Several years ago I watched part of a movie, One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest, with nurse Ratched among a group of colorful characters. The movie spoke to me When people do not own their power, they give away their hopes and dreams. The Plot of Significance One of the actors, Jack Nicholson; played Randal McMurphy. Randal from what I understand pleads insanity to … [Read more...]
The Moral of the New Refrigerator
Last Wednesday afternoon, after walking into my kitchen; I heard my refrigerator making a grinding type sound. This concerned me, so I called the office in the apartment complex where I live these days. Told them what was up and they told me some one would be out to check it. if not later that afternoon; in the morning. Well, after noticing that the noise was getting louder, I … [Read more...]
Owning Our Power and “One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest”
Last night I watched part of a movie, One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest; with nurse Ratched among a group of colorful characters. One of the actors, Jack Nicholson; played Randal McMurphy. Randal from what I understand pleads insanity to get out of going to jail / prison and believes he voluntarily committed himself to the state mental hospital, only to find out that he is there … [Read more...]
Will Brain Injury Awareness Leave you Bitter or Better?
Through my experience living with the impact of a brain injury and an invisible disability I needed to ask myself a question. "Does brain injury awareness make me better or bitter? Mere Awareness Awareness, in and of itself; can leave the individual angry and stuck. Angry and stuck if that awareness does not lead the individual to accept what that awareness has revealed to … [Read more...]
A Powerful Tool — Written or Verbal Documentation Video Presentation
Several day's ago I wrote and published the article A Powerful Tool — Written or Verbal Documentation. In today's article I would like to offer the article in video format, for individuals who learn more through watching and listening. Below is a brief excerpt from the article: "In today’s article, I would like to speak to a tool that has served me many times as I interact … [Read more...]