Isy

I think I'm getting better.

EM-hmmmm

by Isy
April 18, 2012
CRPS knock-on effects, moving/traveling, self-care, what works

Last year, I could tell exactly when the fallout from Japan got here, because my hands and arms swelled up the moment I stepped outside.… Read More »EM-hmmmm

New glasses, renewed perspective

by Isy
March 26, 2012
adaptation, critical thinking, loved ones, perspective, self-care

I used to have remarkably acute vision (20/15, if you’re curious) and exceptional color perception to go with it. It used to make me happy… Read More »New glasses, renewed perspective

Gluten exposure and recovery – Testing myself (silly me)

by Isy
March 19, 2012
5 Comments
food allergies, reiki/meditation, self-care, what works

Gluten: really is that bad Yesterday, I walked past the bread display at Trader Joe’s three times, breathing deeply. It smelled good, but not as… Read More »Gluten exposure and recovery – Testing myself (silly me)

Friends & other forms of support

by Isy
March 10, 2012
1 Comment
adaptation, loved ones, perspective, what works

I have the help I need. I can’t believe I’m writing those words, but I think it should be said. It won’t last forever and… Read More »Friends & other forms of support

Mind: more useful than you think

by Isy
February 21, 2012
neurotransmitters, reiki/meditation, what works

The power we have over our own minds is so often underestimated — or misinterpreted. The “you’re sick because you obviously don’t think the right… Read More »Mind: more useful than you think

Leaping

by Isy
February 18, 2012
perspective, reiki/meditation

I’m finally putting a book together for publication. I sent the first part out to readers for feedback, coasting that post-prep phase of being certain… Read More »Leaping

Pertinent pain data

by Isy
February 12, 2012
critical thinking, legislation, perspective, realpolitik, sheeple

Here’s a little gem I found while cleaning up my hard drive. It’s from early last year… =========== Each year, 80,000,000 (that’s eighty million) Americans… Read More »Pertinent pain data

Reality check bounce

by Isy
February 4, 2012
adaptation, critical thinking, CRPS knock-on effects, insur-dance, mortality, perspective, what works

I got a settlement last year of $40,000. In 8 months, it’s nearly gone. I ran through my numbers and realized that all that money… Read More »Reality check bounce

Sunny and warm

by Isy
January 26, 2012
food allergies, nature, poetry, tasty words

Hungry in grainlandHemmed in by “thou shalt not” eatsWarm sun on my armsRough weeks in winterAre harder yet. These rare daysKeep me from screaming

Quantum physics and the divine plan

by Isy
January 22, 2012
loved ones, mortality, mythology, perspective, quantum realities, sheeple

Post on one of my CRPS groups: “Everything that happens to me is part of the plan for my good.” The responses to this seemed… Read More »Quantum physics and the divine plan

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