Understanding is deeper than knowledge. There are many people who know you, but very few [truly] understand you. – Nicholas Cage Is it part of the human condition to be misunderstood? Rarely do I find myself in the company of anyone whom I feel understands me for more than a fleeting moment, if that.Continue reading “Understanding is different from Knowledge”
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A Child’s Perspective on Divorce
Mama, why did you go? Why did you leave me? My home was your home. You belong there, not here. When you moved out, you moved out on me. You left me behind. Heart broken, you left me. “I hate you,” how can you be happier now? You hurt me by moving away. “You’re notContinue reading “A Child’s Perspective on Divorce”
Walking in Another’s Shoes
“Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other’s eyes for an instant?” -Henry David Thoreau The morning schedule was busy with patients who needed physical therapy reassessments and evaluations. This meant writing two notes per patient, testing each patient and “extra” brain work to analyze the test scores. The headacheContinue reading “Walking in Another’s Shoes”
