“Giving Thanks and Recognition” November 1, 2009 — Thanksgiving is a time to reflect upon our lives with gratitude for the large and small blessings of life. From the birth of a child to the smile of a friend, there is so much for which to be grateful. Caring people tend to gravitate toward one […]
Continue Reading... No Comments.“Time Management: The Stuff of Life” October 4, 2009–I remember when my Mother was in the hospital in her mid-70’s, with a bright mind and frail body. Always one to carefully watch her diet and weight, she was now vulnerable to the throes of serious illness. Mother had always been dignified. She didn’t believe in […]
Continue Reading... No Comments.“Commemoration” September 11, 2023 — On 9/11/01 3000 people died at the hands of terrorists The world stood still Shock waves shot around the globe People lost all sense of security Unimaginable pain was felt Mothers and Fathers, Brothers and Sisters Husbands and Wives, Infants and Elderly Gasped a never-ending gasp. Terrorism rallied and cheered […]
Continue Reading... No Comments.“What Is Your “Need to Know”? August 2, 2009–Healing is pre-ordained to occur in the human body. Self-healing mechanisms that we can only attempt to understand are “programmed” into our cells. Given the right conditions, and time, if damage sustained is not already beyond repair, the body will orchestrate its healing mechanisms so that health […]
Continue Reading... No Comments.“Knowing When to Stay and When To Go” July 5, 2009 — Relationships can be difficult. Any long-term relationship will have periods of challenge. Misunderstandings that are not completely resolved may cause difficult feelings to be harbored. These emotions tend to surface when new issues are faced. However, with good intent, and positive and productive […]
Continue Reading... No Comments.“The Empowered Patient” May 3, 2009–“Do You See What I See?” I wonder as I wander through resorts and villages If vacationers see what I see. I wonder as I drive through the valleys and on the hilltops If the driver of each vehicle sees what I see. I wonder as I listen to the […]
Continue Reading... No Comments.“The Empowered Patient” April 5, 2009 — Life gives us opportunities to learn and to grow. Sometimes these lessons are fun and joyful. Often, the lessons are painful, disruptive, and energy draining. How can we reframe these painful experiences in a way that does not leave us bitter and angry? Perhaps one way is to […]
Continue Reading... No Comments.“Waiting to Receive” March 1, 2009 — We’re nearing the end of February 2009. Americans are barely past the inauguration of a new President. The economy is affecting most, if not all, people worldwide. Greed has been exposed, and it shocks our sensibilities. Arguments over regulation and de-regulation, or lack of regulation, abound. Trust has […]
Continue Reading... No Comments.“The Wonder of It All” Feb. 1. 2009 — Today is Tuesday, January 13, 2009, and I’m having a lonely day. Two major conditions of my life contribute to this loneliness. 1) I have Fibromyalgia and it, and it’s many companions, have resulted in my inability to do the work I have always done. 2) […]
Continue Reading... No Comments.“To Believe or Not to Believe: That is the Question” Jan. 4th, 2009 — UFO’s have been apparent throughout recorded history. Pictures in caves depict their presence even before human written history. Warnings in dreams have occurred in recorded history. Yet, we question what we Know, and don’t understand what we question. Much of our […]
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