Self Image and the Ostomate
It is the time of year when New Year’s resolutions abound, and often, fall to the sidelines, making us feel less than pleased with ourselves. Shall we consider another way of thinking about changing behaviors, since that is what New Year’s resolutions ultimately are? Many of us are frightened of making a mistake, taking a […]
A person very close to me always teased his New Year’s Resolution was “to strive harder toward perfection!” I laughed each year at the concept of anyone assuming there WAS perfection to be attained. But as time has passed, I have realized there is perfection, but in a way that brings joy to one’s heart, […]
My eyes have never been more open to the suffering of others and the need to share when possible. The holiday season is certainly not the only time when there are people in extremis, needy and “dependent upon the kindness of strangers.” I am well aware of this, but I suppose because I am so […]