Love is not abandoning yourself. It is setting yourself aside for a moment to care for another. 2026 has gone down in the ledger of my life as one of my hardest years, and barely four others are in the same league of emotional weariness. In chronological order, they […]
I had just received a multiple sclerosis diagnosis, and a couple of days later I called a clinic for assistance. A woman answered the phone. She said she was a customer service representative and sounded professional, but she was also very callous. Still shaken by the news, I made my […]
“I want to work on falling.” This is what I said to a physical therapist in response to the question, “What would you like to work on today? Please don’t get the wrong idea: I’m not a reckless adventurer, far from it! Like many of us, I hate falling! Then […]
It was a sunny 90-degree afternoon, and I heard the school bell ringing. Recess was up; a recess I will never forget! I was in junior high and on a critical mission! I became friends with a classmate many were drawn to, though scared of. He excelled at every sport, […]
*** Dear reader, This piece is for improving our relationship with ourselves and others. – A crucial step on life’s journey. Enjoy the read! *** For as long as I can remember, I have been drawn to power – not to dominate others, but to ensure I had autonomy and […]