Reflecting on 9/11

with Mindfulness and Gratitude

Author

Peggy Gleason
September 10, 2024

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As the anniversary of September 11th approaches, memories of that day flood back.

I was in New York, working at a major medical center,

waiting for the injured to arrive.

The sense of helplessness as we prepared for what was coming will always stay with me.

For my family, the day holds even more weight. As a family of firefighters, we lost heroes—

brave souls who ran toward danger, embodying the true meaning of sacrifice.

In the years since, I’ve had to find ways to process the trauma and loss.

Mindfulness has been a powerful tool, helping me stay grounded in the present, even when the weight of memory feels overwhelming.

It’s a way to honor those we’ve lost while staying connected to the small blessings of everyday life.

I’ve also learned the importance of practicing gratitude—

not to diminish the pain, but to find balance.

Focusing on the good we still have, from the love of family to the resilience of our communities, helps shift our perspective.

As we remember 9/11, I invite you to take a moment for mindfulness, to pause, breathe, and reflect on the acts of courage and compassion we witnessed.

And in that moment, find gratitude for the lives we share, the lessons we’ve learned, and the strength that continues to carry us forward.

With a full heart,

Dr Peggy

Welcome back to another episode of the Professional Woman's Wellness Podcast!

From working as a critical care nurse to becoming a true pioneer in integrative health and wellness,

Dr. Peggy has devoted her life to helping women live healthier, more balanced lives. Trust me, you’re going to want to stick around for this one.

Dr. Peggy’s Journey to Wellness:

  • Dr. Peggy gets personal about her path from nursing to natural health. Her journey started at home, growing up in a family where caregiving was second nature.

  • "I was the youngest of six, and my brother had Down syndrome, so I learned early on that caring for others was just part of who I was."

  • Believe it or not, Dr. Peggy once thought she’d be an artist, but life had other plans.

  • "Art was my first love, but when I told my dad, he said, 'Artists are all drug addicts!' So, I ended up in healthcare… and never looked back."

  • Dr. Peggy drops some serious knowledge about what it means to be truly well, and it’s so much more than just physical health.

  • "Wellness is balance—it’s about how you move, how you feel, how you eat, and even how you relate to the world around you."

  • After decades in critical care, Dr. Peggy saw firsthand that simply treating symptoms wasn’t cutting it for her patients. She’s all about getting to the root cause.

  • "In the hospital, we were just putting band-aids on things. People would leave with meds, but no real solutions. That’s when I knew there had to be a better way."

  • Dr. Peggy talks about emotional eating and how slowing down and being mindful can transform your relationship with food.

  • "We don’t realize it, but how we eat is just as important as what we eat. When you slow down, you actually listen to your body and change those patterns."

  • "You’re not broken. You are perfect as you are. You have everything inside you to live a good, resourceful life."

  • "Wellness isn’t just about the body. It’s about how you feel, eat, move, and even how you relate to others."

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Conclusion:

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