The Journey

by | Oct 13, 2009 | empowerment, healing, inspiration

This poem, “The Journey,” by Mary Oliver is a wonderful reminder about self-care. I offer it to you for your own understanding, resource and inspiration. “The Journey” by Mary Oliver One day you finally knew what you had to do, and began,...

Nature’s Path

by | Oct 9, 2009 | chronic illness, healing, inspiration

I’m good at giving advice, telling people to get outside, but I need to be more out in nature myself. I’ve got a good few spots here in San Francisco, though, where I can sit under a tree and be with my own thoughts. I can write, read, listen to the...

Novel Ideas

by | Oct 8, 2009 | chronic illness, healing, tools for healing

OK, so here’s the deal. Get yourself a “trashy” novel. What is a trashy novel? Well, you get to decide this one. But in my book, it must be something easy to read, fun and hard to put down. If it’s hard to put down, the chances are you’ll...

Couch Potato

by | Oct 4, 2009 | chronic illness, healing, inspiration, tools for healing

Years ago I attended a support group for people living with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. I was really sick, and it took a lot of effort to drive to the hospital, find a parking space and search for the meeting room. During the evening, people spoke...