EILEEN ADLER

"Courageous care partners recharge with self-care, striving for peaceful pinnacles
in patience, persistence, and positive 
changes, knowing when to conquer and when to comfort."

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Happy Thanksgiving.

Nov 27, 2023 by Eileen Adler

 I hope it was! 

I could have used a “Magic Bullet!” But not this one!

Looking back to look forward.

Nov 20, 2023 by Eileen Adler

“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are, in order to make a better life and a fair deal.” These were powerful messages for two ten-year old kids.

“Caregiver First-Aid Kit”

Nov 13, 2023 by Eileen Adler
The Red Cross recommends that all first aid kits for a family of four. 

Are you feeling gloriumptious? Maybe muggled or skumping?

Nov 06, 2023 by Eileen Adler

“Don't gobblefunk around with words.” advised Roald Dahl.

Peace.

Oct 30, 2023 by Eileen Adler

Self-care lesson from a groundhog.

Ikigai – the thing that gets you up each day.

Oct 23, 2023 by Eileen Adler

Good Morning!

For me, knitting is a release. The Need(le) to Knit!

Oct 16, 2023 by Eileen Adler
I have summarized Michella Obama’s perspective on knitting.

Breathing is surviving as it reaches our consciousness.

Oct 09, 2023 by Eileen Adler

“Inhale, my friend; exhale, my friend.”

Making Meaning of Grief

Oct 02, 2023 by Eileen Adler
Grief is another name for love and "grief is the price we pay for love.” – Queen Elizabeth II.

"Take the Risk. I want people to take risks.”

Sep 25, 2023 by Eileen Adler

said Adella Colvin of LolaBean Yarn Co.

HETERODOX

Sep 18, 2023 by Eileen Adler

I used to judge a day as good when I learned something new. Now, if I have an “aha” it’s a great day! Today’s message may be a good day or an aha day – either way, enjoy the knowledge.

Stitching through life: Artists share their hearts and their art.

Sep 11, 2023 by Eileen Adler

January 2, 2023 -  The Textile Artist newsletter begins . . .

Self-care has never been more important.

Sep 04, 2023 by Eileen Adler
We must continue to prioritize self-care. But how?

A quick trip through Meditation

Aug 28, 2023 by Eileen Adler

because it’s not just one concept.  

Finding another method to feel balanced and whole.

Aug 21, 2023 by Eileen Adler

Which Type of Meditation Is Right for Me?

Hypervigilance

Aug 14, 2023 by Eileen Adler

Hypervigilance or hyper-awareness = being overly alert

The 4Ms

Aug 07, 2023 by Eileen Adler

The 4Ms are a framework.

Rise above the fray.

Jul 31, 2023 by Eileen Adler

Caring for someone is demanding but we must rise above the fray, tap into our strength and endurance. How do we do this? Find you way.

Care partners may experience compassion fatigue:

Jul 24, 2023 by Eileen Adler
Caregivers for dependent people can also experience compassion fatigue.

Fatigue

Jul 17, 2023 by Eileen Adler
“I’m so tired,” I often exclaim but I began to wonder if there were differences connecting fatigue and tiredness and exhaustion.