Journaling for Your Health

How can writing help you heal from emotional wounding? I journeyed to find the answer. Is it esoteric or a placebo effect? Is it rooted in scientific study and research? Or is it a little of both?

A Garden Observed by Melanie Boyer (A great Christmas Gift)

If you are looking for an inspirational, beautiful book for your spiritual gardner, this book will be a precious gift of scripture, photos and stories by Melanie Boyer. Order direct from her website. https://agardenobserved.com/

Solitarian Community: A Writer’s Story

Writers are solitary by nature – a blanket observation of myself and those I have met. We suffer alone, write alone, and need to be solitary for our own comfort. Yet…

Controlling My Own Path: An RA Story

When I was diagnosed with RA, I realized I could not succeed where I was currently positioned and I took action. Not because of my condition, but because of the dynamics of who was in charge of my department.

Treasure Box Cure? An RA and Believer’s Story

Pain is a cruel master forcing me to think of relief in lieu of lovely things like planting lettuce or hiking or vacuuming. Yeah, rather vacuum the whole stinking house than deal with this – it’s a bugger! Come on remedies – unite!!!

Marginalized: A Redemption Story

Have you ever been treated as an outsider or marginalized? Then this story is for you.

How To Stay Calm: TEDTalk on Health Decisions

Repost of TED Talk with Daniel Levitin – listen closely about the decision on medication. Be prepared to talk to your doctor about any medication they recommend.

Trouble with Grief: A Believer’s Story

Photo: Hans Benn On February 1st, my step-son, Brad, passed away. Brad was 29 years old, an Army Veteran, and a survivor of 4 traumatic brain injuries, broken bones, pain, and PTSD. He was a warrior to the core. The last year before his passing, the family was able to pour love into him during […]

Hot Flashes – An RA Story

When RA flare-ups hit, I feel sick. My brain, muscles, bones – even my skin falls ill. These days are hardest to get through. I push my body to the limit which doesn’t take long at all, then I rest. I used to lament, now I surrender. This morning, I am off to my see […]

What I Write Daily – A Writer’s Story

I get paid to write. That is the writer’s dream, isn’t it? To get paid to do what you love to do! Yes, I write five days a week for a healthcare analytics company out of Boston, MA. I love what I do, love the people I work with, and love what this fast growing […]