This conference came just as I was recovering from radiation treatments through mid-May following surgery in early March. Frankly, at first I wasn't too sure whether it was a good idea to surround myself with the disease for two days; however, the weekend conference far exceeded my expectations.

The variety of topics, opportunities to network, and resources available from sponsors were helpful as well as healing. I was taken aback by the restorative atmosphere of the weekend. A number of friends were praying that the conference would be helpful as I turn the corner from "patient" to "survivor," and those prayers were answered many times over.

Thank you again for allowing me to participate in the Healing Journeys conference. I've received several notes from people who attended who spoke of the joy they felt and how powerful the music and entire conference was for them. My mom, who never talks about her cancer journey, now sees it as a shared experience to be honored, not forgotten.

In the spirit of healing,

Jan Adrian, MSW
Founder and Executive Director

P.S. You can order CDs of some of the awesome speakers at the conference from our website.

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Healing Story

I've Nothin' To Do
by Douglas Beckstein
Note: I've Nothin' To Do is from Semicolon, Doug's book that is part memoir and part how-to-survive-and-then-thrive with colon cancer. We've also included a poem by Doug, Waiting. His website is: Semicolon.com
I opened my eyes and saw my brother, David, napping in the chair in the corner of my hospital room. This was day two after my abdominal resection.

My hair was soaked with sweat. Pain meds worked great, but I had had wild dreams last night. I had no idea what kind of day it was outside the hospital. Food did not appeal. A young doctor making his rounds entered my room. "Good morning, Mr. Beckstein," he said. "What are you reading?"... Full Story.


Waiting
Waiting for an appointment
Waiting for a parking space
Waiting for an elevator

Sitting in a waiting room
Signing another medical form
Looking for my health insurance card
Glancing at magazines that have nothing to do with my life. . . Full Poem.

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Book Review

Deep Healing: The Essence of Mind/Body Medicine
by Emmett E. Miller, M.D.

Reviewed by Ann Lovell
For anyone interested in mind-body medicine and the power of self-healing, Deep Healing, by Dr. Emmett Miller, is a must-read. Written with warmth and humor, Dr. Miller's message empowers and inspires, and awakens within us the miraculous self-healing power of our own minds, hearts, spirits, and bodies.

Deep Healing is a book to be experienced, not just read. At the end of each chapter is a Deep Healing Experiential Workout, giving many effective techniques that support healing on all levels. Topics include: relaxation, guided imagery, self-talk, self-esteem, emotions, healing and medicine, and more.

About Dr. Miller: Emmett Miller, MD, is one of the fathers of Holistic and Mind/Body Medicine, with 25 years of clinical experience in the field. In addition to being a physician, he is also a scientist, musician, and master storyteller, whose multicultural heritage has given him a unique social, medical, and spiritual perspective... Full Bio.

Additional information:

1. Healing Journeys is pleased to present a one-day workshop with Dr. Miller, Awakening the Healer Within, on August 1st, in Portland, OR. Register by June 30 for the early-bird registration discount.



2. If you purchase this book, we'd appreciate it if you would use our Amazon Associate link, in the bottom left navigation on our website. Your price will be the same, and Healing Journeys will receive a small percentage of the sale. Every bit helps! Whenever you are buying anything from Amazon (books, CDs, even TVs and appliances), we benefit if you first go to www.healingjourneys.org, click on the Amazon link, and make your purchase.

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