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Doctor as Magician
- Kate Bowler shared a story where a doctor humorously acted as a magician to help her mentally prepare for a painful procedure.
- This moment bridged their worlds, making them both feel human again in a clinical setting.
New Time Horizons in Illness
- Kate Bowler redefined time during illness as intervals between scans instead of a limitless future.
- This shift allowed her to measure hope and live fully despite uncertainty.
Chronos vs Chiros Time
- Bowler distinguishes between Chronos (linear) and Chiros (disruptive) time, telling how illness creates impactful before-and-after moments.
- She emphasizes how such 'apocalyptic' times reveal life’s fragility and demand deep existential courage.