How we can hold space for ourselves to reduce pain
In this article I am going to talk about how we can hold space for ourselves for the benefit of being more at peace and more at ease. This...
How much self-care is too much?
If you have read my books or articles, you have probably noticed that I talk about self-care quite a bit. I think self-care is extremely important for anyone, whether...
Tips for reducing the control that anxiety has on us
If you live with anxiety of any kind, I hope this is of help to you. Anxiety and panic attacks were a big problem for me for a long...
Thanksgiving quotes we can apply to our lives every day
Quotes are some of my favorite things. Some of them I read or hear and they go in one ear and out the other. Then there are some that...
Seasonal Affective Disorder and what we can do about it
If you live in the Northern Hemisphere, Fall has quickly passed and Winter is upon us. The beginning of Fall is one of favorite times of the year with...
Be kind to your pain. It’s crying for your attention
I have lived with chronic pain from a neurological movement disorder called dystonia for over 20 years. Chronic pain does not follow any rules, and after multiple beatings, we can lose...
Another painful reminder how stress increases pain
The other day I had a water leak in one of my closets that needed immediate attention. While I was cleaning it up, I reached my arm a certain...
How we can relate more effectively to our pain
If you live with any form of pain, I’m hoping the following information will be of help. Many of us look at pain the wrong way that exacerbates our...
How photography helps take my mind off my pain from dystonia
I have lived with dystonia (a neurological movement disorder) and chronic pain for over 20 years. The very active life prior to dystonia is night and day compared to...
How do we move beyond pain and suffering?
We have all at one time or another experienced pain and suffering of some kind. I sure have, living with dystonia for over 20 years, the first 5 of...
How resilient are you? Probably more than you think and give yourself credit
Having lived with chronic pain and involuntary muscle contractions from a neurological movement disorder called dystonia since 2001, I felt defeated many times. But I am still here battling...
The power of our inner dialogue on our health
I believe very strongly in the power of thoughts and words as it relates to my health. I say this because I have lived with a painful chronic neurological...
Self-nurturing for better health: My recovery from a recent breakdown
As many of you know reading this, I have lived with a chronic neurological movement disorder called dystonia, as well as chronic pain, for over 20 years. I use...
