Surrendering to the Outcome
What comes to mind when you hear the word ‘surrender’? Giving up? Losing control? Have you found yourself in a position where you thought you’d lose the battle if you did surrender?
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A Three-Dimensional Life
My mother Ruth’s favorite artist was a Dutch painter, Anton Pieck. The very fine details in his prints inspired her to spend hours cutting out and gluing small images on top of each other until they popped right off the page to her satisfaction.
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Kinship Caregiving:
When Grandparents are Primary Caregivers
When people hear the term “family caregiver,” they typically associate it with an adult son or daughter caring for their ailing or elderly parent or grandparent, but caregiving also encompasses caring for children (special needs or not), and adults of any age who are not capable of caring for themselves. One special kind of family
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Navigating Emotional Dis-ease
Self-Reflection and Vulnerability
In the pursuit of health, our focus is often on physical disease, leaving the invisible yet profound impact of emotional dis-ease unaddressed. This term, born from the prefix ‘dis’ attached to ‘ease,’ represents the myriad of internal struggles that plague many, such as dissatisfaction, disconnection, disharmony, and distrust. These afflictions drain our vitality and obscure
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Life’s Small Pleasures:
A Hot Shower
In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, we may find ourselves grappling with stress, anxiety, and the seemingly overwhelming challenges that may be thrown our way. During these times, it’s incredible how something as simple as a hot shower can become a sanctuary for rejuvenation.
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