Tag: cognitive overload;
Care Partner
Posted: April 14, 2014 by Tamara Puffer
I’m making plans to attend the Institute on Theology and Disability in Dallas in June of this year. Although it is an expensive trip, I really want to go. It’s one of the few places where I feel valued for my insights as a person with a disability. I know I am respected for what […]
Read more...SUMMER INSTITUTE ON THEOLOGY AND DISABILITY
Posted: July 11, 2013 by Tamara Puffer
I received this picture from a friend and it seems just right for how I feel today. When I look at a moon, I get such strength and courage. It’s a visual reminder to me that God is always there and I’ll be just fine. Since I needed this reminder, I wore my moon earings […]
Read more...Busy, Busy, Busy
Posted: January 31, 2013 by Tamara Puffer
My experiment to try to be more involved with things is certainly a bit of challenge for me now. When I was in Atlanta, I often became overloaded cognitively which meant too much information was coming at me and the only way I could handle it was to shut out the world for a few […]
Read more...A New Year
Posted: January 17, 2013 by Tamara Puffer
TAGS: Choir, cognitive overload;, cognitive overload; overstimulation, creative, disability, over stimulation
I finally made the switch to WordPress. It is much easier to comment now so I do hope folks will take advantage of this. One doesn’t need to have a brain injury to comment but I really see this blog as a place where brain injury survivors can share their struggles as well as their […]
Read more...Advent: Rohr
Posted: December 13, 2012 by Tamara Puffer
I am using Richard Rohr’s Advent meditations this year. Today he “hit the nail of the head” for me. Mathew 11:15 says, “Let anyone with ears listen!” Rohr points out how much Jesus talks about seeing, hearing, listening and about not being blind. He used to think this was just for “hard-hearted” folks but he’s come […]
Read more...“Overwhelming”
Posted: November 26, 2012 by Tamara Puffer
The title for Mark Ramsey’s sermon at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church yesterday morning was “overwhelming.” It definitely got my attention since I have such a problem with being overwhelmed. This is really an issue for folks who are brain injury survivors. Over stimulation, cognitive overload, and mental fatigue are just a few words which describe our feeling of being […]
Read more...Light of the World
Posted: October 26, 2012 by Tamara Puffer
This picture is a National Geographic image that was modified to contain all the seasons of the year. I like it because it contains the moon AND the sun – two images that are important to my faith. The moon reminds me that even in the darkness, God is there. The sun reminds me of […]
Read more...Beach
Posted: September 7, 2012 by Tamara Puffer
Michael and I went to Myrtle Beach for a few days this week. I think this is the best time to go since hotels are cheaper and we can take Sparky. Pictured at left is Michael and Sparky as they romped on the beach. I’ve never really understood the need for vacations. Oh I like going […]
Read more...Transformation
Posted: July 30, 2012 by Tamara Puffer
TAGS: cognitive overload;, mental fatigue, overstimulation, Presbytery, resting brain, spatial orientation
Yesterday at Circle of Mercy Mahan Siler preached a sermon titled When the Power Goes Out. I must say I could really relate to it. He spoke about powerlessness and how this drives us to prayer. In his sermon last night Mahan reminded us of I Corinthians 12:7 where Paul writes about the “thorn in his […]
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