by admin | Dec 21, 2010 | chronic illness, Crohn's disease, healing, Holidays and illness, Mind-Body Medicine, patient empowerment, tools for healing, Ulcerative colitis
Chronic illness and the holidays: fielding the inevitable questions. Below is an article I recently wrote for the CCFA e-newsletter. I’m reposting it here—perhaps it can be of help to you. It is written specifically for people with IBD (inflammatory bowel... by admin | Sep 15, 2010 | cancer, chronic illness, empowerment, healing, health, inspiration, Mind-Body Medicine, patient empowerment, patient healing, self-compassion
Once in a while, an incredible opportunity presents itself for people living with chronic illness. The whole experience can be very discouraging, but occasionally there are benefits. A conference entitled “Cancer as Turning Point, From Surviving to Thriving,”... by admin | Jul 5, 2010 | chronic illness, empowerment, healing, Mind-Body Medicine, patient healing, patient/doctor interactions, wellbeing, writing, writing for health
For those of you who live in San Francisco…. Registration is now open for this Fall’s Mind-Body Health Writing Class! For people with chronic health challenges Location: BookShop West Portal, San Francisco, California If you are living with illness or health... by admin | Jun 16, 2010 | chronic illness, Crohn's disease, empowerment, healing, health, Mind-Body Medicine, patient empowerment, patient healing, wellbeing
Last week a concerned father called me about his son, a college freshman, now dealing with Crohn’s disease, an illness that commonly presents in 20 and 30 year olds. Crohn’s disease affects the intestine, causing abdominal pain and weight loss. Because the son was... by admin | Apr 28, 2010 | chronic illness, empowerment, healing, health, Mind-Body Medicine, patient healing, tools for healing, writing for health
Setting boundaries is a core principle of self-care. I’ve learned this the hard way. The moment I feel better, I find myself basking in the glory of a body that doesn’t hurt, the fluidity of bones moving freely with ease, amazed that my energy seems boundless! And... by admin | Mar 22, 2010 | chronic illness, computer addiction, healing, health, Humor, inspiration, meditation, tools for healing, walking meditation, wellbeing
Over the past few months, I’ve been busy—on my computer. Like many people today, I sometimes can’t seem to turn it off. How many of you, I wonder, actually sleep with your computer? It’s OK to confess that you do. If you are dealing with illness, it can be a... by admin | Mar 5, 2010 | chronic illness, healing, holiday disaster story, Humor
I think it’s time to confess what happened to me last Thanksgiving. I hope you’ll find this funny and have a laugh at my expense. If it helps you feel better, then my experience was worth it! I think. Little did I realize I’d need to read my own weblog for... by admin | Feb 10, 2010 | chaplains, healing, hospital chaplains, inner critic, Mind-Body Medicine, self-compassion, subtle energy
Energy moves, transfers, ebbs and flows. It’s been said that if you are in large crowds and you notice yourself beginning to feel drained, then you are an introvert. If you feel yourself energized by the same situation, then you are an extrovert. Whichever category... by admin | Jan 29, 2010 | chronic illness, empowerment, healing, healing hearts, inspiration, patient healing, Pets, tools for healing, wellbeing
Bambie, Kitzeleh, Kelly, Sheba, Ruth, Cleo, Maggie, Laila, Tzipi, Sarti, Houdini, Thea. What do these names have in common? These are the names of my pets, past and present. Can you tell which one was the dog, the cat, the goldfish, the rat, the hermit crab, or the... by admin | Jan 16, 2010 | chronic illness, empowerment, healing, health, the pusher, tools for healing
Every day I wake up with different amounts of energy. The range varies, and often reflects my activity level in prior days. For many years I functioned in a deficit range, despite illness and exhaustion. I thought it was normal to push myself beyond capacity. I’d done...
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