by Kate | Jul 10, 2021 | kind promises, Strength, Vulnerability, Weakness
We humans are a social species. We weren’t meant to survive or thrive on our own. Unfortunately, we (especially Americans) have created mythic heroes that are rugged individualists. They don’t need anybody. It’s a lonely life. Those of us who live with illness can’t...
by Kate | Jun 15, 2021 | Chronic healing, chronic illness, Strength, Surrender
We human beings like to pretend we are in control. We imagine we live in a fair and predictable universe. Part of what makes illness difficult is that we realize the opposite is true. No matter how carefully we assemble the building blocks of health, disease happens,...
by Kate | Jun 23, 2020 | kind promises, Strength
When you live with a body that doesn’t function the way most people’s bodies do, you are invited to develop a special kind of strength. I was listening to an interview between Marie Forleo and Katie Sturino, blogger and entrepreneur. They were discussing their workout...
by Kate | Jun 17, 2020 | kind promises, Strength
The world is wrestling with multiple struggles right now. Not only do we have the coronavirus pandemic, we are also recognizing (again) the toll racism takes on America. When I think about “strength” during these times, the word “courage” comes to mind. Dictionary.com...