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Category Archives: Life Passages
Ode to Mon Cher Philippe 6/4/1951-2/5/2018
This tribute was written in the days immediately following the passing of my husband’s stepfather Phil, after a brave battle with cancer. Phil received his cancer diagnosis on the same day I started this current round of chemotherapy, 1/2/18. It was … Continue reading
Posted in cancer, Family, gratitude, In Memoriam, Life Passages, Loss, Reflections
Tagged cancer, challenges, chemotherapy, cruise, Family, grandchildren, grandfather, Loss, memorial, memories, New England, Norwegian Breakaway, Peace, Philip Maggio, Super Bowl
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Disco Balls & Diana Ross: A “Coming Out” Party
When we think of a cancer patient, the image of a bald head inevitably is part of that picture. For cancer patients ourselves, hair loss is a reality we must face. Even if we choose to embrace the hair loss … Continue reading
Posted in cancer, chemo, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Energy, Experiences, Friendships, gratitude, Healing, Health, Life Passages, Music, Overcoming Challenges, Personal Growth, Release, weird
Tagged breast cancer, cancer, cancer patient, challenges, Deer Tick, Diana Ross, disco balls, don't fight the Powers, friendship, fun, hair loss, HER2+ breast cancer, party, patient, platinum, rock star hair
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Into the Mystic
My silence on here shows up in my reality in certain ways. It means I’m holding on very tightly to life. It means I’ve probably stopped writing. For me writing brings release and flow and transformation. When I’m holding on … Continue reading
Posted in cancer, Energy, gratitude, Healing, Intuition, Life Passages, Overcoming Challenges, Personal Growth, Reflections, Release, Retreat, Wellness
Tagged balance, being enough, breast cancer, cancer, challenge, choose your own adventure novel, Completion, connection, consciousness, creating the future, discomfort, energy, Freedom to be, gratitude, growth, intentional living, intentionality, journey, love, mental health, Peace, self-care, self-reflection, support, wellness, writing
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Trust.
“Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something else is more important than fear.” ~Ambrose Redmoon Four weeks ago today I sat in a surgeon’s office in Attleboro and received a diagnosis of breast cancer. … Continue reading
Posted in Energy, Healing, Health, Life Passages, Overcoming Challenges, Personal Growth, Release, Wellness
Tagged breast cancer, cancer, challenges, courage, Family, fear, friendship, Healing, love, magic, trust
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Going Dark
I’m pretty sure that 10 years ago people didn’t have to “go dark” when they had a down spell. I think we just kept to ourselves a bit. We didn’t accept invitations, certainly didn’t invite anyone over. And then, enter … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Life, Health, Life Passages, Motherhood, Overcoming Challenges, Retreat, Wellness
Tagged challenges, diamond rugs, social media, struggling, we are all human
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When life gets heavy
You may notice a theme in my blog posts lately. The titles include words like off track, undertow, and heavy. As in, it hasn’t been all sunshine and roses over here. I can’t even blame the horrid winter we had … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Life, Friendships, Life Passages, Overcoming Challenges, Personal Growth, Reflections
Tagged balance, being in process, connection, consciousness, discomfort, family life, Institute for Integrative Nutrition, journey, non-toxic products, Peace, Pure Haven Essentials, self-reflection, support, wellness
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Caught in the Undertow
I feel a bit like I’m underwater at the moment. Sounds are muffled, objects ahead look blurry, normal sensations are heightened by the experience of being surrounded by a massive body of water. I’m trying to swim to the surface, … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Life, Energy, Intuition, Life Passages, Personal Growth, Reflections
Tagged being in process, consciousness, discomfort, journey, struggle
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When being “off track” is on track
Ahh, January. Standing in December in the midst of the holiday chaos, January looks so bright and shiny and new. It’s the month that is going to change EVERYTHING. We will set our intentions and create our resolutions. We will … Continue reading
Doing more of the Stuff that lets me BE.
My soul was itchy. When I think about what started my Year of Radical Wellness, that’s the best way I can describe it. There was nothing “wrong” per se. But just because nothing is wrong doesn’t mean there isn’t a … Continue reading
The Boundaries of the Box
As a little girl, I remember how special I felt when I received my very first jewelry box. My magic box had a spinning ballerina and played a little tune when opened. I imagine I received that prized possession around … Continue reading
Posted in Life Passages, Motherhood, Personal Growth, Reflections, Wellness, Year of Radical Wellness
Tagged being in process, consciousness, creating the future, fulfulling dreams, Harvard, home, Institute for Integrative Nutrition, intentional living, intentionality, journey, organization, self-reflection, structure
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Natural Mama Notes 