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Uncovering Opportunity Amidst Life’s Messes

Posted on July 25, 2012 by loverollson

Last week, Megan recounted my recent experience with local police & EMS, and those oh so well intentioned folks who inadvertently caused unneccessary mayhem while doing their best to help. In the days since, I have spent countless hours processing and attempting to make sense out of conflicting perspectives on what transpired, many of which exist purely internally. Continue reading →

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To Every Season

Posted on May 9, 2011 by loverollson

For me, giving my own cycles, be they physical, emotional, or spiritual, greater attention has allowed me to process life’s natural ebb and flow more fully leading me to a richer experience of whatever may be happening at a given time. It has also made me more cognizant of the subtleties that can be found within each. Continue reading →

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Not Disabled, Just Human

Posted on December 15, 2010 by loverollson

While none of us are perfect, there is within us a core that is a whole in and of itself. It is this core that gives us the richness of our humanity! Through focusing on this essence, rather than our shortcomings, we can discover both the strength and the courage to understand how we can best utilize our gifts, while at the same time, face our own difficulties with compassion. Continue reading →

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Conversations with Perspectives of Disability

Posted on December 15, 2010 by loverollson

Recognizing that we all have strengths and faults, no matter what our ability or inability is important, not only in our relationships with others, but how we identify ourselves. In many ways we become the labels we name ourselves to be. What are the labels you write on your skin, and are there any you need to erase? Continue reading →

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The Healthy Cripple

Posted on October 24, 2010 by loverollson

At one time or another, we will all be healthy cripples. Continue reading →

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