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Thoughtful and compassionate, Becky Blue is a geriatric and faith community nurse. Her compassion grew at an early age as she spent afternoons with Grandma, coincidentally the name of one of her magical poems. In her book, Turning-The Magic and Mystery of More Days, you will find essays, poetry and questions, some of the poems written almost 50 years ago with so much meaning for today. 

“As we age, we connect the dots on our whole life experience.”

Becky’s practice is interdisciplinary. Working in churches enabled her to bring in multiple practitioners to serve the churchgoers and to include mind, body and spirit in the conversations. Becky is especially interested in the 5 senses and how one’s life can be enriched through hearing, sight, taste, smell and feel. Most important is to maintain an explorer’s mindset. As one sense loses full capacity, the other senses create an urge to explore. Staying curious brings up  a sense of bravery.

CONNECT WITH BECKY:

E. beckyblue@mac.com

Book: Turning: The Magic & Mystery of More Days

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