Tag Archives: flying trapeze

Lessons from the Trapeze

Posted on September 27, 2014 by bonnevivantelife

I believe Life is prone to throw a lesson at you until you learn that lesson. And even then, there are refresher courses to keep your skill-set up-to-date. The circumstances and details of the lesson differ to keep things interesting, … Continue reading →

Posted in Health Issues, Mindfulness | Tagged chronic migraines after concussion, flying trapeze, headaches, TBI | 8 Comments

A Year of Living Brain-Injuredly

Posted on February 17, 2014 by bonnevivantelife

President’s Day marks a year since I landed on my head from a bad trapeze dismount. I have been cleared medically and cognitively. People look at me and don’t remember that I ever had a traumatic brain injury. I am … Continue reading →

Posted in Health Issues | Tagged accident, brain injury, concussions, flying trapeze, TBI, trapeze, traumatic brain injuries | 12 Comments

In the Thick of It

Posted on February 20, 2013 by bonnevivantelife

I hit the flying trapeze again and shared some pictures with friends. I was so proud of myself. When I looked at the photos, I noted to a friend how I didn’t realize I was THAT THICK. I was surprised … Continue reading →

Posted in Empowerment, Health Issues | Tagged body image, body type, flying trapeze, goal weight, strength, strong, thick, thin, trapeze | 9 Comments

“Forget the Fear, Worry About the Addiction”–Trapeze School of NY

Posted on November 15, 2012 by bonnevivantelife

I recently went to my second flying trapeze class. Let me set the stage for you. I am deathly afraid of heights. And I’m neither flexible nor athletic. I can’t even do a forward roll or cartwheel–these aren’t skills I’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in Empowerment, Meditation, Mindfulness | Tagged flying trapeze, trust, vulnerability | 7 Comments