pilgrim Pathway

Issues


  • Can Rituals Improve Health

    When many people hear the word “ritual” they think of cults, religious groups or mystical experiences.  I’ve used rituals for years and for me they are like a habit.  They are something I come to rely on signify a shift in focus, punctuating and event, marking a meaningful experience or to help relieve stress.  They…

  • Ask and Give Improves Health

    Life is made up of give and take moments.  When we are out of balance on either side many facing life-altering diagnoses fall prey to symptoms and diminished health.  I read lots of books, magazines and blogs about facing life with illness.  Some of it mirrors my own experience with health issues and sometimes my…

  • Disclosure Creates Community

    Last night I gave a talk to an artist group about living a creative life.  Some of the audience members want to earn their living by making art.  I personally make art because it makes me feel better.  Over the years I’ve found that it grounds me, keeps me present and is a visual twist…

  • Time is of the Essence

    Time is all we have.  Once the diagnosis begins there is often a race against time.  The first is getting all the appointments in so we can find out the diagnosis, treatment plan and the endless specialists we’re going to have to see.  Depending on your illness the race may be against time. It’s not something…