More Reflections
4 Steps to Self-Care (Repost)
Originally posted February 27, 2019 A term that we hear quite often, especially in mental health and special needs circles is ‘self-care’ but what does it really mean and why is it so important? Self-care is the deliberate act of taking care of one’s personal physical, emotional and mental health. In short, it is taking…
The Tomorrow I Cannot Visit
What happens when you are carrying today’s responsibility and tomorrow’s fear at the same time? There is a moment in Disney’s Finding Nemo that has stayed with me since the first time I saw it. Marlin tells Dory, “I promised him I’d never let anything happen to him.” And Dory answers, “Huh. That’s a funny…
What Happens After?
“Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and go do that.” — Howard Thurman Come alive. Not relax. Not slow down. Not make everything easier. Come alive. There’s something about that wording that changes the question. We tend to make a strange assumption about restoration. If something is easy, comfortable, relaxing, or enjoyable, we assume…
