The Chromosome 18 Blog is Live – Dear Meltdown by Camilla Downs

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April 13 2022

The brand new Chromosome 18 blog is now live, with one of my older writings having been posted. It’s the writing I submitted to, and was accepted by, Elephant Journal back in the day.

Dear Meltdown…

Anger is like a storm rising up from the bottom of your consciousness. When you feel it coming, turn your focus to your breath. ~Thich Nhat Hanh

Dear Meltdowns,

Welcome and Meet My Friend Mindfulness

Sometimes I’m able to sense when you’re lurking in the shadows. Sometimes I’m not. And you sneak up like a cat stalking its prey.

You penetrate the peace of an otherwise tranquil day like an earthquake suddenly rocking and rolling in the middle of a quiet night’s sleep. You are the complete opposite of fun and joy.

You are loud, aggressive, physically harmful, and verbally malicious. You lack compassion, empathy, and kindness. You take all actions and words personally.

What I want you to know is that I welcome you. Not like I’d welcome my best friend coming over for coffee and chatting. I welcome you like one later appreciates a grumpy relative during the holidays knowing that being around this person can help us to learn more about our own triggers.

You are helping us to know what emotions and …..

https://www.chromosome18.org/dear-meltdown-camilla-downs

 

Throwback Post: Book Shelf: A Course of Love

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**THROWBACK POST**

August 6 2016:

A Course of Love

This is my third time “reading” this book. It takes a LONG time as I only read a section or two every day …. in order to BE with what I’m reading.

Sort of a continuation of “The Course in Miracles” … The contents of this book are simply LOVE, JOY, and FREEDOM.

I would describe it as a guide book for the internal journey of coming to know oneself, freeing oneself from false walls one has built, and finally sharing the gifts and treasures within oneself with humanity …. with joy, peace, and love.

Throwback Post: The Journey – Hand Painted Rock and One of a Kind Poem

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August 6 2016:

The Journey ~ Sharing a beautiful, hand-painted rock created by Camilla Downs that came with a one-of-a-kind poem that she has handwritten on recycled/reclaimed materials. She shared that the poems and words she includes with the purchase of decorated rock are directly from the heart. Much love and heart energy has gone into each one. – Tele R.

Throwback Post: The 2011 Chromosome 18 Conference

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July 20 2011:

Indy bound!!! Chromosome 18 Conference and family here we come!!!!

I’m so darn lucky! I got to have a very mini massage this morning at the airport! Team Member L got the “beep” so we got VIP treatment and I got to be touched all over!! WooooHooooo!!

TGI Fridays for some lunch before heading to Indy!!

We’ve arrived!!!! Time for the reception!!!! Yeeehaaawwww!!

View from our room!!

All kinds of adventures today for Team Member L! Getting up early, flying from Reno to Dallas to Indy, making it to our room on the 18th Floor!!!! Fun C18 Reception . . . For Mama – chatting and hugging old friends and meeting new ones face to face after chatting on Facebook. For Lillian – meeting all new friends who feel like they know her cause of all Mama’s posting on FB! Now it’s off to dream land adventures for both us. FULL day tomorrow!

July 21 2011:

Dinner before Moms night out!!!!! YeeeeeHaaaaaawwwwww!!!

Lillian’s friend Katie!!!

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Moms Night Out!!!! We Rock Y’all!! Just imagine how loud it is in here!!

July 24 2011:

Dinner adventures with Lillian!!

July 25 2011:

Headed to Dallas!! Done with our Indy adventures y’all!!!!

Food plus Mojito with my favorite girl!! Fries!!

Goodbye Dallas!! Thanks for the French fry and Mojito adventures!!! Here we come Reno!! Get ready!!

Lillian and I were treated to a breathtaking Reno sunset as we flew in!!!! Wow!!!

July 30 2011:

August 3 2011:


August 7 2011:

Our Chromosome 18 Conference Adventures!! Lillian and I had a ball y’all!

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Throwback Post: Library in Holland With Bees and a Comedy Show

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August 7 2015:

This place always brings on the smiles. Yesterday was Team TLC library day!! xoxo

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August 7 2013:

Fun and interesting meeting with Scott Harrington and Sarah of The Holland Project …. Seeing how we can collaborate with The Customized Employment Project! Cool Place!!


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August 7 2012:

Second day of Multi-Legged Wonders Camp Adventures for Thomas!!!!! Bees today!!

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Gosh! It’s a Great Day to mail a book to someone!!!!

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August 7 2010:

Had a blast at the 3 Blonde Moms show tonight with our very own Kat Simmons of Kat Simmons ~ It’s a good thing y’all weren’t there cause Kat made me blush! You are so dang dang dang funny Kat! Love ya!

Throwback Post: Summer 2010 – Lake Tahoe and The Automobile Museum While Jogging at a Party on Geiger Grade Listening to Cowboy Poetry While Visiting Grandpa Robert

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Camilla, Thomas & Lillian out and about!

August 2010 Date Day with Thomas at The Automobile Museum

Jog-a-thon at Lillian’s School! Thomas did it with her!

Pull off on the way to Virginia City, Nevada!

Thomas

Lillian and photos she took.

Birthday Party for one of Lillian’s friends ~ Grand Sierra ~

Thomas & Lillian

Hallway Bowling

Cowboy Poetry at Sparks Heritage Museum

Lillian and Thomas

King’s Beach ~ Lake Tahoe

Graduation Party at Kristy Crabtree’s House

Thomas & Lillian

My daddy’s visit (Robert Downs)

The Romano Casa

Lillian’s painted toe nails and Lillian and Thomas out and about

Chromosome 18 Conference in Tulsa! July 2010