My perceived enemy is my treasured teacher
I am learning to quiet aspects of my thinking mind that judge myself and others against an ideal standard. I have a well-developed sense
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Darkness and Light
I see the manifestations of my own despair only after I have moved into the the light for a time. The juxtaposition is alarming,
Failing to Slow Down
In week 8 of my treatments, I received good news – my tumor had palpably disappeared, and my genetic tests came back negative for
Immunocompromised?: Proteins, Iron-Rich Foods, and Blood Cell Counts
What does it mean have cancer and be immunocompromised? Eating to keep white and red blood cells counts up.
Time’s Paradox
When I received my Triple Negative Breast Cancer diagnosis on November 8, 2022 I was in the midst of scrambling through the diagnostic gymnastics
Matcha Presence
The practice of making matcha slows down the busy mind while warming the very reaches of the soul. Dip your scoop and give it a try!
Reframe
I began this journey in denial, in July 2022. Another lump in another part of my human body. Until my actual diagnosis in late
Generating Loving Kindness (metta)
I offer this adaptation of the practice of loving kindness (metta) as a way to bring peace and love into the world.
Portal
I have some people in my life who have the ability to open up a direct portal to my very core. With a word,
No Enemies
Reflecting on the journey to live joyfully in every moment by letting go of one’s commitment to fight on behalf of the world’s wrongs by changing others or blaming others.
Cancer’s Gifts
I was born under the sign of cancer, marked for this moment in my life. I have a new emotion I’m working on understanding.
My TNBC Journey Begins
I was diagnosed this month with breast cancer, technically TNBC. It’s an early, high-risk cancer. I have felt and continue to feel a range
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Joy Builders
Every week I share activities that you can do on your own or with colleagues and loved ones to increase joy in your life and in your workplace while reducing stress.
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