by Kate | Sep 28, 2017 | Advocacy
Reaching for courageous advocacy at a time when divisions are wild and wide, I find myself hopscotching through quotes reflecting the thinking of wise ones from many disciplines. First, let’s define advocacy: “Them as can do, has to do for them as can’t. And...
by Kate | Mar 29, 2016 | Chronic healing, chronic illness, kind promises, mindfulness
These days, it’s easy to find evidence that mindfulness meditation is good for what ails us. There are studies and meta- studies lining up to tell us that folks with chronic illness who participate in mindfulness-based stress reduction programs (MBSR): deal...
by Kate | Jun 5, 2013 | Uncategorized
Kind promise: I will release and receive. (Breathe) I have come to the end of another cycle of kind promises. What now? Out of nowhere comes the thought: it’s about breathing. Breathe out. Breathe in. Release. Receive. In the wake of the death of a hard drive...
by Kate | May 14, 2010 | Uncategorized
>”I hope you remain in good spirits,” wrote my friend in the last line of his e-mail. “Ha!” my monster-mind replied. “In order to remain in good spirits I have to be in good spirits in the first place. How long has it been since...
