Self-Love with a Twist
As we approach Valentine's Day, culture directs us to focus on those who hold a special place in our hearts. With flowers, chocolates, and candlelight dinners, we devote ourselves to nurturing relationships.
This year, I invite you to expand the narrative to include a very important person in your life: YOU.
Turn your devotion of time, energy, and appreciation inward.
Feel your emotions. Listen to your body. Say kind words to yourself.
Your state of health depends on it!
The Unexpected Gifts of the Non-Verbal
Is there a non-verbal person in your life?
a loved one who is often mis-understood because they can't communicate in the same way as others
an autistic child
an elder who suffered a stroke
It's commonplace for our society to judge the non-verbal as disabled, feeling sorry for them and their caregivers. We look to doctors and educators to "fix the problems" of communication and cognition.
Is it possible that our perceptions are misguided?