Posts Tagged experiencing life


the intrinsic power of change

“Hey, you look good,” has been the greeting du jour following my long ordeal of surgery and chemotherapy. I suspect “you look good” reflects so much more than a warm salutation. It’s certainly is not my looks. My typical attire is a t-shirt and baggy jeans. I am pretty sure friends are expressing, with all […]

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the powerful language of cancer

My dear friend Cheryl Jones, shared a beautiful, heartfelt tribute to her mother who died this past week of cancer.  One part stood out for me when she said, “for her, cancer was not a battle. It was an experience. It was her last experience.” I found these words to describe an incredibly beautiful perception. I wrote to Cheryl – […]

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asking ourselves the right questions

What links me to my authenticity? What is my source of power and potential? What do I say when a friend is grieving? How can I serve? How do I transform my thoughts into right action? Where in my body do I feel my flow of energy? Am I trusting my gut? What kind of day do […]

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4 stages too late

A year ago today, I was tossed into the vortex of our health care system.  A cat scan revealed that I had enlarged lymph nodes in my abdominal cavity.   It took 4 long weeks to get my final diagnosis…stage 4 ovarian cancer.   The five year survival rate for this cancer is less than 10 […]

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strength through surrender

Thinking of gaining strength through surrender must sound paradoxical.  It’s counter intuitive to think of surrender as an asset.  Yet, surrender is more than handing over one’s power. Surrender, when invoked from deep within, inspires acceptance, creative solutions, and resolution without struggle.  We all have gone through times of significant change.  Maybe it has manifested as […]

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