This collage should be your cosmic wish list. So cut out the most flattering designer clothes you want, the long legs you always dreamed of having, the eighteen-inch waist, and the cute, perfect nose. Select a few accessories, perhaps some shoes, and a few great haircuts. Paste them all down on the page. And as we develop intimate friendships, move beyond the professional into the personal with co-workers and as helping professionals, have the privilege of listening to the deeper truths of those who walk through our doors, we discover the courage, strength and power of spirit that underpins many of our lives.
Cancer is a modern day epidemic.
It is complex, multifaceted, scary and only partially understood. A diagnosis of cancer is a life-threatening crisis. As with any crisis, it can also open a door to an emotional and spiritual journey for those who are able to view it as one. Margie Levine is a cancer survivor. Margie Davis is a personal essay writing teacher whose close friend was diagnosed with cancer.