A culture of healing
Cancer post, Uncategorized“Third culture kids” are children who are raised in a culture (or several) other than the one that is native to them. They grow up feeling that they don’t truly belong in their adoptive countries or in their country of origin. My father…
The traveling mandala
Cancer post, UncategorizedOur Living with Cancer circle formed in 2020, when in-person support groups were rare. One of our members had tried other online cancer support groups, but ours was the one that stuck for her. We were creating bonds of support, love, and friendship,…
Sitting at the feet of masters
Addressing Meaningful Questions, Front page post, UncategorizedDeath in all forms has been a part of my life since I was a six-year old growing up in South Africa. Each death felt like something that was connected to me got lost or broke off. I was drawn to discussions about death and found it odd and irritating…
The tightrope
Addressing Meaningful Questions, Front page post, UncategorizedEvery morning, I wake up and walk the line to the bathroom (as most people do), but two years ago, when I was diagnosed with Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer, the line became a tightrope.
My balance became very important to me as the cancer…
Preventing cancer while supporting those who have it
Cancer post, UncategorizedI was diagnosed with invasive ductal breast cancer in 2009 at the age of 52, when both my children were teenagers. I had three surgeries, chemotherapy, and radiation while trying to maintain my career as an attorney at a small housing and community…
Finding My Tribe
Cancer post, Uncategorized
by Lisa Peacock
I need to build my own support network.
The young neighbors who walk our dog Maude
The NHS volunteer who’s in a rock band drives me to and from the hospital in their van
The friend who gives me beeswax lip…
Healing Circles Retreat Opening Remarks
UncategorizedWe are in a moment in which healing is critical for our survival. Not only healing the political world but the many vectors that threaten our existence on this planet. This is the immense work ahead of us. But we have the tools. We have the “Healing Circles Way,” the “Commonweal Way.”
Sitting with Uncertainty
Addressing Meaningful Questions, Coming together post, UncategorizedThe following discussion (originally posted January 22, 2012) is an example of circle taking place in many forms. Because Terri Mason asked the original questions, this post is attributed to her, but many others contributed. In the thread below,…
Longing to Leave
Addressing Meaningful Questions, UncategorizedI long to leave. Easily, quickly, with little to no preparation. To go from pajamas into jeans and an old friendly sweatshirt, my feet slipped into clogs or flip-flops, a quick brush through my hair—or not—a smoosh of clear gloss on my lips.