2023-09-18 16:06
ere is nothing leaving us rawer than an illness diagnosis. Often one of the greatest challenges is how not to identify only as a patient or an illness. I’ve watch… Read More
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Supporting, Educating, and Inspiring Individuals Newly Diagnosed with a Chronic or Life-Threatening Illness
2023-09-11 15:44
We think life is full, busy, and at times overwhelming. We try to juggle multiple tasks and obligations. We believe we’re doing a good job, although we rarely get… Read More
2023-09-08 15:06
How much weight can we carry? I’m not talking about your physical structure, although many will make that connection. I’m thinking more about how much can e… Read More
2023-08-28 18:04
How do we find the nourishment we need to tackle the challenges associated with a chronic or life-threatening illness? Where do we find inspiration or encouragement in these chall… Read More
2023-08-25 15:18
Life is moving and grooving. You’re out and about doing your thing. You have a personal life, a professional life, a spiritual life, and more. Then you… Read More
2023-08-23 15:55
Do you wonder why the question “why” is one of the most asked? We’re always looking for cause and effect relationships. When we receive a health chall… Read More
2023-08-22 15:45
When does overwhelm push us to the edge? Everyone asks, “what is the straw that broke the camels back?” It’s an interesting question. The i… Read More
2023-08-21 17:45
We love questions. I believe, especially when it comes to health challenges, questions have saved many people’s lives. I was watching Stand Up 2 Cancer last night… Read More
2023-08-16 16:06
When we think of thresholds we often think of doorways. We go from one room to the next. We enter someone’s home. But a threshold is any place where we… Read More
2023-08-15 16:53
There are times when facing a health challenge when we feel bound. We are experiencing limited choice or our social world shrinks. We feel a sense of despair and most o… Read More
2023-08-14 15:48
Las Vegas has always been the betting capital of the country. People flock to casinos hoping to win. We play the lottery, even when the odds of winning are 1 in 302,000… Read More
2023-08-09 15:53
I remember when I was a child being sick and aside from getting to stay home from school, I remember my mother comforting me. There was always Lipton’s chicken noodle soup… Read More
2023-08-08 15:37
I’ve spent my entire career in positions where I could develop a sense of community. I’ve always believed in the power of community. Vivek Murthy, the surge… Read More
2023-08-07 15:37
Ever feel like something is just off balance? You experience something and say, “That’s not right.” I think a lot about balance because it’s a s… Read More
2023-08-04 15:05
I’ve been thinking a lot about how I say and what I say to those newly diagnosed with an illness. The catalyst has been beginning to watch on Netflix the show Emergency… Read More
2023-08-01 15:30
It’s funny how the words, “to have and to hold” immediately conjures up visions of a wedding ceremony. A gathering of people celebrating the love of two people… Read More
2023-07-31 17:29
We live in a society where too many people feel like outsiders. We are quick to exclude people for a myriad of reasons. What happens when someone is given an illness di… Read More
2023-07-28 16:00
You are facing a health challenge, the next step is filled with questions from treatment, to risks, to efficacy, and long-term impact. I follow many folks on Twitter with life-thr… Read More
2023-07-27 18:20
A lot happens behind closed doors. For many of us, a diagnosis comes behind the door of the doctor’s office. It’s in this inner sanctum of the doctor’… Read More
2023-07-26 16:13
How smart are we? I believe we’re not as smart as we think we are. However, how wise are we? I believe our level of wisdom comes from a different place… Read More
2023-07-25 16:11
It’s Disability Pride Month! Why July? It coincides with the signing of the American with Disabilities Act. There are many times those with chroni… Read More
2023-07-24 16:33
(*Disclaimer: During the pandemic I went to seminary and was ordained as an Interfaith Minister. Some posts will reference biblical/historical figures. Not p… Read More
2023-07-21 17:17
How attentive are we to our own lives? Do you eat when you’re hungry? Sleep when you’re tired? Exercise when you feel sluggish and out of sorts… Read More
2023-07-20 19:18
How do you measure time? Every time I think about how we live our lives around the issue of time I think of the song from Rent, Five-Hundred-Twenty-Five-Thousand-Six-Hundred… Read More
2023-07-19 15:21
I was going on vacation last October and when I put my suitcase on the scale, the agent told me I was one pound over the “free” weight. He asked if I wanted to pay the… Read More
2023-07-18 16:23
I love when people start rattling off oxymorons. It gives me a chuckle to hear things like jumbo shrimp, only choice, and working holiday. Then it comes to times when w… Read More
2023-07-17 18:45
I can’t think of anything more alarming than a paper cut. Of course, like many other painful experiences, there are different types of paper cuts. By that, I mean… Read More
2023-07-14 16:12
The Emmy award nominations were this week, leading up to the telecast in September. Last month it was announced Angela Bassett and Mel Brooks would receive Oscars for their body o… Read More
2023-07-12 15:49
I love music. I listen to many genres depending on my mood, or activity I’m doing. I am amazed at musicians like Yo-yo Ma, Diana Krall, or Jean-Pierre Rampal.&nbs&hell…Read More
2023-07-11 16:08
How do we view time? How does time influence our thoughts and actions? How does our view of time change or shift along with our developmental processes? … Read More
2023-07-10 16:12
It has been quite a while since I’ve written about health, illness, and death. Trust me, it’s not because those things haven’t been part of my world, but I&rsquo&hell…Read More
2019-01-14 17:26
We teach children to tell the truth. We take an oath to tell the truth when we get on the witness stand. When we watch Superman, we hear “Truth, Justice, and the American W… Read More
2019-01-10 15:39
I’ve been working in the healthcare field for over thirty years. I’m a mental health provider, focused on the impact illness has on our physical, emotional, and spiritual l… Read More
2017-09-25 15:59
I watch a lot of interviews because I believe they give a behind the scenes look at people’s lives and circumstances. It’s similar to what Andy Andrews shares about autobio… Read More
2017-09-22 14:43
We live in tumultuous times and it’s scary waking up every day with so much uncertainty in the world. The truth is, even when things are in alignment politically, socially, and a… Read More
2017-09-18 14:55
We all have that moment when we look in the mirror and truly see ourselves for the first time. It might be the day of a big birthday, graduation from school, or for some, the diagnosis… Read More
2014-11-25 14:49
Recently I took a Trans-Atlantic cruise from Barcelona to Fort Lauderdale. After stopping at a few ports it was time to cross the Atlantic Ocean, a journey that would be seven days across th… Read More
2014-10-15 14:06
We’re familiar with the pilgrims of the Middle Ages struggling to make it to the Holy Land. They overcame many obstacles, fought wars, and hopefully in the end found peace. There are m… Read More
2014-10-14 13:42
Yesterday I talked about taking my black lab, Tashi, to the vet because of her trouble walking. I wrote about needing cue cards because the questions I should have asked escaped my conscious… Read More
2014-10-13 14:02
The saga of my black lab Tashi continues. At the beginning of last week I noticed that she was having some trouble walking and would drag her behind on the ground. Noticing the symptoms I to… Read More
2014-10-03 14:05
If you follow me on Twitter (@GregKatz2), Facebook, or on these posts you know I have a black lab named Tashi that was diagnosed with MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) about… Read More
2014-10-02 13:44
One of the things I had to break myself from doing when I spoke was splitting parts of myself. I can look back and see how I had confused indecision with no commitment. If you’re wonde… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Do you remember taking algebra and having the constant in the equation? Constants are important because they create stability. When we have constants in our lives we have a sense… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Valentine ’s Day is right around the corner and stores are displaying merchandise and cards for the occasion. I started thinking about the messages sent by some of the big compan… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
If you follow my blog you know that I travel around the country for work, months at a time. I work long hours and in return my time off is really off. I’ve had the good fortune to visi… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
We all need people on our side when things get rough. We all face adversity and in those moments of despair, challenge, and simple questioning it’s important to know who is on yo… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
I’ve been thinking a lot about hope lately. As I encounter people who are facing some of life’s toughest challenges, I wonder what gives them the energy and desire to get themsel… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
We meet many people throughout our lives. People come and go and if we’re lucky some of them will stay for long periods of time, even forever. This type of relationship is not only hea… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
There are so many times when facing a chronic or life-threatening illness that we feel alone. It’s not a surprise because it’s happening to us and while in a state of shock, it&r&hell…Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
I’m always on the lookout for a good story. I’ve listened to thousands of stories in support groups over the past twenty-five years and have learned from each and every story. In… Read More
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