pilgrim Pathway

Issues


  • Sharing on a Continuum

    I speak a lot about the benefits of support groups following the diagnosis of a chronic or other life-altering illness.  What we should remember that the key is the word “group”.  There’s a website, www.meetup.com, that has lists of groups in your area that meet socially for a host of topics and activities.  I’m a…

  • Bookend Holidays and the Traps that are Set

    Hanukkah was at the beginning of the month.  We passed the winter solstice last week and Christmas was celebrated over the weekend.  Kwanza started yesterday and if there are any other special holiday celebrations I missed I’m regretfully sorry.  Now that these holidays have past or are underway what happens?  I’ll tell you what happens;…

  • The Morning After

    Whatever your religious or spiritual beliefs and inclinations I wish you a Happy Holiday Season. It’s the day after Christmas and all through the house….remember that famous line?  I bet you have a 1001 ways to finish that poem.  The response would depend on whether or not you celebrate the holiday or simply think of…

  • Getting to the Finish Line

    Last night I went to sleep at my regular time, but at 3am I woke up and couldn’t fall back to sleep.  I follow the rule of thumb that says if you can’t fall back to sleep after 30 minutes it’s a good idea to get up and do something like read until you get…