Reaching Your Own Level of Remarkable Resilience

B'SD

2 Elul, 5775

The Jewish year is ending with the month of Elul. It's a time for introspection.

This article addresses the topic of remarkable resilience to suffering. The words "resilience and recovery do not require extraordinary resources or an innate toughness, but rather a willingness to adapt to circumstances" strike me as profound.

The secrets of extreme survivors

Why some people are more resilient to trauma

FUTURE

Need to learn how to reframe your agony so you can go forward? Read Refining Silver in  the E-book or print edition of EMPOWER Yourself to Cope with a Medical Challenge. 

Mental health professionals 

recommend the book.

Face Your Medical Problems with Dignity. Face Your Future with Optimism.

Fill your life with meaning that motivates you to be at peace with the past.

Happiness Promotes Health!

B'SD

6 Adar, 5775

My vacation time is charging up my batteries: I've helped a young man to receive some seriously needed home services and necessary information about his orphan disease (it's included in the book's Global Resources section). I helped a woman with Fibromyalgia, Spinal Stenosis and a few other medical issues, plus I  helped other peope who simply happened to interact with me for other reasons.

I'm raring to go forward with fun! I've enjoyed some theater, a concert, get-togethers with friends and other good times.

Last night I enjoyed a community-wide Mission from GOD Mexican Burritos Dinner at a local soup kitchen. Our pre-paid meals supported the local soup kitchen that feeds people so poor that they lack proper clothing and medical care, job skills, food, etc. It made a terrific prelude to PURIM.

​It was fun. I've attached 2 photos to show me and my dinner. The heaping helpings were home made and delicious. I'd never had cashew salsa before and it was OUTSTANDING!



The crowd held local professors, chemists, writers, other professionals and non-professionals, plus children of all ages squashed up together, with everybody having a good time as we bounced along to salsa music, Jewish music and some hand-clapping.

 

Here's a look at my dinner (first time I've shared a food photo online).

 

 

Purim is about to happen. Here's ​A Purim Primer of Facts You Need to Know​!

Check out ​Purim A-Z​, too!

Fun promotes inner and outer health. When your mind and heart are happy, your body can heal. And your emotions can, too.

Healing is multi-faceted. When a troubling medical or other issue no longer dominates your life, when you choose to indulge in fun despite enduring difficulty or pain, you are healing in many ways. "Cured" is something altogether different.

As I say  in my pubic appearances, "Coping with a medical or mental health challenge beats the alternative!"

Celebrate life. Find fun things to think about, say and do. I dare you!




Buy the E-book or print edition of EMPOWER Yourself to Cope with a Medical Challenge.




Face Your Medical Problems with Dignity. Face Your Future with Optimism.

Fill your life with fun. It makes hardships easier to bear.

Putting People - and Perspective - in their Place

B'SD

16 Shvat, 5775

(I'm posting this message a bit earlier than so I can travel to see some friends without missing a blogpost.)

Life comes with plenty of agony. It also comes with options.

I recently interacted with people who were purposely causing pain to others to attract sympathy or respect in a vengeful manner. Not a good idea.

I coach people to understand that 
"X, Y and Z did not cause your pain or problem. 

Punishing them for it is pointless. 

Push back the anger and fear. 

Be your best self, and come out cultured, kind and compassionate. 

You'll respect yourself more over time.
Other people will, too."

I hope you'll let me know your thoughts about that.

 

Buy the E-book or print edition of EMPOWER Yourself to Cope with a Medical Challenge. 

   

Face Your Medical Problems with Dignity. Face Your Future with Optimism.

Smile when you look in the mirror. You're doing your best and passed a test.