Remembering those who Sacrificed their Lives for Us
Operation Iraqi Freedom 4,384 Casualties and counting Operation Enduring Freedom 1,097 Casualties and counting The Gulf War 1,963 Casualties Vietnam War 58,261 Casualties Revolutionary War 25,700 Casualties Korean War 36,574 Casualties World War…
Gratitude is Essential to Aging Abundantly
I have been writing about compassion fatigue and will continue to do so next week. I think it is a very important topic for women to think about and discuss as we age.…
How to Prevent and Recover from Compassion Fatigue
Yesterday I wrote about my own personal experience with compassion fatigue in the post “What is the Answer to Compassion Fatigue” and hopefully described it in a way that is recognizable to those…
What is the Answer to Compassion Fatigue?
Compassion fatigue, a type of burnout, is a common problem among caregivers of all types ~ nurses, doctors, social workers, etc. It has become a more noticeable problem within the boomer generation as…
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate… Marianne Williamson Quote
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.” ~ Marianne Williamson There is a reason why Marianne Williamson’s quote is enormously popular.…
The Fertile Ground of Shattered Dreams
Our beautiful maple tree lies in pieces on our front lawn, as the blossom laden magnolia looks on. This magnificent tree had its home in the very center of our front yard, and…
