by Kristen | Sep 5, 2021 | Resilience When Life is Hard
Two years ago this month, my breast cancer was advancing again. It was back in my liver and spreading through my bones. I was on my third or fourth line of estrogen-focused chemo, but it seemed clear that they were no longer working. My (former) oncologist still...
by Kristen | Aug 29, 2021 | Living Fully No Matter What Happens, Resilience When Life is Hard
When we are born, we come into the world fully loaded with spirit, personality, and potential. We have the wiring to become so many wonderful things. If we are lucky, we are welcomed at every stage of our lives for that original wiring—our families, friends, teachers,...
by Kristen | Aug 8, 2021 | Resilience When Life is Hard
I hope you never need this information. I hope you are gifted with good health and peaceful life. But just in case something comes along that upends it all, maybe have a quick read and save this in an “open in case of emergency” folder. It contains the three...
by Kristen | Jul 31, 2021 | Resilience When Life is Hard
Have you ever done volunteer work like building a Habitat for Humanity house, planting a community garden, or working in a soup kitchen? If so, didn’t that leave you feeling fantastic? Can you still recall that sensation if you close your eyes and think about it?...
by Kristen | Jul 26, 2021 | Resilience When Life is Hard
In the marvelous children’s book, “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt,” a dad and his four young children decide to track a bear. They set off enthusiastically, saying, “We’re going to catch a big one! We’re not scared.” They persevere admirably, even when they meet a series...
by Kristen | Jul 21, 2021 | Resilience When Life is Hard
It’s been a hard week for me and some of the people I love (seriously: from difficult family members to organ failure). As I sat here this morning trying to think of how to turn it all into inspiring writing, I decided the best thing I could do for myself was go out...
