I looked out at the unexpected crowd of 300+ who came for the launch of Beyond Surviving: Cancer and Your Spiritual Journey on June 9th, and saw a treasure – these people, and so many more, were the living documents of my work and my life. I felt… feel… abundantly blessed. It was a great […]
You know the experience? – to love another so deeply your souls are connected. What happens to them resonates in you. You are part of their thoughts, their joy, and their sorrow. While it may start as a sentimental romantic notion, it can grow into the ultimate spiritual realization, for love, literally, connects us to […]
Your cancer treatment is complete. You’re moving back into life, receiving the congratulations of friends and feeling the relief of family. Problem is, you may not feel relieved. In fact, you may feel a surprising discontent – not energized, not positive, and certainly not safe. What’s going on? Many cancer patients don’t want to claim […]
It’s a new year. And the resolution to care for yourself – body, mind and soul – will be the most important, accessible promise you can make – but this resolution can only be kept if it is made from purpose, not pressure. And it must be made before your tank is emptied. While caring for […]
In my last blog I spoke of two people who were bodhisattvas – warriors of compassion. In the face of cancer and mortality, they took steps to ensure their love remained greater than their fear. Like a sailboat in a storm, compassion became a keel which balanced them against the strain of suffering and struggle. […]
It’s not a title we’d claim. It’s awkwardly acknowledged when part of other’s praise. Yet it is the most important discovery we could ever make – that we are heroes in disguise. Why is it that our inner child rejoices at such an idea – that we have the innate power and character of a hero […]
You have cancer, or are supporting someone who does. You’re scared, determined, overwhelmed, and searching. You may be asking “Why me?” or simply wondering what role spirituality plays in fighting this disease. That’s why you’re here, reading this first blog post. Welcome. I am a four-time cancer survivor and spiritual counselor at a major cancer […]