We closed last week thinking about the ways in which our DPN tree of possibility can remind us of the sheer number of coincidences and unplanned events which make up …
As I navigate my life with Parkinson’s Disease, and knowing it will be with me for the rest of my life, I quickly came to realize that it would be necessary for me to accept and “welcome” it into my life, as strange as that sounds. There is much more about that in these pages and my various media clips.
But, it goes far beyond acceptance or resignation. I’ve recently begun to think about the ways that Parkinson’s has become like an overbearing director or a scene-stealing collaborator. When I forget this simple fact, I can end up at odds with Pedey, like a parent and child arguing over bedtime or to eat and exercise properly. Pedey is always right and in the end, always wins.
There are many examples about how this plays out in my life, and in each episode of this podcast I share a reflection on what it’s like to live with PD and offer an original piece of music that complements, or was inspired by, the topic for the day. This is not a “woe is me” show, and through illustrating both the challenges and triumphs that it brings, it is my goal that listeners may think of ways to apply similar logic to the adversity in their own lives.
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We closed last time talking about the wisdom to know the difference between those things we can and can’t change. It seems valuable to do a deeper dive here because …
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The journey through life often presents unexpected twists and turns, challenging us to confront complacency and embrace the beauty of each moment. In a heartfelt reflection captured in a recent …
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Last time we talked about the jagged nature of a DPN in real-time and tried to make ourselves feel better by thinking of the fact that only one path could …
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As I navigate life with Parkinson’s disease, one of the most startling experiences I encounter regularly is the sensation that wakes me from sleep. It’s difficult to put into words, …
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Last time, we traced an achievement of ours back in time, through each and every nodal point wherein we had confirmed, affirmed, or established the path that would ultimately get …