I’ve been thinking about what it takes for the average person to get care. I don’t even think this is … More
Tag: Shingles
Visibility: the Fear and Redemption of Being Seen
We don’t want to stand out. We don’t own our gifts and talents. We shy away from the … More
Manifesto of Pain: Winding Down a Season of Trauma
I was wondering why I had one outbreak after another for five weeks. I couldn’t seem to stop them. Every … More
A Visit to the Medicine Man: My Introduction to Chinese Medicinal Herbs
On my odyssey of healing from shingles, I’ve stepped into the world of the ancients: the Art of Chinese Medicinal … More
Gleanings from a Shingles Bell-Jar
This week marks my fourth week battling Shingles. It is now officially a saga. What can I do now that … More
My Ordeal with Shingles
I’ve had to learn to overcome the shame and pain associated with my bout with Shingles in order to gain … More
Karma Compass 