Aside from the obvious advantages of a 12-step program if one needs it, I’m forever grateful for the phrases used in the program as they become part of our everyday lexicon. It’s amazing how quickly certain sayings catch on, not surprising is that they catch on because they hit the nail on the head or [...]
Archive for May, 2007
Think Progress
Posted in Self-Nurture on May 31, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
No Dear, Your Behind Doesn’t Have to Hang Out of the Gown
Posted in Partnerships, Personal Conviction on May 25, 2007 | 1 Comment »
When receiving a medical diagnosis one of the action steps often entails staying in the hospital. We all know that hospital gowns are not the most fashion forward garments made and they don’t scream modesty. Doesn’t the medical community believe that dignity helps in healing? Don’t patients deserve to not be dressed to look the [...]
More Isn’t Always Better
Posted in Having a Voice on May 20, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
I recently attended the Sacred Activism conference in Tulsa, Oklahoma, sponsored by Wisdom University. It was a great experience and there were lots of organizations exhibiting about how they are making a difference in the world. One of the booths was for a magazine “Authentic Living”. I decided to put my name in the hat [...]
How Much Attention Can You Stand!
Posted in Partnerships on May 19, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Imagine being the focus of everyone’s attention. It might not be overwhelming if there are two or three people in the room, but what if there are thousands like at a sporting event? How much focused attention would you be able to soak in and not be ashamed, embarrassed, overwhelmed and simply felt joy? John [...]
Moving to the front of the room!
Posted in Anonymity, Self-Nurture on May 14, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Anyone who knows me knows that when I attend functions I have a tendency to sit in the back of the room. It’s been my way of being anonymous and yet I have been known to be a bit noisy in the back of the room, trying not to be anonymous. It’s a seesaw kind of [...]
Why partnerships are so important…
Posted in In the Know, Partnerships on May 8, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Good Morning America (GMA) told a story about a gentleman in England who was diagnosed with end stage pancreatic cancer. Upon hearing the news he decided to truly live like he was dying. He went out and sold his clothes, sold his car and gave everything else away. He went out for expensive dinners and [...]
Attention brings engagement…and hopefully answers
Posted in Anonymity on May 7, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
I’ve worked in the field of medical psychosocial care for twenty years. I have supported thousands of people through their journey when facing an illness and yet there are some illnesses that don’t receive the attention of others. We are aware of the host of celebrities with breast cancer, we hear about Montel Williams life with [...]
The “Presence” Partnership
Posted in Partnerships, Relationships on May 4, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
We are forever bombarded with articles and news stories about the state of the medical profession in Western societies. The system is always overloaded, under financed, and overwhelmed in trying to provide care for anyone. I see this within medical institutions when people looking to see a specialist are waiting four months to get an [...]
What does it mean to overcome adversity?
Posted in Personal Conviction on May 3, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
There are people you hear about, read about and meet who will take your breath away. They walk this world as beacons of hope. The most common factor amongst all these people is their belief in their ability to persevere. They have made a commitment to the world that they will take each challenge individually [...]
Lend Me Your Ear
Posted in Anonymity, Partnerships on May 2, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Small acts can have huge impact. As you visit your doctor(s) ever wonder what they’re thinking? I’ve been going to doctors for over thirty years…I’ve been poked, prodded, medicated, etc. but what I find is that when my medical provider hears the words beyond what’s coming out of my mouth I achieve huge results. I [...]
