Maxine Alexander: My First Black Friend, Racism & Health Problems
This blog post reflects on the author’s childhood friendship with Maxine Alexander, a Black classmate, and explores the enduring connection between racism and health problems, highlighting the need for more awareness and compassion in healthcare.
The Hijacking of Mourning Rituals: Is Covid-19 World Reviving Healing Rituals?
Covid-19 has sparked a resurgence of mourning rituals, highlighting their vital role in healing, connection, and collective grieving, even as virtual funerals and postponed ceremonies reshape traditional practices.
Dr Beverly Anderson: Remembering a Life & a Name
Honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Beverly Anderson, this tribute reflects on grief, spirituality, and the enduring connection through rituals and remembrance.
Eckhart Tolle’s Words of Wisdom: Application to Family Nursing Practice
Discover how Eckhart Tolle’s wisdom can transform family nursing practice by fostering presence, reducing suffering through fact-based thinking, and embracing the power of acceptance in the face of illness.
The Kindness of Strangers and its Application to Family Nursing Practice: What I learned from walking the Camino Frances!
The kindness of strangers on the Camino Frances offers profound insights for family nursing practice, emphasizing the importance of curiosity, compassion, and non-judgmental care in healing relationships.
A Problem of Loving too Much!!
Loving too much can lead to illness, as seen in the case of a Japanese couple where one partner’s excessive worry and self-neglect caused physical and emotional distress, teaching the importance of balancing love for others with self-care.
Tears Are Not Enough: How Can We Help Heal Japan?
In the aftermath of Japan’s 2011 triple disaster, this blog explores how we can go beyond tears to offer meaningful support and learn from the resilience and dignity displayed by the Japanese people.
Honoring a Monk
This blog post honors Pra Ajarn Paponpat Jiradhammo, a Thai monk who founded a cancer center for patients and their families, sharing his impactful work and the healing lessons learned from his teachings.
The Most Powerful Kind of Healing: Not Desiring a Cure??!!
This blog post explores the profound healing experience at Wat Kumpramong in Thailand, where cancer patients and their families find peace, support, and healing, shifting from a desire for a cure to embracing spiritual and emotional well-being.
Heal the World: Message for all?
This blog post explores the concept of healing, reflecting on the role of health professionals and individuals in offering compassion, hope, and care to foster healing in others, inspired by Michael Jackson’s song “Heal the World.”
