Tag Archives: presence

Skull and crossbones

Posted on January 25, 2013 by amindfullife

Sitting again today in my favorite orthodox colleague’s office as he puts up a drip for my daughter.  A dear kind soul and friend who listened deeply to my story of distress and worry, earlier this past year, when few … Continue reading →

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Livid and the colour grey

Posted on December 4, 2012 by amindfullife

That morning, an encounter, that will long be seared into the wrinkling folds of my brain.  I was running late, knowing they would be waiting.  A teenager and his family, cared for by our team over the past weeks, my … Continue reading →

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A world of AIDS

Posted on December 1, 2012 by amindfullife

This day, for the past 24 years, has been about raising awareness around HIV and AIDS. For many of us, especially here in South Africa, this one disease has become central to our lives.  This is true for many of … Continue reading →

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Stuck in the Doldrums

Posted on November 23, 2012 by amindfullife

All in a hot and copper sky, The bloody Sun, at noon, ‘ Right up above the mast did stand, No bigger than the Moon. Day after day, day after day, We stuck, no breath no motion; As idle as … Continue reading →

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More about swimming with sharks

Posted on November 9, 2012 by amindfullife

Sitting here, at the back of the near empty class room, most of the afternoon, working on my computer, reading the paper…just sitting.  Being a needed presence to my daughter writing thus far the most difficult two exams.  Not really … Continue reading →

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Close up and intimate

Posted on October 27, 2012 by amindfullife

Being deeply loved… gives you strength, loving deeply gives you courage. Lao Tzu   Those of us who work in the field of paediatric palliative medicine often have the experience that children with terminal illness, close to death, wait for … Continue reading →

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Whose mountain are you living?

Posted on September 20, 2012 by amindfullife

Perhaps having spent this week in the shadow of The Mountain, it is apt to reflect on mountains.  If you have never been to Cape Town this should definitely be on your list of destinations to visit.  And if you … Continue reading →

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