Ever found yourself being gloomy – even surly – and complaining? Maybe you were tired of a life full of doctor appointments, or of people around you who just couldn’t understand what you were going through. What is it you wanted most in those moments? I heard this story from one of the members of… Read More »
Clear as mud?
There are times in my life when I’ve been gifted with marvelous clarity. I knew exactly what I wanted to do, and quickly learned who I needed to become in order to achieve it. Clarity gave me the courage to live overseas for five years, to leave the corporate world to become a doctor and… Read More »
What’s weighing you down?
“If only I could get rid of this extra weight, I’d be so happy!” In this country we’re so fixated on losing weight. It’s the stuff of New Year’s resolutions and vacation planning. We throw money at this goal without thinking twice. It’s great to be lean and fit – I work on it myself. And… Read More »
Guess who loves you?
Valentine’s Day brings mixed emotions for me. February 14th was my Dad’s birthday, which he always celebrated by making sure each of his three girls had a Valentine card waiting for her when she came down to breakfast. I’ve always been grateful to him for that simple annual gift. Then there were the Valentine’s Day… Read More »
I just want to be over cancer…
Maybe you’re one of them. After you finished treatment, you didn’t want anything more to do with cancer. Ribbons and slogans? No thank you. Events that label you ‘survivor’? Uh-uh. Just leave me alone and let me get back to being a normal person. I get it. Treatment can be harsh. It can make you… Read More »