I’m wrecked. Wiped out. Burned out. I’m at the end of my tether. For the past several months, it’s been wall-to-wall caretaking. My life has revolved around driving people to appointments, taking care of aging (and ailing) parents, and helping my adult child adjust to life after cancer surgery. And chemo. Not to put too […]

When someone you love is beating breast cancer at an early age, it’s the greatest thing in the world. That’s happening in our house right now, and I’m quite impressed with the recent advances in cancer treatment and surgery. In fact, they’re mindblowing, especially when you see them up close. Treatment is more preventive, surgery […]

I took one of my cats to the vet yesterday. I would frankly be shocked were I ever to find a healing professional as thoroughly kind and caring as she for my wife and myself. This extraordinary physician carries herself with quiet dignity, grace, and great compassion. It is clear that her presence in the […]

In my last post, I wrote about a wonderful place not far from my home called Tai Sophia. It started out as an acupuncture school, and evolved into a place where yogis, meditation students, and those who wish to devote their lives to the healing arts could seek certification and advanced degrees. I’m delighted to […]

Just as toxins build up in our bodies, they can accumulate in our minds as well. Occasionally, a period of emotional detox is precisely what we need to find balance. There can be aspects of certain conversations, books and movies, television programs, and other forms of entertainment that can be toxic to our spirits. Watching […]