Sculpting energy

Sculpting energy

We all feel full of energy some days and tired on other days. For those of us with health challenges, energy is a major issue. I use clay as a metaphor. Each morning, I am issued a blob of clay. Some days it’s bigger; some days it’s smaller. I’m not...
What to do when your feelings get hurt

What to do when your feelings get hurt

Recently, a friend of mine showed me how to handle hurt feelings. I unintentionally did something that excluded her. Of course, she felt angry and hurt. She dealt with it with real grace. First, she called to let me know how she felt. That was very brave of her. Once...
Journaling our way towards well-being

Journaling our way towards well-being

Here is a collection of quotes about well-being. After reading each one, pause and take three deep and gentle breaths. Notice the sensations in your body. Does it feel tight? Heavy? Light? Energized?* “Well-being cannot exist just in your own head. Well-being is...
You are lovable, even when you’re ill

You are lovable, even when you’re ill

You may be thinking “but a silly title. Of course people who are ill are as lovable as they were when they weren’t ill.” That’s the conscious, reasonable attitude. A funny thing happens, though, in our unexamined, reactionary minds. People who...
Gratitude in difficult times

Gratitude in difficult times

This month, I am considering the kind promise “I will appreciate blessings.” Sometimes life seems dark and it’s hard to feel grateful. This includes the chaos that follows diagnosis of a serious health challenge and living with it afterward. The...