by Patricia Varga | Sep 23, 2015 | Health
Trauma and grief leave an indelible mark on our hearts and minds. The greater the trauma, the greater the impact on the neurological functions of the brain. Healing from trauma and loss happens when we reactivate the brain in a different way – art, creativity,...
by Patricia Varga | Sep 17, 2015 | Health
I recently met a man named John Smith – yes, his real name! He lives in the Hood River Area of Oregon, is married with two grown sons, and is an excellent writer. He loves to golf, garden, and hike. He has also been living with multiple myeloma since his...
by Patricia Varga | Sep 30, 2013 | Health
I recently walked onto the Oncology unit floor at GAMC and asked one of the nurses: “Quick! What is the inspirational word of the day?” He quickly said “love – it’s all you need.” As I went from room to room with my Gems of Joy jar,...
by Patricia Varga | Jul 25, 2011 | Health
“It takes time to heal. You have to concentrate every day on the healing process.” Dominique Romero, Breast Cancer Survivor, Artist, Builder I recently interviewed a remarkable young woman, Dominique, who survived a very aggressive form of breast cancer. She has used...
by Patricia Varga | Mar 25, 2011 | Health
Profiles in Courage Art, Inspiration, Leadership, Commitment My tiny colorful rocks have been driving with me through my life, sitting in the black cup holder below my elbow in my black car. Such a contrast to my car and my color pallet, where everything is always...
