Kristy Swift

Opera singer and writer. Graduate of the novel writing course at @Faberacademy. Breast cancer survivor.

[Kalshi Film @Kalshi_Film]

It’s crazy that this is actually Tom Cruise dancing

[💪🎭..Rai ji..💪🎭 @Vinod_r108]

@TheFigen_ From around two years old, Gavril Scherbenko demonstrated an incredible talent for the piano.

[Terry Newman @terrynewman]

Liam Neeson as Cupid. Happy Valentine's Day. 💘

[Historic Vids @historyinmemes]

A Thread of the work of Japanese artist Lito, known otherwise by his moniker Lito Leaf🧵

[Nature is Amazing ☘️ @AMAZlNGNATURE]

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[Buitengebieden @buitengebieden]

That’s not a dog.. 😅

[Kristy Swift @swiftykrist]

@Liz_ORiordan Thank you so much, Dr. Liz. As a fellow breastie who’s never met you, I send you gratitude and love xx

[Nature is Amazing ☘️ @AMAZlNGNATURE]

This is the best thing I've seen today!

[TheBetterPath @TheBetterPath_]

This neuroscientist worked until she was 103.

She also:

• Won a Nobel Prize at 77
• Became a senator at 92
• Stayed mentally sharp into her 100s

Her secret? 5 daily habits that prevented brain aging: 🧵

[Penn Medicine @PennMedicine]

When #breastcancer patients are done with treatment, they may wonder about the disease coming back. That’s why breast cancer survivor Jamie LaScala joined a clinical trial led by @AngieDemichele at @PennCancer aimed at preventing recurrence. @TODAYshow https://t.co/q2ri8UbhXY

[Dr. Nicole LePera @Theholisticpsyc]

Bookmark this practice called: The Neuro-Fascial Release Techique.

In order to be physically and mentally healthy, our vagus nerve has to be functioning properly. When our vagus nerve functions properly were in primarily in what’s called social engagement mode. We’re also flexible and able to react appropriately to stress. We’re less susceptible to disease because our immune system is functioning at its best.

You can practice this as often as you make time for. Ideally daily— or any time you want to get back to a parasympathetic state.

Test your mobility before and after doing this practice. And if you can— journal after. Notice how your emotions change when you help your body do so what it naturally does.

TO PRACTICE:
You’ll feel the occipital bone at the base of your skull. Press firmly, but NOT too hard. Move the skin to the right and hold. Then to the left. Keep breathing.

This practice was created by Stanley Rosenberg who through polyvagal theroy (Dr. Stephen Porges) initiatively understood that trauma is stored within the body. His work with clients focused on somatic practices, specially clients with depression, anxiety, and other “disorders” that are actually adaptions.

Please share so other people have access to the healing power that can come when we understand the role of the vagus nerve and our nervous system #selfhealers

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

Voting is a part of your birthright as a citizen. Don't give it away.

Make sure you’re registered and have a plan to vote at https://t.co/NKXRGNgJPv.

[Why you should love animals @animals_twts]

*gets kissed for the first time*... um i would like another one please 🥹

[Kat Abughazaleh @KatAbughazaleh]

78 seconds of pure art

[Clint Murphy @IAmClintMurphy]

A “Razor” is a rule of thumb that simplifies decision making.

Here are 16 Razors every person should know:

[Kristy Swift @swiftykrist]

At Hampton Court Palace to see Sam Ryder, and listening to the beautiful @bethswansings. Glad to have heard her lovely set - I’m sure we’ll be hearing much more of her!

[Secret Headteacher @secretHT1]

Maybe, instead of National Service for 18 year olds they should introduce national service for MPs.

They all have to do several weeks volunteering in a school, GP, hospital, care home, social care and police within their first 12 months in office.

[Kristy Swift @swiftykrist]

National service is an EXCELLENT idea.

So pay for it PROPERLY, Rishi. Enough that young people will choose it for themselves. Pay them as adults, because they are. Unless u just Brexterminated a whole section of workforce, and now need to force ppl to work for peanuts, of course

[Joseph Fasano @Joseph_Fasano_]

Today's Poetry Thread: GRIEF

I'm astonished by the dark little crystal of this poem.

Feel free to add poems of grief and healing.