perspective

Beyond courage & compassion

by Isy
July 13, 2011July 7, 2018
3 Comments
CRPS knock-on effects, perspective, self-care, what works

Here is a link to an article I once would have found moving and relevant to my nursing practice: Courage and Compassion The central idea… Read More »Beyond courage & compassion

Chiron the Centaur: Earliest recorded case of CRPS?

I’ve been mulling Greek mythology as it has come down through my European ancestors and been rendered into my English tongue. Mostly, it seems that… Read More »Chiron the Centaur: Earliest recorded case of CRPS?

"Nothing you do is in vain"

by Isy
May 21, 2011
2 Comments
loved ones, perspective, self-care, what works

My older brother’s sister-in-law has been doing international relief work for almost as long as I’ve known her. She was so helpful and wise, at… Read More »"Nothing you do is in vain"

Reverse culture shock, transcontinental style

by Isy
May 12, 2011
1 Comment
humor, loved ones, moving/traveling, perspective

Dear Reader … I’m a Yank. It’s true. I may have sparkly blonde hair, find it easy to talk to strangers, and not assume that… Read More »Reverse culture shock, transcontinental style

How moving

by Isy
May 8, 2011
1 Comment
moving/traveling, perspective, self-care, what works

I’m working on clearing out all the needless stuff from my boat. This includes unfinished projects, equipment for work I can no longer do, things… Read More »How moving

Words, words, and words, with a poetry chaser

by Isy
April 26, 2011
2 Comments
humor, perspective, poetry, satire, tasty words

I have logical and philosophical objections to certain words used to describe me or what I do. I don’t expect anyone to change the way… Read More »Words, words, and words, with a poetry chaser

A gift that keeps on giving

My 37th birthday happened at a fraught time (no, really?) but I planned ahead: 4 friends and I, tiny Brazilian restaurant, pitcher of mojitos. No… Read More »A gift that keeps on giving

Because things change anyway

by Isy
March 12, 2011
1 Comment
Dept. of Blith. Obv., perspective, self-care, what works

As I rebuilt my posture this morning per usual, I remembered a conversation I had in my 30’s with my Shaolin teacher. I was sorting… Read More »Because things change anyway

Dopamine, poverty, and pain: the lighter side

by Isy
March 8, 2011November 12, 2017
5 Comments
critical thinking, CRPS knock-on effects, nature, neurotransmitters, perspective, what works

Executive decisions are made in the forebrain. The information that goes into them comes from the sensory cortex (nearby) and the hypothalamus (back in the… Read More »Dopamine, poverty, and pain: the lighter side

Inspiration and vacation

by Isy
February 26, 2011
nature, perspective, what works

I must remember to inhale. It’s too normal to go about with my whole core clenched. It’s very tiring, and I’m generally tired enough, thank… Read More »Inspiration and vacation

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