Discovering the Difference between Addictive Energy and Balancing Energy I have always enjoyed abundant personal energy, as a child and all through my life. But I have also experienced periods of chronic burnout and have vivid memories of what that feels like. In 1984 I began studying life/work balance along with my business and… Read more »
Healing
Year Two: Dancing with Cancer
As most of you know, Spring, 2011, I learned I had breast cancer and began a journey of healing with a goal to regain full wellness. I chose not to view this as a war or struggle but rather an opportunity to learn and grow. Looking back over my life I have learned that every… Read more »
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Healing the Heart of Democracy: The Courage to Create a Politics Worthy of the Human Spirit by Parker Palmer Review By Ann McGee-Cooper Parker Palmer has been a special friend and mentor for many years, coming to Dallas frequently to speak and lead study groups as part of the Center for Courage and Renewal. Parker… Read more »
A Coming Out Celebration! Emerging publicly from behind my wig
Ann McGee-Cooper Monday marked my first day to enjoy showing up with only the small amount of hair that is managing to sprout. Finally I have grown enough new hair to feel comfortable without my wig. I continue to learn so much on this journey. For one thing, I am more keenly aware that who… Read more »
The Power of Intention
By Ann McGee-Cooper One of the fascinating things I am learning from my wellness journey healing from breast cancer is the power of intention. I learned as I approached mastectomy surgery and again going through chemo therapy that my intention made a huge difference. If I relaxed my body and mind and created a clear… Read more »
The Healing Power of Flowers
By Ann McGee-Cooper I’m a gardener and have always felt drawn to flowers. But recently I learned something I didn’t fully appreciate about why we traditionally send flowers on special occasions. I suppose not everyone has the same response as I do but recently, when I had surgery and returned to a house filled with… Read more »