Tag Archives: healing
Unprepared
None of us is ever prepared for death. When a great tree falls, the birds, with no branch to perch on, scatter. Looking for a new home. positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing … Continue reading
Get Grounded
Heart Hold: This technique, from the Japanese healing modality Jin Shin Jyutsu, has an immediate calming effect on the nervous system: Place your right hand on your belly, left hand on your heart. Inhale deeply, exhale completely. Notice peace set … Continue reading
Harness Energy
Studies have found that exercise may help cancer patients live longer, but during chemotherapy, the mechanics of running escaped me. So, I gave myself a pep talk. “Are you hunched over? Straighten your torso. Hold your head up. Harness energy from … Continue reading
Together Nonetheless
Plenty of parents don’t like their children. It’s less often discussed than children not liking their parents. But I know, firsthand, how it feels not to be liked by a parent. My mother made it clear. In her eyes, I … Continue reading
Center of Trauma
Do you ever think there should be a point where black trauma is centered? No. We haven’t told all our story yet. You know, we have a rich heritage. So, the debate on whether or not we should continue to … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 