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 | May 24, 2021 | kind promises, Weakness, Well-being
Psychologist Kristin Neff says there are three elements to self-compassion: self-kindness vs. self-judgmentcommon humanity vs. isolationmindfulness vs. overidentification Here are some journaling prompts designed to help you explore and practice those elements. Bring...
by Kate | May 11, 2021 | Chronic healing, Weakness
I’ve been noticing recently that I have a scratchy, wavering old lady voice. It comes from not having enough air to project the sound. The nerve connections to my diaphragm and intercostal muscles are mostly gone, so I can’t get good breath support. (One of the things...
by Kate | May 20, 2020 | kind promises, Weakness
Flash of heat travels from my chest to my face how can these people be so wrong? Valuing their convenience over my life I am here unimportant, yes but just as vital as you are to the web of the world How dare you decide I am not worthy? But soften, soften watch as the...
by Kate | May 14, 2020 | Weakness
Psychologist Kristin Neff describes four steps to self-compassion: The with the pain. “This is a moment of struggle.”Connect with our shared humanity.Make a gesture of kindness.Put words around what you are feeling. This week, I returned to reading poetry...
by Kate | May 5, 2020 | kind promises, Surrender, Weakness
The kind promise that I am considering this month is “I will be tender with weaknesses.” What weakness shall we consider in this time of pandemic? I see a weakness creeping up on all people right now. There is the tendency to want to go back to normal, even though the...
