“I learned a long time ago the wisest thing I can do is be on my own side, be an advocate for myself and for others like me.” Maya AngelouSpeaking up for ourselves and our personal needs can be challenging for some, even in the best of times. When we must engage with the health … [Read more...] about Hesitant About The Hospital? These Tips Can Help
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Can You Find Real Silence?
This year my wife and I took a wonderful road trip to the hills of North Carolina and northern Georgia. The city of Dahlonega, Georgia offers an authentic mountain getaway only an hour north of Atlanta. In Dahlonega we stayed at the peaceful Mountain Top Lodge Bed & … [Read more...] about Can You Find Real Silence?
Let The Music Play (Part 1 of 3): Sing, Sing A Song
Music has the ability to stir our emotions and awaken deep memories. Have you ever noticed that listening to your favorite song, singing in the shower, or drumming along on the dashboard just makes you feel good? Research shows that listening to music can give you a positive … [Read more...] about Let The Music Play (Part 1 of 3): Sing, Sing A Song
Finding Shelter…On Retreat
Shelter is my guiding word for this year. It is a non-striving word. A shelter offers refuge, provides safety, and embraces calm and quiet. I went on my first retreat in the spring of 1987. It was a women’s retreat held at Mount Saint Francis in Indiana. At that time, I … [Read more...] about Finding Shelter…On Retreat
Curl Up With A Great Book This Fall – Here’s What We’re Reading
Old Friends: Endless Love by William McDonaldReleased in April 2023, this book is a collection of short stories that explore love and loss in beautiful, poignant prose. Its characters are crafted in a way that makes them feel extremely real, ethereal, and holy, while each … [Read more...] about Curl Up With A Great Book This Fall – Here’s What We’re Reading