Yes or No?
September 10, 2018
A “NO” uttered from deepest conviction is better and greater than a “YES” merely uttered to please, or what is worse, to avoid trouble. Gandhi
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Reflections on the emotional recovery experience and staying connected to your authentic self, to resilience, to growth, and to joy.
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Wounded Amazon
July 2, 2018
Hundreds of blood red spikes poke out of the white marble head and chest of a statue of a woman. This replica of a Roman statue, a “wounded amazon,” sits
Grateful Warrior?
June 23, 2018
Lydia confides that she feels sad and depressed most of the day, lacking energy to move forward on her goals for self care and to enjoy her life more. On
Room for All of This
June 11, 2018
“We think that the point is to pass the test or overcome the problem, but the truth is that things don’t really get solved. They come together and they
Make Room
April 30, 2018
When my daughter was a toddler, at Montessori school, she learned many important life skills. Lately, I’m reminded of one in particular. It is the ability to “make room.” When
Anger
March 19, 2018
At the end of one of my Yoga and Talk Therapy Workshops for Cancer Survivors, Lydia spoke up in a worried voice: “I am now realizing how angry I am.
Tears at the Table
March 5, 2018
In a world that wants you to act relentlessly positive, even in the face of your own or others’ suffering, how can you make space for the authentic experience of
Stuffing Your Feelings Makes You Sicker
September 18, 2016
As you move through cancer, there are many phases, starting with detection and the shock of diagnosis. Next come urgent decisions and active treatment. At the end of treatment there
