As many of you know some medicines that people take on a prescription basis effect the sense of taste and foods that once tasted wonderful no longer taste nearly as good.  Patient’s tell me their stories along this line quite frequently.  Recently a patient who was able to cease taking medicine because her illness was in remission suddenly had her sense of taste “return to normal”.  I saw her in the hallway and she gave me a big hug as she said, “I can taste chocolate cake again and it is heavenly!” I love being able to celebrate victories of recovery with those who I have know when their illness seemed like it had control of them.  This patient felt she had her life back partly because she could again enjoy her favorite food.  This brings me to a larger concept.  In many visits patients share with me “victories” they have achieved.  I respond with excitement to each one of them as a way to affirm the patient in the healing process.

Try offering affirmation in as many situations as you can. I think you will discover the joy I have found in being able to celebrate victories large and small in the lives of others!