Zoom Changed My LifeBefore the pandemic, I didn’t have any knowledge of the Zoom program. I think that is true for many on a personal...reactions5comments
Forest BathingBy definition, forest bathing is immersing yourself in nature in a mindful way. The term (shinrin-yoku) originated in Japan, acknowledging that time...reactions3comments
What's in Your Toolbox? (Part 1)Editor's note: This is part 1 of a series. Be sure to check out part 2! Most occupations have particular tools that...reactions1comment
Feeling Overwhelmed (Part 2)Editor's note: This is part 2 of a series. Be sure to read part 1! In Part 1 of this article, I...reactions6comments
Feeling Overwhelmed (Part 1)Editor's note: This is part 1 of a series. Be sure to check out part 2! It doesn't take much to get...reactions7comments
The Scooter MishapWhen I go out shopping, many times I use a mobility scooter. If I go to a small store I can get...reactions2comments
The Healing Power of Routines and RitualsI used to thrive on living life with spontaneity. My work schedule was planned, but beyond that, I believed in letting life...reactions22comments
Finding My Way BackIt has been seven years since my respiratory failure and two-month hospital stay. I was discussing that time in my life with...reactionscomments
Another Baby Step ForwardI have mentioned several times that I have a great deal of anxiety about going out without my husband. If I get...reactions3comments
Experiencing COPDUnderstanding COPD cannot be done unless you live it. That is really true of any illness. True understanding comes from experiencing daily...reactions26comments
Happiness TriggersWe are always talking about triggers. I’ve spent hours in discussion about what sets off my COPD symptoms, what I am sensitive...reactions23comments
A Time for RenewalI'm writing this at the end of February. I always think of this as the beginning of the end of winter. Spring...reactions5comments
Being Envious of the HealthyEveryone experiences jealousy or envy at some point in their lives. It may have been during childhood, envious of a playmate with...reactions47comments
The Person Behind the IllnessI’m sure we have all seen the saying, “I have COPD, COPD does not have me.” Another common one is, “I am...reactions22comments
Down the Rabbit HoleI am a big fan of Alice in Wonderland and all the great quotes that come from the story. Many seem like...reactions8comments
January 2021 Journal: Where Does the Day Go?As I climbed into bed for the night, I thought back on my day. Where does the time go? I woke up...reactions5comments
COPD GlossaryFor those that have dealt with COPD for a while, we are quite familiar with the common terminology used. For patients that...reactions6comments
Is That All There Is?If you are familiar with the above-titled song by Peggy Lee from 1969, then you know it provided a topic for many...reactions8comments
Meditation for Better BreathingWhen many people hear the word meditation, they think of some new age mumbo jumbo. It is immediately dismissed, never realizing the...reactions13comments
December 2020 JournalDear Journal, Here we are at the end of another year. It has been a strange year for most, great sadness because...reactions4comments
