This week I had the joy of reconnecting with a group of people who have been meeting together since February, but took the summer off due to overwhelming schedule conflicts. It was like kids returning to school after the summer break. We came together, checked-in about what we’ve been up to and then began to [...]
Archive for September, 2007
Getting Naked
Posted in after the diagnosis, Community, coping with chronic illness, coping with life threatening illness, living with chronic illness, Living with Illness, Personal Conviction, tagged spiritual practice, spiritual stamina, spiritual wellness on September 27, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
When Life Throws You a Curve…Use Color
Posted in Having a Voice, Self-Nurture on September 21, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
We are inspired everyday by our surroundings. We hear stories of people who have faced difficult situations and triumphed. We meet people whose spirit infuses us with hope and excitement. What would happen to your work if you were thrown a curve ball? Kevin O’Connell is a photographer with many credits to his resume. The [...]
Supporting our Supporters
Posted in Community, Partnerships on September 17, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
They say that what goes around comes around…that’s the law of Karma. Actually, I’ve been told and seen that when we give we get much more in return so giving is good. This is important to keep in mind because for those dealing with a life-altering illness you need to take a thorough inventory of [...]
How do I fit in?
Posted in after the diagnosis, Community, coping with chronic illness, coping with life threatening illness, living with chronic illness, Living with Illness, tagged isolation, isolation and wellness on September 15, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
There are lots of ways of creating community. We see groups of people connect all the time and now with the Internet getting the word out there can be quick and painless. If you see sites like Meet Up, www.meetup.com, you not only can find people with similar interests, political views, life challenges, but you [...]
Relying on a Favorite
Posted in Personal Conviction on September 13, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
There are times in life when we all need to go back to something that provides or provided us with comfort, a fresh perspective or just a bit of reinforcement about the extent to which we control our own destinies. For me that is “The Traveler’s Gift” by Andy Andrews. The book is historical fiction, [...]
The Sweetest Sound on Earth
Posted in Having a Voice on September 12, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Our voice is one of the most powerful sources of energy on the planet. It’s not only a means of communicating with others, but a way to leave your mark on the world. Your voice is one of the most unique qualities your possess that differentiates you from every other person in the world. One [...]
Everyone Remembers the Moment
Posted in Community, Having a Voice on September 11, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
It’s September 11th, the sixth anniversary of the attack on the United States. There are certain moments we all remember in our lives depending on our age: where you were when Kennedy was shot, where you were when the verdict for O.J. Simpson was announced and of course September 11th. Those who have been diagnosed [...]
