Looked good, I ordered it, thanks.

Lin

You are welcome..
It has really helped me...Let me know what ya think when you begin to read it! Vicki

Is this it?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0861716264?ie=UTF8&tag=keitsikeitri-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=1789&creativeASIN=0861716264
I've been eying that one . . . I think part of me was hesitant because of the title, but after pulling it up, I see it is Buddhist inspired.

Fall 2010, I went to a local Buddhist temple as part of an immersion into a culture that was foreign to me (part of our final grade was to write about being exposed to something new, culturally). It was a very peaceful and welcoming experience.
Thanks for the tip! I will be adding it to my wish list!
I am saving up swagbucks for an amazon gift card . . . I have just a little bit to go!

Roseisrose: For me, the book helps me to "honor" where I am instead of beating myself up for not being as I used to me. There's more to us than our RA and she shares with us how to find it...Kermit the Frog: "It's not easy being green" ... This new way of life is "new" when
it happens to us and I find she gives us many tools to deal with it. She gives us Tips on how to get thru the rage, anger, frustration, etc. In a sense, chronic illness can be a death; dying to the old way. But, if were willing to see it, there is a newness that begins...doesn't happen over-night; it's certainly a been a process.
Hugs, Vicki
When you get the book, let me know so we can share our feelings.
Hugs, Vicki

Will do! Sounds very helpful!

I just ordered it. Also a good book:" Radical Acceptance" by Tara Brach. It's also based on Buddhist principles. I would highly recommend it.

Thank-you meganr....I will check it out. I am going to be-friend you and maybe we can share after you read some of the book. :-) Vicki

sorry I bought that book and couldn't get through the second chapter. I had Amazon refund my money. I refuse to believe I am sick. Not judging, just saying. I guess my RA just isn't that far advanced. I refuse to submit to the belief that I am sick. Probably still in denial and I hope to stay in denial until I am drop kicked out of it. Sorry ladies.
Just me.
My doctor told me a couple months ago "you have a very serious disease" and my reply was "BUT I"M NOT SICK". I appreciate everyone's support. If anyone wants my copy of this book message me and I will send it on. :-)

I just downloaded it. Thanks for the recommendation. Hugs

I'm going to purchase "How to Be Sick" and hope it helps me. Glad some people don't "feel sick, " and therefore don't need this book. I can barely hobble around, so yes I feel very sick and I need every inch of support I can muster. jane

I just started reading it and it is calming and hopeful. thank you...really need it today as the pain and swelling are bad.

For me, it was a little challenging at first; but, the more I read the more I could identify....I wrote her and she was wonderful to share with.
I'm going to befriend you...take care of yourself because you are worth taking care of! Hugs, Vicki