“Contentment is natural wealth.” Socrates “Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.” Melody Beattie “Mindfulness is the miracle by which we master and restore ourselves.” Thich Nhat Hanh Contentment, Gratitude, and Mindfulness: Living with Parkinson’s has brought me a lot; yes, it’s a curse, yes, it peaks his head into ... read more
Source: Frank Church – Journey wIth Parkinson’sPublished on 2019-01-25By Frank Church
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