Will practice make up for lack of talent?
If I listen to the voices that tell me I can’t, or it’ll never happen, I ensure that I don’t and it won’t. If I try anyway, there’s at least… Read more Will practice make up for lack of talent? →
The Power of Pessimism
Many people believe positivity in thinking and attitude are needed for healing. In several blog posts I wrote about what I call the twin tyrannies of positive thinking and good attitude. When I… Read more The Power of Pessimism →
How did national elections descend into a reality TV show?
If cancer reinforced any lesson, it’s that fear is paralyzing. This troubled world needs leaders, not fear-mongers. I expect shenanigans from the Kardashians. None of their clan expects to emerge as elected leader of… Read more How did national elections descend into a reality TV show? →
3 questions better than ‘why me’
I get it. Living is deadly. The risks are huge and, in time, death is certain. So, my first question on learning I had advanced, aggressive, rare breast cancer was too… Read more 3 questions better than ‘why me’ →
Get over it or get past it (or both)?
No! I didn’t get over it already. What’s more realistic is I’ve gotten past it. Trauma is like flowers that bloom, go dormant, and bloom again. Emotions, like living things, cycle over… Read more Get over it or get past it (or both)? →
Escaped from Death again, now exploring Life’s purpose
Death brushed me again, but couldn’t keep a skeletal hand on me. Stunned at the close escape, I clung to the mountain side as eight horses stampeded within an inch of… Read more Escaped from Death again, now exploring Life’s purpose →
Deborah Sword 