
Category: Philosophy


The Start of My Christmas Countdown!
For the next 12 days, I will be offering some words of thought and inspiration

Thankfulness and The Holidays—Stay Tuned!
As much as Parkinson’s disease tests my day, it does not define my existence. My

Farewell and Thanks to Stan Lee!
Heroes come in and out of our lives, often unrecognized and frequently under appreciated. On

Changes!
Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurological disorder in America with an estimated 6 million cases worldwide and approximately 1-1.5 million people in the United States.

It was just Halloween—so let’s talk about it! WHAT SCARES YOU?
If you are anything like me, you probably don’t need a raging lunatic with a

Parkinson’s is Still a Mystery!
In Norman Cousins’ book, Anatomy of An Illness, Cousins mentions a placebo study where over

We Can Work Through Pressure
Pressure hits us all. Some people thrive under pressure, while others just cannot deal with

What Every Person with Parkinson’s Needs to Know About Air Travel
Don’t be alarmed– but be aware, my fellow Parkinson’s disease travelers! As if we didn’t

Being Malleable Opens Potential Benefit!
Rigidity in thought and body may go hand in hand. Rigidity can be many people’s main complaint when they are first diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Keeping active, moving, exercise, and stretching are just a few of the tools to keep in mind when your body starts to stiffen up.

Tips for Staying Positive and Proactive
Here are some Tips for Staying Positive and Proactive: Take care of yourself. The more

An Exciting Documentary Project Called The Animated Mind of Oliver Sacks
UPDATE 07/23/18 – I am happy to report that The Animated Mind of Oliver Sacks project on

You’ve Got To Be A Kid, Sometimes! Let’s Go To the Movies!
It isn’t often that I write a movie review. Okay! In fact, I NEVER write
Accept Your Mission! It’s Not Impossible! Focus Your Energy, Wisely!
If you are embarrassed, sad, shamed, or lack self confidence about having Parkinson’s, I am here to tell you that you don’t have the energy or time to devote to such unproductive emotions.

Mother’s Day 2018
On this, the 8th Mother’s Day without her, I lit a candle and enjoyed her

Words Matter In Medicine–Compassion and Kindness Are 2 To Focus On!
When I was first diagnosed, the neurologist in 1991, coldly and in a matter of

Some Parkinson’s events and sites to make you aware of this #ParkinsonsAwarenessMonth 2018
This, as is every April, is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month—it is a time to learn

Stephen Hawking Went Far and Beyond Thus Excelling Limits, Barriers, and Boundaries!
In the past week, I mentioned the loss of Toys R US, which is a

Goodbye To Toys!
The World Weeps for Geoffrey—A Part of our childhood has gone! Without trying to sound

Don’t Expect Everyone To Understand Parkinson’s-2018!
This was my first blog post 10 years ago–slightly updated! When I was first diagnosed

AsoftVoice.com celebrates a decade of blogging on Parkinson’s disease!
It is official—this blog, http://www.Asoftvoice.com, is 10 years old! With over 300 archived posts pertaining

Building a Plan for Your Parkinson’s Disease and Your Health
Without some sort of plan or framework, it is very easy to get lost along

Nature on Netflix To Wake To, Sleep To, and Enjoy
Nature on Netflix To Wake To, Sleep To, and Enjoy – A Soft Voice In a Noisy World blog Karl Robb

The Magic in Magic!
The Magic isn’t gone, but it is fading fast. The art of magic will never

First Day of Winter–Oh Snow–Ho Ho!
Winter is cold and Winter is icy, The days are dark and the roads are

My Holiday Card!
My card to you for these holidays, Is one of appreciation, in so many ways,

Giving Shouldn’t Be Painful
This morning I received one of those nuisance solicitations from a charity that I had