Fighting for the Present in the Middle of the Past and Future
We must integrate the reminders “memento mori” and “memento vivere” in order for us to stay present in “ordinary time.”
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Burn the Pages and Keep Going
The past teaches us important lessons about where we do and do not want to go, but we also need to let go.
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The Art and Practice of Forgiveness
I don’t claim to have any answers, but I do have experiences and hope, and so can you.
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When Your Work Can’t Help But Follow You Home: A Self-Care Guide
The cost of caring for others is high, even when you love what you do. Here are some ideas about how to care for yourself.
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Lifestyle Accommodations and Health Products That Make My Life More Manageable: Part 2
Part 2: Physical health. The accommodations and products that make my body feel its best.
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What to Say When Someone Doesn’t Know What to Say in Response to Your Suffering
When someone’s response to you isn’t helpful, what can you say to steer the conversation?
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Communicating Physical Pain to Your Practitioners
To get a recovery journey started, you have to speak clearly about your experiences of pain first.
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25 of the Most Important Concepts I Learned at Mayo Clinic’s Pain Rehabilitation Center
These insights about managing chronic pain could help you transform your life. I’m living proof.
Illness to Wellness: A Journey 