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Join Julie for International Narcolepsy Broadcast on Suddenly Sleepy Saturday
Join me for a FREE international live broadcast, “Celebrating Narcolepsy Awareness” on Suddenly Sleepy Saturday, March 8, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. (EST). This presentation offers vivid description of the narcolepsy journey from mysterious symptoms to diagnosis and treatment. Highlights my inspiring transformation from hiding narcolepsy to living proud and out loud as a spokesperson. Register below…
Read MoreTop 13 Inspirational Quotes of 2014 – #9 Being Perfect
“The thing that is really hardand really amazing, is giving up on being perfect and beginningto work on becoming yourself.”-Anna Quindlen Aw, how very true! We all strive for perfection at times. Yet, I try to focus my energy on developing my unique set of talents and skills – with compassion and without comparing myself to others.…
Read MoreTop 13 Inspirational Quotes of 2014 – #10 Letting Go Gracefully
“In the end, only three things matter: how much you loved, how gently you lived, and how gracefully you let go of things not meant for you.”-Buddha Inspirational Quote #11: Inspirational Quote #12: Inspirational Quote #13: Check back soon for more inspiring quotes!
Read MoreREM Runner’s Top Five Empowering TED Talks
I dream of giving a TED Talk someday. TED conferences brings together fascinating thinkers and doers to give inspiring talks – “ideas worth spreading”. In working toward my dream, I’ve watched many many TED Talks. Here are five empowering TED Talks that may change your thinking on illness and disability. #1. Phil Hansen – Embrace the…
Read MoreIt’s my birthday and I’ll give away FREE E-BOOKS if I want to…
Six years ago today, I celebrated my 24th birthday on a boat cruise with amazing friends and an over-sized sparkly feathered tiara. We drank, sang, and danced the night away. The next day, I couldn’t walk. I spent the day on the couch, sleeping on and off with spasms of muscle tone – terrified by…
Read MorePeople with Narcolepsy Pen Pals: Guest Post by Carrie-Ann Burns
REM Runner’s Note: I have enjoyed watching the “People with Narcolepsy Pen Pal” program take off. This is a beautiful positively-spirited group and I’m thrilled to feature this guest post. Carrie-Ann’s Guest Blot Post: I would just like to thank Julie Flygare for the opportunity to share this group among her fans, followers and friends! I…
Read MoreRandom Remmie Joins NARCOLEPSY: NOT ALONE Campaign Guest Post by Julie Barfuss
Meet “Random Remmie” – she’s had narcolepsy for as long as she can remember. She hates making her bed, she has a lot of pajamas, slippers, and a blue blanket. She’s really random. CLICK IMAGES TO VIEW SLIDESHOW: About the Artist: Julie Barfuss has lived in Utah her whole life. She doesn’t remember not being…
Read MoreNarcolepsy – NOT Normal and NOT Alone
Narcolepsy is NOT normal. But who wants to be “normal” anyway? This video is an empowering salute to all those who are “different” for whatever reason. As young adults- “fitting in” seems so important. All too often, children and teens with narcolepsy face unfair ridicule, bullying, and lame jokes. Hang in there. I promise…
Read MoreTop 8 Tricks for Accessing “Happy” Now
“The time to be happy is now,” my yoga instructor said yesterday. Sounds simple, but happiness is elusive and can’t be ordered on demand like a movie. Or can it? Scientists have been unlocking the mysteries of happiness. Turns out, happiness is best achieved when we are in the present moment and not letting our…
Read MoreA Narco’s Tale: A Poem by Maureen Caden
I was diagnosed in 2003 and like many of us went through many years with unanswered fears. I knew I was not lazy as some days became rather hazy. I would will myself to stay awake I didn’t even have time to bake a cake. For sleep time would come This thing had me under…
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