The content reflects on living with chronic illness and the cycles of suffering and healing, likening this experience to the myth of the Phoenix. It emphasizes the importance of self-compassion, resilience, and forgiveness in facing personal struggles. The author encourages individuals to embrace their unique journeys, acknowledging the pain while finding renewal and strength in their transformation. Each day offers an opportunity to rise again.
Letters
My Journaling Journey: Part Two
Journaling My Way: A Creative Practice Before I get to Therapeutic Journaling and Visual Journaling I want to discuss how I journal because it is a very personal process; no one should tell you how to journal. And no one method is right; just like our values are personal to us. Elvis Presley said: Values … Continue reading My Journaling Journey: Part Two
My Journaling Journey, Overview: Part One
The author shares their personal journey with journaling, exploring its significance in self-discovery, growth, and reflection. Various styles and types are mentioned, emphasizing journaling's therapeutic benefits.
On this day…
On this day I was born. In some ways there's nothing very special about being born and having a birth day. We all have ONE. It comes around once a year. It kind of just happens whether we like it or not. I think the most special is the ONE that gave birth to us, … Continue reading On this day…
Unborn Siblings, Letter 3
Dear Unborn Siblings, Do you know what trigger warnings are? It is usually a statement issued at the outset about potentially disturbing content. Not everyone agrees that trigger warnings are helpful or necessary; especially for you folk that haven't been born it would probably not affect you, but anyhow, I add it out of respect … Continue reading Unborn Siblings, Letter 3
Unborn Siblings, letter 2
Dear Unborn Siblings, How are you doing? How many are there of you out there? I am sorry I took so long to get back to you again as I am finding life quite busy and chaotic. Right now I am helping the Marketing team give the website a facelift at PurpleSwift, Derek’s company. Before … Continue reading Unborn Siblings, letter 2
Unborn Siblings
"Take long slow breaths. Breathe."
Morag Noffke 