by Kate | Apr 23, 2024 | connectedness
In case you need convincing, having good friends is good for your health. According to Mayo Clinic “Adults with strong social connections have a reduced risk of many significant health problems, including depression, high blood pressure and an unhealthy body mass...
by Kate | Apr 10, 2024 | chronic illness, connectedness, kind promises
Dr. Vivek M. Murthy is the US Surgeon General. As he traveled the country, he heard that people felt isolated, insignificant, and invisible. That led him, in May 2023 to declare loneliness an epidemic. “Loneliness is like hunger,” he said “a signal we are lacking...
by Kate | Apr 19, 2023 | connectedness
again this springthere are robinstrying to build nestson the skinny beamsof our balcony roofin the heart of the citythat space is too narrowmy husband tells themflapping his arms towarn them offthey are obstinatein their optimismdetermined to remind usthat we are part...
by Kate | Apr 16, 2023 | Chronic healing, connectedness
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...
by Kate | Apr 11, 2023 | connectedness
The kind promise I am working with this month is “I will build, nurture, and celebrate connections.” I often feel shy and awkward around people. This promise is an invitation to remind myself how I want to reach out. In earlier years, I came up with the...
by Kate | Apr 20, 2022 | connectedness
I have been working on a painting of elephants. (When it’s finished, I will post it and add a link.) Things are going well so far. The other day I thought about adding a few bright and unexpected colors. If I add them, will it ruin what’s there? I worried. As I pulled...
