kaiahealth #telehealth #germany #newyork #health #apps