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Caregiving as a Spiritual Discipline – HIGHLIGHT
Discipline, a paramita that packs a surprise for caregivers by Marsha Weiner and Andrea Sherman When we started this series on dharma tools for caregivers, our exploration included the paramitas, those transcendent qualities of the heart, and whether they could guide us away from the shore of caregiver ... continuePosted March 15, 2016 by CGH
Crossing Into New Territory – HIGHLIGHT
A Shambhalian caregiver shares his personal experience of caring for his parents during their passages through dementia, illness and death by Larry Barnett I knew we’d crossed into new territory when my father called me at midnight. “Where are you? I thought we were having lunch today,” he ... continuePosted March 13, 2016 by CGH
No Big Deal – HIGHLIGHT
Non-judgment as a dharma tool for caregivers by Marsha Weiner and Andrea Sherman In an earlier article in this series on dharma tools for caregivers we delved into a quote from Trungpa Rinpoche: “Don’t give up on anyone.” We uncovered its special application for caregivers: don’t give up on ... continuePosted March 11, 2016 by CGH
Don’t Give Up On Yourself, Part 2 – HIGHLIGHT
Practice instructions for meditative tools to support the self-care of caregivers by Andrea Sherman and Marsha Weiner photos courtesy of Joey Johannsen As practitioners who are also caregivers, it is important to remember; don’t give up on anyone, including yourself. You can turn to the dharma and discover tools ... continuePosted February 2, 2016 by CGH
Being Old in the 21st century – HIGHLIGHT
One day, as I was interviewing a young woman who wanted a job working with older adults, she told me: “When the consumer needs toileting, I…” I wondered. “Oh, is she going to tell me about bed pans or the correct terminology for bodily processes?” But that wasn’t ... continuePosted May 26, 2009 by