Recently, I published an article about my canine soulmate, my childhood dog Riley. Two short weeks after writing that piece and visiting him at home over the holidays, my world turned upside down when he fell seriously ill. He stopped eating and began coughing. He maintained his sweet demeanor, as always, even as his health deteriorated. […]
Hard Goodbyes
Cradling Max in my arms, the veterinary technician worked skillfully at placing the intravenous catheter. Max was barely recognizable at this point. His long, slender form was weak and bony. Lymphoma was destroying his body at an alarming rate. It was just a few weeks since his diagnosis, and he had already begun to wither […]
Harnessing Mystery and Awe
In a previous blog post, I introduced you to my experience with The Healer’s Art curriculum at UC Davis. Last week, our class focused on mystery and awe. In our field, it can be easy to get distracted in the ways that we feel we are lacking. It’s easier to focus on the negatives — such […]
