How often in your cancer journey have words failed you? I’m an English teacher, so I have a high regard for the power of words to express the jumbled emotions of coping with serious illness as patient or caregiver. But sometimes there are no words. That’s when I tend t...
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Non-verbal expressions
Jan
Friday, August 07, 2009 at 10:33 PMre: Non-verbal expressions
Phyllis Johnson
Saturday, August 08, 2009 at 05:59 AMYou are right. Gardening is therapeutic and is an art form. Thanks for adding that to the list of non-verbal outlets for our emotions. Keep on painting and gardening.
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Dear Friends that will have LUMPECTOMY...
As a cancer survivor, I paint in acrylics to express my hopes and dreams. My inspiration comes from photos of beautiful mountain and canyon scenery and unusual architecture. I also garden as a way to heal my emotional state. To me, pulling out weeds represents plucking out the unwanted aggressors, allowing the healthy intended plants to survive. The same with pruning and deadheading plants. It's all good stuff. Thanks for sharing. Jan