Gratitude in the midst of metal rods, infusions and cataracts…
The past few months have been a bit of a whirlwind for my health. Cataract surgery in both eyes (a common gift from years of Dexamethasone). Breaking my leg in March and having an 18-inch rod placed to hold it in place. A bone scan in June revealing lesions throughout my body, leading to a […]
What makes for a Happy Life?
According to the Harvard Study of Adult Development, the longest scientific study of happiness ever conducted, the single predictor of happiness is relationships. Our connection with others and relationships in all its forms play a crucial role in shaping our mental, physical and brain health and our overall well-being.
Things To Be Happy About
There was a book on the table outside The Princess Margaret Cancer Centre’s store that winked at me. It was called, “14,000 Things To Be Happy About.” I immediately picked it up and started leafing through it. The book was written by Barbara Ann Kipfer over a 40 year period, starting when she was in […]