Turning empathy into action

Monica Vest Wheeler explores how we can lift ourselves and others by turning empathy into action … and the importance of the art of compassion and tolerance in dealing with Alzheimer's, stroke, brain injuries and other life challenges.

Monday, December 3, 2018

We're all at risk of falling and failing

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By Monica Vest Wheeler Yes, we're in the period of fall risk … my husband Roger from his knee replacement surgery on Friday and me ...
Thursday, November 22, 2018

The two hours that saved me from myself

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By Monica Vest Wheeler May you be blessed with discovering new ways of giving thanks on this day … I am beyond blessed with the f...
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Wednesday, November 14, 2018

Committed to memory: Three vital life lessons from a caregiver

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By Monica Vest Wheeler 
Ever revisit a photo that speaks a million, not just 1,000, words? 
 Every second Thursday of the month, I pause...
Sunday, November 4, 2018

Three views to photograph on the first birthday in heaven

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By Monica Vest Wheeler Just how big of a camera lens do you need when you're shooting earth from heaven? I'm imagining my mom...
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Wednesday, October 10, 2018

The 20-pound weight loss diet I don't recommend

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By Monica Vest Wheeler Purchasing my August ticket for the ski lift in New Mexico, I saw the option for senior discount: 60 and ove...
Friday, October 5, 2018

When we rewrite our life's missions

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By Monica Vest Wheeler I know there's "Throwback Thursday," but I needed a little "Feel Good Friday," and f...
Wednesday, September 26, 2018

Tears of a story-listener and story-teller

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By Monica Vest Wheeler Still easing back into the "real world," yesterday I interviewed a nurse who had cared for premature...
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Monday, September 17, 2018

Blessed are those who don't run away

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By Monica Vest Wheeler We all look for someone to hold on to at times … I love this amazing statue in Green Lake, Wisconsin,...
Wednesday, April 25, 2018

Love is not wasted time or energy

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By Monica Vest Wheeler The good news was that I knew what to ask. The bad news was that I knew what to ask. Yet, when it comes t...
Thursday, April 19, 2018

I knew I was intruding but I had to be there

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    By Monica Vest Wheeler   Bad news has a way of sucking the wind out of your chillin' plans. I only wanted to sit in my ...
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