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December 8, 2023
Donna Chacko
Letter to My Daughters

It is really humbling to finally see and admit the truth.

Letter to My Daughters
November 4, 2023
Donna Chacko
The Healing Magic of a Smile

It sounds too good to be true. A habit that is easy, quick, and free—and good for you and for others!

The Healing Magic of a Smile
October 11, 2023
Donna Chacko
Mercy vs. Justice

Mercy wins out.

Mercy vs. Justice
September 11, 2023
Donna Chacko
Identifying Your Faults and Failures: How and ...

When we open ourselves to His mercy and healing, we bring more love and peace into our hurting world.

Identifying Your Faults and Failures: How and Why?
August 8, 2023
Donna Chacko
Discovering C.S. Lewis---Again!

Join me in rediscovering C.S. Lewis yet again.

Discovering C.S. Lewis---Again!
Donna Chacko
June 11, 2019

What are Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)?

Donna Chacko
June 11, 2019
What are Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)?

Working as a physician for the underserved and homeless in our nations’s capital was an eye-opener for me. I saw patients with multiple health problems. Why so many diseases? Lifestyle choices, stress, and poverty? Yes, but there was something else, something big, which I only came to understand later.

Tagged: 2019, ACEs, psychology, stress

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Donna Chacko
May 16, 2019

The Footsteps of St. Francis

Donna Chacko
May 16, 2019
The Footsteps of St. Francis

I recently returned from visiting my daughter and grandchildren in Umbria, Italy. As we roamed around small towns and beautiful green hillsides and visited Assisi, I couldn’t stop thinking about St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of ecologists: “Had he stepped where I am stepping?” …

Tagged: 2019

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Donna Chacko
April 16, 2019

Lessons from the Garden

Donna Chacko
April 16, 2019
Lessons from the Garden

I am increasingly fascinated by the cycle of life after death and growth after loss. At Easter, Christians joyfully celebrate this very thing: Jesus resurrected to new life after His death on a cross, thereby earning new life for each of us. But this cycle is part of life for all of us.

Tagged: attitude, nature, religion, meaning of life, 2019, wonder

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Donna Chacko
March 27, 2019

Muscles

Donna Chacko
March 27, 2019
Muscles

I always knew muscles were a good thing. So, not being able to find my quadricep muscles—even when I grasped my thigh while contracting the muscles as hard as I could—really bothered me. I was weak, had osteoporosis, and was not doing the weight-bearing exercises that could help me.

Tagged: exercise, body, habits, 2019

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Donna Chacko
February 22, 2019

Is Your Bad Day a Blessing in Disguise?

Donna Chacko
February 22, 2019
Is Your Bad Day a Blessing in Disguise?

When you’re having a bad day, what’s really going on?

Tagged: prayer, mindfulness, attitude, 2019

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Donna Chacko
January 14, 2019

Quiet

Donna Chacko
January 14, 2019
Quiet

Does the constant noise and busyness of our world make it difficult for you to actually hear God, others, or even your own voice? Try these 4 tips for finding quiet and reconnection.

Tagged: silence, centering prayer, listen, mindbodyspirit, listening, 2019, meditation

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Donna Chacko
December 18, 2018

The Christmas Gift

Donna Chacko
December 18, 2018
The Christmas Gift

During Christmas, Christians like myself celebrate the birth of Jesus. His birth was quite a gift, as is our faith. Let me briefly describe the connection between my gift of faith and wellness. 

Tagged: religion, prayer, mindfulness, whole health, 2018

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Donna Chacko
December 5, 2018

All Men Are Equal Before Fish

Donna Chacko
December 5, 2018
 All Men Are Equal Before Fish

What does being in nature and observing the humble fish teach us about body, mind, and spirit? A lot, apparently. But you have to pay attention.

Tagged: nature, silence, psychology, listening, 2018

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Donna Chacko
November 9, 2018

Will You Take the Challenge?

Donna Chacko
November 9, 2018
Will You Take the Challenge?

Are you living your life on auto-pilot, in a perfunctory manner? Many of us are. Are you ready to bring intention to your everyday? If so, take the Perfunctory Challenge!

Tagged: mindfulness, 2018

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Donna Chacko
October 7, 2018

We Can Turn the Tide

Donna Chacko
October 7, 2018
We Can Turn the Tide

The last few weeks have been agonizing for our country. All of us witnessed the unspeakable pain experienced by Dr. Ford and Judge Kavanaugh, their families, as well as the many men and women touched by sexual misconduct. How can we heal? How do we turn the tide?

Tagged: politics, attitude, listening, 2018, Division

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Donna Chacko
September 14, 2018

9 + 3 Ways to Happily Live to a Hundred

Donna Chacko
September 14, 2018
9 + 3 Ways to Happily Live to a Hundred

Learn the 9 steps to healthy aging, plus three bonus steps!

Tagged: lifestyle, habits, prayer, eating, exercise, attitude, 2018, wonder

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Donna Chacko
August 31, 2018

One Crisis, One Catastrophe

Donna Chacko
August 31, 2018
One Crisis, One Catastrophe

Recently I have been preoccupied with two disasters, the first dealing with my faith, and the second with my profession.

Tagged: habits, psychology, tobacco, 2018

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Donna Chacko
July 11, 2018

School for Holiness

Donna Chacko
July 11, 2018
 School for Holiness

I recently travelled to Israel with a large group. The nine-day pilgrimage did not turn out to be the reflective and sacred experience I anticipated. That is, not until I made one significant, subtle shift.

Tagged: community, prayer, 2018

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Donna Chacko
May 27, 2018

"Tyranny of Niceness"

Donna Chacko
May 27, 2018
"Tyranny of Niceness"

Are you too nice? See how the internal drive to be nice and always please others can override the internal drive to be honest and true to one’s self.

Tagged: psychology, attitude, prayer, 2018

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Donna Chacko
May 1, 2018

Seeking the Hidden Riches

Donna Chacko
May 1, 2018
Seeking the Hidden Riches

"Writing is a process in which we discover what lives in us." Discover with me the unexpected benefits of writing.

Tagged: meaning of life, listening, prayer, 2018

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Donna Chacko
April 1, 2018

"Slow Medicine" at Christ House

Donna Chacko
April 1, 2018
"Slow Medicine" at Christ House

When you’re struggling you want fast answers. What if the answer is slowing down? See how "Slow medicine" works at Christ House, and how it can work for you too!

Tagged: slow medicine, community, 2018

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Donna Chacko
March 6, 2018

This Mindfulness Stuff Works

Donna Chacko
March 6, 2018
This Mindfulness Stuff Works

Centering Prayer can help you break the cycle of ingrained behavior. Let me share with you something that happened to me last week.

Tagged: meditation, mindfulness, centering prayer, 2018

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Donna Chacko
February 13, 2018

Are You Regular?

Donna Chacko
February 13, 2018
Are You Regular?

The four healthy habits that bring regularity in the bathroom also help improve or prevent 75% of chronic disease!

Tagged: bowel habits, 2018

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Donna Chacko
January 15, 2018

Silence

Donna Chacko
January 15, 2018
Silence

"Silence is God's first language." Learn how silence helps you grow closer to God and what it can teach you.

Tagged: listening, silence, centering prayer, prayer, nature, 2018

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Donna Chacko
December 19, 2017

Your Path.....

Donna Chacko
December 19, 2017
Your Path.....

Do you suffer from chronic illness, pain, obesity, stress or anxiety? See how my new “My Path” program can help you to journey closer to God, health, and serenity!

Tagged: prayer, exercise, eating, mindfulness, centering prayer, 2017

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