In this world today, we hear people talk about toughness, physical strength, and hardness. They talk about going it alone and being strong. What do people want most in this in this pandemic–something totally different. People miss the hugs and kisses from friends and family. They miss the direct physical Read more…
We seem to be always striving for something we want and don’t have, living in a perpetual deficit. We are constantly coming up with new plans and goals. We never take the time to savor what we have accomplished. I urge you to pause a moment and reflect and celebrate Read more…
Access by Paul Mansell For independent living and integration into their communities, people with developmental disables rely on access. When we think of access, we typically think of curb cuts, ramps, and doorways–an issue for those with mobility limitations. I can speak from my experience pushing my laundry cart to the Read more…
I was riding in Lyft and the driver was listening to some DJs saying outrageous things over the air. That was sad. In a time of such discord, we need people to make the special effort to seek the higher road. To hear them talk in such a solicitous manner Read more…
I live for fresh new ideas that is I see the need to step outside of myself and my thoughts and expose myself to other people’s thoughts and ideas. This is part of the beauty of living in community. We share our thoughts, ideas, and feelings with one another. This Read more…
There is a sickness in this country. I don’t know the name of it and it is not treatable by doctors or health care professionals. The illness is I am right and if you disagree with me you are wrong and I hate you and I won’t have nothing to Read more…
Integration by Paul Mansell Community is crucial to healthy mental wellbeing. For the tree of community to bear full fruit it needs full and complete integration of all its members. Integration is the full and complete welcoming of an individual, the granting of full rights and privileges of membership, accessing community Read more…
Community is crucial to healthy mental well being. For the tree of community to bear full fruit it needs full and complete integration of all its members. Integration is the full and complete welcoming of an individual, the granting of full rights and privileges of membership, and offering of full Read more…
I must admit there are times when I get angry at those who disagree with me. I do my best to listen to others and try to respect where they are coming from. I have no monopoly on the truth. My thoughts and opinions are subject to the same limitations Read more…
Last night at RCIA we watched Bishop Robert Barons documentary on the life and ministry of St. Francis of Assisi. It was truly inspirational to see how a man with such simple and humble faith could change the Church and have such a lasting impact. My take away is when Read more…