Coraggio - Lessons for Living from an Italian Grandmother
  • Home
  • Photo Gallery
  • Blog
  • About
  • Events
  • Shop
  • Contact
Home Photo Gallery Blog About Events Shop Contact
Coraggio - Lessons for Living from an Italian Grandmother
Lessons for Living from an Italian Grandmother
  • Home
  • Photo Gallery
  • Blog
  • About
  • Events
  • Shop
  • Contact
Courage, Gratitude, Hope, Life Courage, Pain

Sept Pain Awareness Month

September 29, 2015 by Lisa Gigliotti No Comments

Thank you  to The Big Show Radio and TV host Michael Patrick Sheils to tell early morning listeners about ways to manage your pain! Tune in at 4:34 minutes to hear about Gov. Snyder’s and LARA’s links.

Share:
Courage, Gratitude, Hope, Life Courage, Pain, Rheumatoid Arthritis

Pain Awareness Month radio interview www.MIBigShow.com

September 20, 2015 by Lisa Gigliotti No Comments

Tune in tomorrow at 6:47AM to hear Pain Awareness Month talk hospitality of www.MIBigShow.com host Michael Patrick Shiels.

LiveStream is available to all at above website. Lansing viewers TV Fox 47  and 9 more radio stations in mid and west Michigan.

See more about Pain Awareness Month and resources available to people living with pain, their loved ones, and health professionals at www.Michigan.gov/pm and #MIPAM15

See also WOOD Radio Grand Rapids for last week’s podcast on pain management information

Share:
Courage, End of Life, Grandmother, Gratitude, Hope, Life Courage, Myasthenia Gravis, Pain, Rheumatoid Arthritis

Season of Promise: Hope, Inspiration, Rejuvenation, Courage

March 22, 2015 by Lisa Gigliotti No Comments

As with Spring comes renewal: thank you to Tepel Brothers Printers for the visionary renovation of the Coraggio Book 4 cover texture and coil; to Devereaux Beauchaine for colors that POP like spring growth, and to Harriet Tepel, Martha Harper, and Amy Roberge, for the invigorating cover unveiling celebration!

May the new Coraggio Book 4 bring Hope to this season of Promise and inspire those who hear the six Coraggio talks now through April.  check out the dates and locations on this website’s home page for a talk near you!

 

Share:
Gratitude, Hope, Life Courage, Pain, Rheumatoid Arthritis

Pain Awareness month, check out the “State of Pain” in Michigan report

September 30, 2014 by Lisa Gigliotti No Comments

On the last day of Pain Awareness month, check out the “State of Pain” in Michigan report. The report was picked up by the Associated Press and media outlets around the country heralded Michigan’s resources for accessing pain treatment and management. http://wnmufm.org/post/mi-agencies-address-chronic-pain-management

Read the recommendations of the Michigan Advisory Committee on Pain and Symptom Management; and all the best practices and pain self-management tips here: http://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-35299_63294_63303_45947—,00.html

 

 

Share:
Courage, Gratitude, Hope, Life Courage, Uncategorized

The Rainbow’s Promise!

July 27, 2014 by Lisa Gigliotti No Comments

Driving home with the tempest’s clearing skies behind me and

a phenomenal rainbow in front of me

…the promise of a marvelous week ahead!

 

Rainbow 7 27 14 sm

Share:
Courage, Gratitude, Hope, Life Courage, Myasthenia Gravis

Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month–“I am well, I am well…All is Well”

June 27, 2014 by Lisa Gigliotti No Comments

Myasthenia Gravis Awareness month came on the heels of grieving my dear Papa’s passing.  A minor flare in symptoms served as a good reminder of the mind-body connection.  Even though I am consoled by the blessings through his life and his last days, with recognition of facial muscle weakness and inability to draw a deep breath, I made a conscious effort to say out loud each morning and before sleeping,

 

        “I am well, I am well…All is Well”.

 

As I affirm that I love every working muscle and every muscle needing a little encouragement, wellness settles into body and soul.

 

With only four days left of MG Awareness month, I invite you to “Like” the Facebook “Coraggio—Lesson from an Italian Grandmother” page, and while there grab some courage and join me in shouting, “With Courage I Can!”

Share:
End of Life, Gratitude, Hope, Italian, Life Courage

Risposare in Pace “Rest in Peace” – Papa

May 29, 2014 by Lisa Gigliotti No Comments

Tuesday’s Funeral Mass was a beautiful celebration of the life of mio Papa; a father who imparted to his children the importance of Faith and Famiglia.

We will miss your vibrant stories.

We are grateful for the lifetime of Patience, Wisdom and Love.

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAGigliotti Obituary

Share:
Gratitude, Hope, Italian, Life Courage, Myasthenia Gravis

As the Viticoltore Cares for his Grapevines – Avoid Cold for Myasthenia Gravis

January 24, 2014 by Lisa Gigliotti No Comments

Extreme heat can worsen symptoms of Myasthenia Gravis.

But did you know that extreme cold can also exacerbate symptoms of this neuromuscular disease?

After diagnosis, it was suggested I to try to select my environs as if a hothouse orchid – moderate temperatures.

 

With the sub-zero wind howling against my window tonight, this Southern-Italian-blooded girl rather imagines the viticoltore (grapevine grower) who caringly selected the spectacular setting in this photo for his beloved crops.  Nestled along the Naples, Italy, coast, near the homes of cousins Flavio and Daniela Starnone, the soft Mediterranean breeze soothes the plants from the summer heat.  Yet the caretaker of the vines knows the modest winter temperatures will nurture the purplish globe fruit to optimal sugar content and succulence—without bringing harm.

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

 

Tonight I am reminded to care for myself as the viticoltore does his grapevines.  It is okay to turn the thermostat up a couple more degrees, nestle under a fluffy comforter with my photo album, and convey myself to a sunny seaside stroll between the rows of a Neapolitan vineyard. Salute and stay warm!

Share:
Courage, End of Life, Hope, Life Courage

A Rosebud’s Hope

October 26, 2013 by Lisa Gigliotti No Comments

For those of you who struggle for hope this day…I reflect on the hope of the rosebud outside my window. As darkness fell each night this week I yearned for it to bravely endure despite frosty air.  At dawn’s first light I rushed to glimpse—Yes! Vibrancy amid the grey!—its endurance brought me amazement’s inspiration.

 

A Rosebud’s Hope

A Rosebud’s Hope

 

The hope of the rosebud, that no matter how dark and despairing the night, it must continue, to bring the full potential it bears. For the bud knows that by its mere existence at the break of the dark, desperate struggle, its exquisite beauty and miraculous endurance will shine inspiration upon all whose gaze it greets.  Hope.  Always Hope. Spero sempre.

Share:
Page 4 of 4«1234

About the Author

Lisa Gigliotti is an attorney who has lived for more than twenty-five years with severe rheumatoid arthritis and serious myasthenia gravis. Through those years’ thirteen major surgeries and use of a wheelchair Lisa has maintained a fulfilling and positive life.

Read More

Videos

Latest Posts

Int’l Women’s Day Homage to Hungarian Grandmother

March 9, 2022

LEAD with LOVE!

February 22, 2022

About the Coraggio! Books

Based on Old World principles, the books and lessons explain the importance of loving yourself and others. Coraggio! illustrates how courage-inspired love can benefit your health and improve your relationships.

Latest News

  • Int’l Women’s Day Homage to Hungarian Grandmother
  • LEAD with LOVE!
© 2017 Coraggio! · All Rights Reserved
  • Home
  • Photo Gallery
  • Blog
  • About
  • Events
  • Shop
  • Contact