perspective

Living anyway

by Isy
January 1, 2016February 6, 2016
brain care, CRPS knock-on effects, imp-possible, perspective, radical presence/radical acceptance

I was holding off on blogging consistently until my brain was more consistently reliable — until I had enough improvement in my mental faculties. Reason… Read More »Living anyway

To fail myself is to fail others, and doesn’t that suck!

by Isy
December 21, 2015December 21, 2015
2 Comments
ANS and fight-or-flight, basics, brain care, critical thinking, CRPS knock-on effects, loved ones, martial & internal arts, perspective, reiki/meditation, self-care

My desk setup is nonexistent and much of it still buried in unpacking. I wish I’d been writing some of the wonderful blog ideas that… Read More »To fail myself is to fail others, and doesn’t that suck!

A simple 3-step program for bearing the unbearable

by Isy
September 10, 2015September 10, 2015
adaptation, ANS and fight-or-flight, basics, imp-possible, perspective, self-care, what works

It’s been an interesting summer. It’s good to be safe and well. And that’s all I want to say about it right now. On to… Read More »A simple 3-step program for bearing the unbearable

Story: Shasta suggests a dog

by Isy
June 27, 2015January 6, 2020
2 Comments
adaptation, brain care, care team, loved ones, nature, perspective, story

This is another story improvised on the fly. One solution to boredom, when my studying-brain won’t work: I send it wandering, and it brings back… Read More »Story: Shasta suggests a dog

Uncle Peter passes

by Isy
May 17, 2015February 6, 2016
2 Comments
loved ones, mortality, perspective, radical presence/radical acceptance

There are no shortcuts with grief. There’s no trick to it. It just is. It’s just one part of life, different from joy or ecstasy… Read More »Uncle Peter passes

Autobiographita

by Isy
May 13, 2015
3 Comments
critical thinking, humor, imp-possible, insur-dance, loved ones, moving/traveling, perspective, self-care

I heard from a lovely friend of my youth, who wanted to know what I’ve been doing since Egypt. I tried to tell her. I… Read More »Autobiographita

Ted’s Talks #2: “Relaxed” in Chinese

by Isy
April 18, 2015February 6, 2016
4 Comments
activity, CRPS knock-on effects, imp-possible, martial & internal arts, perspective, radical presence/radical acceptance, self-care

Ted Mancuso is famous for his enthusiastic Renaissance mind and the kinds of explanations it leads to. If that kind of thing doesn’t drive you… Read More »Ted’s Talks #2: “Relaxed” in Chinese

Oh look! I’ve adapted!

by Isy
April 15, 2015February 6, 2016
1 Comment
adaptation, basics, brain care, CRPS knock-on effects, humor, imp-possible, perspective, radical presence/radical acceptance

I used to be punctual, meaning, 3-10 minutes early. I used to be relentlessly diligent. I used to be cast-iron reliable. (I worked hard to… Read More »Oh look! I’ve adapted!

Ted’s Talks #1: know yourself best

by Isy
March 11, 2015February 6, 2016
activity, biofeedback, CRPS knock-on effects, martial & internal arts, massage/bodywork, perspective, radical presence/radical acceptance, self-care

A fellow martial arts teacher/competition judge once barked at Ted Mancuso, “None of your students move like you!” Ted blinked, barked back “Good!” and walked… Read More »Ted’s Talks #1: know yourself best

The Bean Dip Response, companion to the Spoon Theory

by Isy
February 6, 2015February 6, 2015
1 Comment
activity, basics, critical thinking, Dept. of Blith. Obv., humor, imp-possible, loved ones, opinion, perspective, self-care, useful links, what works

Those of us with crazy-bad illnesses appreciate the stroke of genius from Christine Miserandino, who originated the Spoon Theory to explain what it takes to… Read More »The Bean Dip Response, companion to the Spoon Theory

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