I’m no longer addicted. For several years I hid the fact so much time was spent resting, meditating and visiting with my best friend and counselor. Thought people might think me strange or worse, lazy.  But freedom from workaholic, striving mode proved to be a gift. This freedom outweighs the need to please others or […]

How do we move on after a horrific election cycle where many are discouraged with the outcome? History of the United States strongly indicates resilience to do right, despite imperfect citizens and intense division. President Ronald Reagan called for a constitutional amendment to permit voluntary vocal prayer in public schools. In his 1984 address, Reagan

Life is in the blood. Other organs nourish, transport and utilize blood but life exists where blood is pumping through one’s body. According to “Endowment for Human Development”, fetal heart rate begins 3 weeks and one day after fertilization. By week 4 after fertilization, blood is flowing inside the baby’s body and heart rate is

My Dad was born with the same tendency to make poor choices just as every human being since the time of Adam and Eve. Wrong thinking, causing wrong actions proves to be part of the human condition. While my Dad lived, I observed some of those wrong choices. Then, how do I account for the

            Today, Tony’s spirit would leave his body. Skin was cold, gray and damp, breathing irregular, consciousness very near to comatose. But for some odd reason, Tony kept slinging his legs off the side of the bed. His furrowed brow reflected discomfort or maybe anxiety even though the prescribed doses of analgesic and anti-anxiety medications

My mind scrambled to process what my ears were hearing from the 50 something, frail, weakened hospice patient. Lying on his cot in a run-down cramped vacation cottage, (we will call him Ed), Ed spent the better part of my hour-long visit confessing some of the darker deeds of his past life. During the past

Rebellion led her down a path with behaviors that left her with guilt, shame, heartbreak and genital herpes. A series of misunderstood circumstances in Kendra’s youth led her to believe she was not loved unconditionally. Kendra’s thought life whispered rejection. This lie led her to relationships that used and abused her instead of the acceptance

The crowd attending the blind woman’s memorial service filled the church and spilled into the foyer. From the foyer entrance, my eyes swept across the mourners. It was interesting to note the mixed culture in attendance; a variety of races, genders, denominations and political persuasions were present. Following greetings and music, opportunity was given for

Mitochondria. Fascination with these energy-producing parts of my cells is increasing as I age. As I’ve observed in ageing patients, my energy levels are decreasing as my age increases. Enjoying research, I spend hours Google searching mitochondrial function and support to insure optimal mitochondrial performance. I learned as mitochondria convert food into energy, ATP (chemical

Flight 1731, boarding in Knoxville, quickly filled with passengers and their belongings. The gentleman in my aisle seat row commented, “Sure would be nice if this seat between us stayed empty.” Not very expectant I said, “By the looks of the crowd, it’s not looking good.” Then I got that hopeful divine nudge and continued,

A broken people picker was somewhat responsible for my traumatic and failed first marriage. But because of this difficult experience, I learned healthier boundaries, and compassion for those suffering unhealthy relationships. My personal identity became rooted in the knowledge of being a precious daughter of a good and kind Father. The reality of my great

            Telling your CEO no is usually not a good idea, if you want to keep your job. What would make me resist the authority of a supervisor? As described in the last blog, it had to do with speaking and doing the wise thing. For years I have said to those drivers who appear