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GeriPal – Excellent Podcasts!

GeriPal is an excellent source of clinical knowledge. Wide ranging topics, many of  which at first glance seem that they could be a bit dry, are presented in an interesting lively way. The podcasts, like this one about end of … Continue reading

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An Educational Resource for Clinicians

Since I have started working in Hospice care I have used Medbridge.com extensively in my work, especially for continuaing ed. I’ve always been impressed with the quality of the programs and resources. If you don’t already know about it, it’s … Continue reading

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Step 8 – Do a Quick Relaxation

Choose a word, a sound, a prayer, or a phrase in your own belief system. Even a simple word will do: “one,” “peace,” “calm,” “All is one,” or choose a visualization – a rose, cross, light, sacred object. Now, make … Continue reading

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Being in the Present: The Essential Buddhist Practice

This was shared by a friend on Facebook today and I thought it would serve as a nice reminder of how simple a “spiritual practice” can be: “Being in the present is so important in Buddhism. It is the core … Continue reading

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What Could I do that was Real in the Face of all that Suffering

Just yesterday I received this email from a friend which seemed important to share. Several years before working with EJ Gold, I had a personal and direct experience of endless realms of suffering. It became necessary to answer the question … Continue reading

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Angels Healing Journey Readings: What is Best for the Being, with Patricia Elizabeth

In this short talk Pat discusses how to do a reading for healing. We all have emotional ties to our loved ones but we can learn to use them to focus our readings rather than get lost in distraction of … Continue reading

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