Tears in my eyes, I laid face down on the treatment table for my physical therapist to work on my neck and shoulder. Almost two weeks post neck surgery and I wasn’t feeling much better - in fact I felt worse. My hand still wasn’t functioning, I wasn’t sure how to lay down to sleep, and I feared the surgery wasn’t going to resolve my pain. As she began our normal treatment process, she spoke gently, but firm. “You are not fragile.”And the tears began to fall. Fragile. Fearful. Helpless.She...

Artemis II Launch Photo credit NASA HQ PHOTO Join me LIVE for this month's body weight workout!May 7 8:30 AM MT / 10:30 AM ET Add it to your Calendar Here! A Story of SeparationAs my kids and I watched the launch of Artemis II, we marveled at the giant rocket moving at unimaginable speeds carrying 4 human souls to the moon. The combustion, the steam, the silent onlookers erupting into cheers, the trail across the blue sky - it was all mesmerizing. About two minutes into the launch, the kids...

A round mandala puzzle our family worked on for weeks. The pieces were wild shapes and sometimes seemed fit together - until we realized they didn't. Last chance to let me know how to support your Mindset, Nourishment, and Movement goals! Take the 1 minute survey! Curiously Connected Newsletter Survey On UnlearningI’ve been a physical therapy junkie for most of my adult life. With ankle, knee, hip, and now neck injuries, I enjoy nerding out with the PTs on how the body develops functions to...