A Sense of Well-Being

A Sense of Well-Being

by | Dec 2, 2013 | Being Present, Bereavement, Caregiving, Hospice

“On a scale from 1 – 10, rate your general sense of well-being.” Dr. Bob Friedman, the chief medical officer for CTPCA – Central Texas Palliative Care Associates – looked at my brother-in-law expectantly. “Pretty good. I would say it’s an 8,” Stuart responded. He’d...
Surviving the Holidays

Surviving the Holidays

by | Nov 25, 2013 | Being Present, Bereavement

With good reason, holiday seasons are among the most emotionally difficult times for people who have experienced the death of a loved one. Holidays may be difficult no matter what you try to do or where you go. Be gentle with yourself. Below are some tips that may...
Doorways to the Soul: Accepting What Is

Doorways to the Soul: Accepting What Is

by | Jul 19, 2013 | Uncategorized

The purest and truest spiritual life begins with accepting everything that comes to you as a gift and teaching…. The most difficult times sometimes bring the most important teachings. Each lesson is another step toward learning how to accept what comes to us as...
Doorways to the Soul: The Present Moment

Doorways to the Soul: The Present Moment

by | Jul 2, 2013 | Being Present

“The present moment, like the spotted owl or the sea turtle, has become an endangered species. Yet more and more I find that dwelling in the present moment, in the face of everything that would call us out of it, is our highest spiritual discipline. More boldly,...

Hospice Austin Volunteers: A Brilliant Tapestry of Love

by | Jun 3, 2013 | Volunteering

Last week at a Hospice Austin Volunteer Forum (an educational event held quarterly for our volunteers), about 20 of us were having a wonderful conversation with one of our doctors about the physician’s role on the Hospice Austin team when a visitor to the group raised...