Greetings!
It's been an incredible year for me. I am taking this time to reflect on my journey in The New Age of Caregiving and on the future plans for The Caregiver Hour Radio Show, Senior Holistic Living and the next New Age of Caregiving Symposium.
I am extremely grateful for the friends, professional and family caregivers, associates and radio show guests that have woven the tapestry for my 2011 memories. It is so enlivening to be living my passion and making a difference in the lives of caregivers. As a caregiver, you make so many sacrifices of your own comfort and interests to assure the well-being of others. I want to acknowledge you and thank you for being who you are in the world.
I encourage you to take time as the year closes out to look back on the things that gave you the greatest lessons, the most powerful inspiration and what will shape your next year as well. Feel free to write me or if you want to share some of those thoughts or memories publicly feel free to share them with us on Facebook or Twitter.
As I make my plans for 2012, I invite you to share with me what I can offer to you as a member of my community that will help you grow and thrive. Call me at 727-798-2663 or email me at kim@thecaregiverhour.com. I am a phone call or email away.
Wishing you a happy and joyful holiday season.
Live well,
Kim Linder
Senior Holistic Living  | | Live 11AM to 12PM EST on MondaysClear Channel 1250 AM WHNZ Impact Radio in Tampa (www.whnz.com) |
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Creating Joy Now
Insights on my journey to the first New Age of Caregiving Symposium
Many years ago, my husband Jack and I lived in NYC on the Upper West Side. We just loved its casualness, boutique stores and closeness to Central Park. One day while we were walking on Columbus Avenue, just around the corner where John Lennon lived, we saw a new store opening up called The Last Wound Up. We liked the name and thought it was catchy. The place specialized in wound-up toys; which we both found very appealing. However, one day I got terribly upset when Jack surprised me with a t-shirt from the store.
On the front of the shirt it read The Last Wound Up, but on the other side it said "D on't Postpone Joy." This gift with it's sweet and light message quickly turned into a sad and upset feeling for me. Jack had a sense of how I would react and was not surprised that this phrase "Don't Postpone Joy" would get me charged up. He was ready to face my fiery reaction. I lashed out at him, "Why did you get me this shirt with that phrase on it? Is that how you see me?" He simply answered, "Yes, I do."
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| About Senior Holistic Living
Senior Holistic Living is a comforting resource for caregivers who are seeking guidance, encouragement, and more balance in their life. We are a reminder that caregiving does not have to be a mindless duty - that it can, in fact, be a mindful opportunity for the caregiver's own growth.
If you need advice or have unanswered questions, our recommended resources will be both helpful and reassuring. If you yearn to feel more connected to your feelings and thoughts but are not quite sure how to make it happen, allow us to lend a hand. And if you simply seek respite during a time of crisis, we can help you find peace. We'll show you how to create balance and minimize stress so that you can make better and more conscious decisions.
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Thank you to everyone who made the 2011 New Age of Caregiving Symposium a great success!
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Do you know a caregiver that goes the extra mile?
Beginning in January 2012, each month we will recognize a deserving family or professional caregiver for their compassion and commitment.
Look for more information in a few weeks!
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