The Road to Purpose
For years I wondered what purpose I had. Why was I here? Why had I endured all that I had? And what was left for me to do now? I excelled in higher education, traveled all around the world, competed in . . .
Read MoreRevitalize Yourself by Being in Nature
Being in nature is one of the most healing ways you can spend your time. By spending quality time in nature, you are immersing in an environment that promotes wellness for every part of your body, mind, and spirit . . .
Read MoreUnplug and Restore Yourself
Taking time away from our electronic devices is an important part of healing. We have come to rely on our computers, phones, televisions, and other gadgets . . .
Read MoreHow Can Birthdays Heal Us?
I recently had another birthday and a dear friend gave me a card that read: “Make your birthday environmentally friendly…Recycle your age!”
Read MoreLOVE Heals and So Do Post-it Notes
Have you ever used post-it notes? What a simple invention, right? Since the 1970s, post-it notes have been making our lives easier. Like most people, I use them to jot things down that I need to do, or must remember . . .
Read MoreWhat Are the Five Main Components of Healing?
Healing is a complex process. It is never just about the physical. That is where holistic healing comes in. I believe there are 5 primary components . . .
Read MoreA Few Minor Adjustments: What Is It About and Why Did I Write It?
Today is a day I've been looking forward to for years. My award-winning memoir, A Few Minor Adjustments, is finally released. I'm so excited to share my story with you!
Read MoreWhat Is HUA and How Can It Help You Heal?
HUA (or Hooah) has several meanings. It was originally military slang that meant Heard, Understood, and Acknowledged. A more creative, urban use of this term is: Head Up Ass, referring to someone who is oblivious . . .
Read MoreWhat’s It Like Living with an Undiagnosed Illness?
Sometimes people ask me what it’s like living with a chronic, undiagnosed illness. I often have trouble explaining it, like a woman trying to describe to a man what childbirth is like . . .
Read MoreOnce Upon a Time, There Was a Blog About Inspiration and Healing
If you’re anything like me, you’ve at one time or another been in need of inspiration and some serious healing. When I say healing, I mean physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual healing. Okay, Marvin Gaye . . .
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