by Bruce McIntyre | Aug 7, 2017 | Caregiving
Crucial Principle Series #1 When conversation, conflict, and confusion arise, you may exert great effort to be understood. “Why don’t they understand what I’m saying? I don’t think they appreciate my situation. How many times do I have to...
by Bruce McIntyre | Aug 1, 2017 | Resilience
Everyone has them You may think that other people have no fears. In that, you would most likely be wrong. Even your heroes have certain fears and hesitations and avoidances. But, they find ways forward anyway. Things people fear: Asking the question Trying new...
by Bruce McIntyre | Jul 21, 2017 | Resilience
Embrace determination You don’t quit. Sure, you may have slacked off, you may have not been productive for a while, you may have not always given your best effort, but you don’t quit. You keep going. You sweat, you keep working out, you keep caring, you...
by Bruce McIntyre | Jul 14, 2017 | Resilience
You can do this! You are capable, persistent, and full of possibility. Sure, you have suffered, and made mistakes, You get tired, frustrated, and angry. But, these are not your final definition. You are beautiful, courageous, and kind. And you have loved. You have...
by Bruce McIntyre | Jul 7, 2017 | Resilience
verb: to take action on something you are prone to procrastinate Stacks of unpaid bills. Home repair projects. Exercise plans. Difficult work tasks. Conflict-laden conversations. These are the kinds of things we tend to procrastinate doing. So, what if you decide to...
by Bruce McIntyre | Jun 29, 2017 | Caregiving
Two of my favorite people On occasion, I am genuinely inspired by people I meet. Recently, I listened to a married couple talk about their life situation at a Parkinson support group. He is living with Parkinson’s Disease. She has continuing hip problems. So, they...
by Bruce McIntyre | Jun 23, 2017 | Resilience
A resilient surprise We only caught him for about a 10-second glimpse of beautiful, courageous freedom. Around 10am, we were enjoying the Paseo Arts Festival in OKC. As my son and I made our way to the upper street level, we noticed an older man on a medical scooter....
by Bruce McIntyre | Jun 23, 2017 | Spiritual Stuff
A spiritual exercise to reset your world Try this. Whether this is a day of spiritual and emotional depletion or abundance for you, give it a try. Simply pray or repeat: I receive…love. I receive…joy. I receive…peace. I receive…enough. I...
by Bruce McIntyre | Jun 10, 2017 | Serendipity
It’s always sweet to hear from an old friend This past week, I was fortunate to reconnect with several friends in the Nashville area. A lunch, a coffee, and a home visit with different friends stoked the fires of friendship and reminded me how grateful I am for...
by Bruce McIntyre | Jun 2, 2017 | Caregiving
More from The Life of the Alzheimer’s Caregiver Her normal has changed. It has been upended. Still, she won’t quit. She arises each day to a new challenge and leans into it once again whether she feels like it or not. In other words, she is resilient. His...
