Am grateful for Twitter. Lately I feel like I’m living real-time thru medical history in these unusual and often terrifying times. At once, I am also privy to such brilliant & beautiful humans w connections defy geography, occupation and culture. It gives me hope.
#BetterTogether
It’s hard to write during the week. My job is immersive & I love it. My clients are these amazing people who trust me to help them. I take all that very seriously. I miss writing st though. Happy Thursday. I’ll join U soon.
#writerscommunity
#neuroscience
#writerslife
When my father was dying, my friend Amy Kelly told me something that changed my life. She said even in the most difficult situations we can find moments that are so incredibly beautiful. Every day, I try to look for beauty since I believe it’s beauty that sustains us. 🖤
Chicago expressway midday Saturday. Noticed lots of trucks, then these spots of yellow and blue. Miles of it.
#Ukraine
💙💛 You are in our hearts.
Sending love and strength.
Tested
#COVID
positive 2 wks, 3 days ago.
#Paxlovid
= very helpful, lots of rest like everyone Rx’d to hopefully outsmart long-COVID pot’l,
#TCM
for sluggish kidneys. Back at work 2 days now. Every day is better. We’re learning more all the time. Nice to see beauty again. 🤎
In the last 3 days, my cousin died, a friend was diagnosed with a terminal illness & started hospice, & we hit the 500,000 mark.
Tonight I feel sluggish, distracted, & very sad.
I also feel a kinship w/ those who have confronted this & much worse. We will get thru this. 🙏🏻
I’ve never done this but ... Cat or dog or even favorite scenery pictures appreciated. 😳😆😂
I will share them with everyone who is feeling a little blue today 😞😊 This is Ricky.
My conversation this a.m. w Jen Heemstra
@jenheemstra
for the
@GeniusPodcastUs
was everything I had hoped for & more. Always wanted to talk w her -- a rare human, scientist, &
#leader
. Academics, students, & anyone feeling lost in their career or life will enjoy it. Coming soon.
@silviast9
Thank you in such dark hours to warn us and share what you are up against. Our hearts are with you. Sending strength and love to you and your country. We are warned. So wish I could do more.
Thoughts and prayers to you all.
♥️ Social media can connect us in profound ways. Look for the good. Give to others what U’d like to receive. Cherish the diverse humans we are as we come from many corners of the 🌏 We can learn & receive so much & be a positive force together. 🙏
#TurkeySyria
#MedTwitter
As a
#memoir
writer, you put everything you have out there — heart, soul, the ugly and beautiful. You hope people will read your work and it will make a difference.
Woke up this morning and was grateful this wasn’t a dream. Honored. Thank you
@AuthorNetwork
#Harvardwriters
@ETCanada
Check into
#neurofeedback
for this kind of condition. I had aphasia w/ my post-concussion lingering brain injury. I know how this feels to have words that just won't come out. Also did speech therapy. People tell me now they would not know of my injury. But I know. There is hope.
Eight weeks later. Happy to be healthy, alive & healed today. When you go thru something like an illness or surgery, even minor stuff, it can feel like recovery is endless, it will never happen. Meanwhile, the body is this complex & amazing thing. We can & do heal.
#Grateful
.
My father died 12 years ago today, January 6, 2012. I will always miss how the world felt with him in it.
But it feels good to remember he was real and alive once. Never forget how precious life is. ♥️
#anniversary
Lately I’m challenging myself to increase small civilities like drinking from beautiful cups, truly seeing what’s in front of me, not checking my phone all the time when talking to friends … small things. It’s quite challenging but good. Be well. 🙏🏻
#Friday
#mindfulness
#grace
Anyone else feeling a little blue? In my whole life I’ve only been separated from my family once on Christmas. Came into this feeling strong but kinda sad today.
Much to be grateful for this year & really appreciate my Twitter friends. Thank U for being out there. Be well. 🙏🏻☺️
1 surgeon
1 opera singer
1 pathologist
1 portrait painter
1 nephrologist/writer
1 medical scientist
A
#pandemic
no 1 expected.
Podcast series on their stories of confusion, unexpected contributions, gains, insights, &
#hope
. Six Thurs, begins 9/9.
#MedTwitter
#COVID
This means more to me every year on X (Twitter) as I get to know and treasure women from here & all over the globe. Singapore, London, Hawaii, Gaza, Australia, & more. I admire your courage and treasure your companionship, as we share our journeys. 🌹♥️
#International_Womens_Day
It was universal. People who knew my dad, said the same thing: He was the kindness person they had ever met. You could feel it when you were around him. He saw both sides, the humanness, never judged others harshly, or overlooked ppl. Today I celebrate kind ppl ♥️TY
@PamPeekeMD
Sometimes I don’t reach out if ppl are in trouble since I’m shy or feel like other ppl know them better, etc. W/ my choir friend diagnosed last wk, I bit the bullet & also helped others contact her. Lesson: do it, reach out.
She passed away this a.m. RIP, beautiful human. ♥️
Waiting for my presentation. I can see why public speaking is the worst fear but also the greatest desire of most people. I feel both. At once. ☺️😂
Life is so good. ♥️
Little reminder on another day with such heartbreaking news in the world, a random leaf that fell next to me just now. Crazy..
We’ll get thru this. There is beauty & love in the world. We can still share light. We can be the light we need. 💛
#beauty
@DrLindaMD
@DrCorriel
#light
I will never get tired of seeing this specific beautiful flowering tree. Great to see this side of Mother Nature in starting the day. Life is good. 💜 Be well today.
#flowers
While I'm fairly shy, I love doing interviews. It’s a huge honor that someone would read my book and want to talk. Our stories connect us, people see their struggles in mine. 💛 that. I was fortunate in my recovery, I got a 2nd chance and am happy to share that to help others.
Maybe having a beautiful life means finding beauty in the most ordinary moments — like leaving the gym. Unlike politics, we can make this happen. Beauty sustains us. 💚
#mindfulness
#present
#wecandothis
#NewProfilePic
Thanks Melissa Song Photography Chicago who only shoots pictures in natural sunlight… a fascinating experience for an updated headshot photo. Make up: Jerri Lewis for Bobby Brown at Macy’s, Chicago 🙏🏻♥️ Thanks for making me feel so special for the day.
I am a coach, therapist & applied neuroscientist who has just finished a memoir of my journey of brain injury recovery to my current work. It’s a story of learning, humor, second chances & the wonders of modern neuroscience. Looking 4 a
#publisher
or hybrid. ❤️ Ideas appreciated.
His writing is addictive, he subtly beckons us to see life in more depth, to become more alive, and to hope for what's better in all of us. Visit with one Twitter’s beloved writers in this Genius Podcast episode.
#medLasso
#medtwitter
#tedlasso
Spotify:
Twitter break till Tuesday. Best to you my amazing friends, colleagues and new friends. We’ve been a great gift this past year. Wishing you and all a
#HappyNewYear2023
♥️
@AjvictoryMD
Sounds like you felt underestimated, not recognized: Ur saving her life! So frustrating.
Seems like a testimonial to old stereotypes dying hard. They become so calcified & under severe stress pop out. Thx for helping the generations of girls who will follow in your footsteps.
My luck was uncanny for almost
3 years, but yesterday I got that little pink line. I now have joined the world of those having or having had
#COVID
. So, hoping to
#sleep
this off. Good day er, night. Stay well friends. ♥️
Jimmy Carter, you’re in my thoughts and heart. ♥️
A humble beautiful human, approaching both life and his own death with such uncommon grace. Celebrating
#JimmyCarter
#grace
#leader
#purposefullife
A short clip from an upcoming podcast with Dr. Sayed Tabatabai
@TheRealDoctorT
It’s on the power of writing and reactions he gets from his work. He’s even more interesting in person than his writing. ☺️ YouTube:
#MedTwitter
#emotions
#release
#grief
Wedding anniversary. Incredibly grateful for a wonderful spouse. Life is so much better with a partner and friends. Be well today. ❤️
#Friends
#grateful
#love
Have lots of ppl I want to respond to but am shutting it down today to absorb things. An org where I do not no one single soul awarded Brain Dance as both No. 1 Best Non-fiction Book & Outstanding True Story of the Year. No words except
#writers
be brave, we must share R stories
Calligraphy is an art form often learned by
#Buddhist
Monks. This was penned by Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh, and hangs in my home office. Sad he passed this week but believe he is still here… 🙏 Hoping. 🤎
#thichnhathanh
#mindfulness
#love
Weather blast continues and for the one outing — making it good. Getting a lovely dose of
#Christmas
music. So nice.
Not traveling to MI was a hard decision but w their 18 inches of snow… a good one. Stay warm today. 🤎 Be kind to yourself. Love and peace.
Be kind to yourself in starting
#NewYear2022
. Don’t pressure yourself into believing all must be perfectly in place as the calendar starts anew. It may be one of your greatest years ever but be patient as you create new practices to support new goals. Your life is your art. ♥️
Turkish coffee and grape leaves. I have a new favorite restaurant. Small, intimate, excellent food. Heaven. 🧡 Food doesn’t have to be expensive to make me so happy. Hope you are enjoying your
#Sunday
. 🙏🏻
Happy Tuesday. To be so close and to make eye contact. Such a gentle and beautiful creature. Grateful for the beauty that surrounds us in the large and small. Be well, today. 🤎💛
#forestpreserve
#deer
#gratitude
#nature
#love
Happiness isn’t about having a perfect life. It’s more about seeing the perfection and beauty in the life we have.
Happy Friday from a snowy, sunny place. ♥️
#FridayFeeling
#Happiness
#love
Deep inside, no matter how grown up we are or how long it’s been, we are drawn like birds 🦅 — home.
Grateful for finally, no pandemic or blizzard, even a short trip, home. Have a great
#weekend
my friends 🧡🧡
Whether it’s with someone you have in your life now, had before, or our joyous community of Twitter pals, let yourself feel and share the love today.
Thanks for your presence ♥️♥️
#Valentines
#love
Have vaccine 1 scheduled for Friday. My dominant feeling is guilt since I’m Telehealth exclusively right now. So many professionals are in direct contact. However, as my friends have pointed out, a sick therapist or coach is unable to her clients. I’m doing this.
#vaccine
@BeccaJonesTeach
One positive of social media Twitter: People you may not even know are sending strength and hugs as you face the unthinkable. So sorry for your loss. You’re not alone. We are all connected. 🖤
I suppose I’ll need to stop wearing this, right? ☺️ Huge thanks to
@IndieBookAward
@HeadlineBooks
for supporting writers.
#Writer
friends, I was never sure I’d write another book. Persist. Make your mess into your message. The world needs our stories esp now. 💙
#Harvardwriters
First day in office to see a client in 2 years. I feel a deep sob stuck down in my throat. We’ve been thru a lot, haven’t we? Grateful to be here and see ppl in person. Grateful to have a place to be. 💙
#pandemic
First tulips this year. Been inside all day with tele-appointments and recording project. Grateful for my work and small things like flowers that make a big difference. Be well. 🧡
@latulippe_eva
Spent time with someone who 3 days later tested COVID positive. Feel fine, all vaxxed and boosted but staying virtual for 5 days after contact. Is this overkill? Asking for a friend ☺️🙂
There is a peace to the hollows of winter. We need to sink into that and recharge before beginning anew. Hoping to be the change I want to see. Happy New Year. 🙏
#peace
#recharge
#HNY2021
After weeks and weeks being a hermit with my broken foot last fall, so far 2024 is really quite spectacular. My friend is singing in Aida tonight. Way into my proud friendness 🤩🤩♥️
2 years ago on release, I never dreamed would touch so many ppl. 12 awards for story and cover, but more important are the reviews and personal notes from those saying it gave them hope after injury or just life. What a life this is. Thanks friends. ♥️
My beautiful friend from the Art Institute of Chicago. I feel peaceful just being in the same room with this statue. Hope your Monday is full with a calm peaceful presence. 🌺🌝
#Buddha
#Monday
#mindfulness
Remember me? ☺️ Getting ready to return from my holiday semi-shutdown and got a nasty
#cold
. 🥹🥲 Resting today. Haven’t had a cold in over 2 years. Better than
#COVID
, no doubt. Best to you Twitter pals. ☺️ Happy New 2023. Coffee pix are so pretty, right? ♥️
Stay well.
A friend treated me to an evening at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. After all my preoccupation with what’s concerning in the world, this was so wonderful. Thank you for music, musicians, and beautiful friends. Grateful. 🌹
@chicagosymphony
Fascinating comment I got on Facebook from a new colleague (& friend): “I read your posts in your voice [in my head] after listening to your audio book. I love that I can hear your voice.”
Nothing prepared me for things like this. ♥️ T Y
#writers
share Ur stories.
It takes a little concentration since the window can disappear fast. However, cutting into an avocado when it’s perfectly ripe is a precious experience. And, the brain loves good fats. Enjoy Monday. 💚🙏
#avocado
#fats
#brain
#love
#Monday
Love this... I’m not a doctor & don’t look like one (jk) ☺️ but I love the idea of helping URM like this. I saw one list where they needed shoes for hospital — clogs. What an honor to help
#medgradwishlist
thanks for letting us be part of your amazing journey ❤️🙏🏻
please RT.
I had a lot of fun dropping some $$$ on future med school grads.
Dear friends, please consider checking out
#MedGradWishlist
and surprise a few soon to be docs.
Throw some good energy into this world.
Let me know if you've sent some virtual gifts below!!