I grew up in a family of secrets; there was a lot of pathology in the family.
I don't think we spend enough time in reflection and introspection. We don't know who we are as individuals in this culture any more.
It's so important for those living with chronic pain to establish good communication with both their healthcare professionals and caregivers. Clear communication about pain is vital to receiving proper diagnosis and effective treatment.
If you know anything about me, you know that my life's taken a few unexpected curves and crashes along the way. But hey, at least I can say I took the scenic route!
Ignorance is my least favorite thing. I really think it's at the core of all our problems.
They're trying to tell us that we're not right, so we have to buy their products. The number one cause of mental illness is not knowing who you are and you can't know who you are if you don't spend time honoring yourself, and living in the present.
I always had, you know, in the book of Hebrews, I think it's chapter 11, verse 1, where it says, "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." I always had this sense that there was something on the other side. That there was something better.
I'm a darned good listener.
It will kill four times as many Americans as AIDS will over the next decade. I feel that what ever kind of disability God has given me, as an entertainer and as a public figure, it is so I can be a representative for others.
I'm certainly not ashamed to say that I was on some anti-depressant medications. I believe there are times in life where we have to raise our hand and say I need help. I found a good doctor.
I'm a registered, vetted gun owner, but that's because I live way out in the country, like way out in the middle of nowhere.
I love the ocean, but I'm just not one to lie on the beach.
I don't take vacations.
We're spirited and spiritual... and fun follows us around.
We forget, we have a short memory and we're human. This morning my Scripture was Isaiah 26:3, which said, Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on Thee for he trusteth in Thee.
I've never experienced chronic pain myself, but I have known many people over the years who have.
