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The eclipse was a scientific sacrament

by Kate | Aug 22, 2017 | Disability, mindfulness, Transformation

Yesterday, as the solar eclipse made its way across the US, many of us took a few minutes to unplug, gather together and look up. We paid attention to the light and celebrated the present moment with one another. (It was raining in Minneapolis, so we commiserated...

Traveling with a wheelchair – is the glass half full?

by Kate | Aug 8, 2017 | Chronic healing, Disability, kind promises

I am just back from a 27,000+ mile, 10 day trip from Minneapolis to Montréal and back again. I had a wonderful time. When you are traveling, especially when you are traveling with a significant disability, it helps to adjust your attitude before you go. I intended to...

Take your biggest smallest step toward well-being

by Kate | Mar 21, 2017 | Chronic healing, chronic illness, Disability

I have one of those electric toothbrushes that gives you a signal after you have brushed for 2 minutes. These days, my PCA holds onto my elbow and hand while I brush. I can still steer the toothbrush, but she is there adding strength to my arm and grip. As with many...

Keep the fires of joy burning

by Kate | Dec 14, 2016 | Chronic healing, chronic illness, Disability, joy

Joy isn’t difficult, but it takes some effort to keep it present in our lives. Like tending a fire, we need to tend joy. To burn, fires need heat, fuel and oxygen. They call it “the fire triangle.” The joy triangle? Intention, sensory input and biochemistry. For...

Can I love each moment and every circumstance?

by Kate | Nov 8, 2016 | Disability, kind promises, Love

Kind promise: I will love without keeping score. I am reminding myself today to love my life. That’s a tall order when I am in an ill and disabled body. My body doesn’t do what I ask it to do. It keeps me from doing things I want to do. Not only is it not this...

When disability increases – rules of engagement

by Kate | Sep 26, 2016 | Chronic healing, chronic illness, Disability, Transformation

(Photo credit: wikiHow) Once again, I am in a season of change with my body. Over the last month, my left hand has become significantly more disabled. I can’t always click the mouse or swipe the iPad. Meanwhile, I feel more breathless and tired on the days when I need...