The Diamond Inside of Us
As a primary care doc, sometimes I would tell this story to plant a seed of hope in my patients- that perhaps their lives can go differently, if they choose.
Read MoreAs a primary care doc, sometimes I would tell this story to plant a seed of hope in my patients- that perhaps their lives can go differently, if they choose.
Read MoreSometimes we look for the answers elsewhere, when the answer may be right there- in front of us.
Read MoreAnd what meaning it has!
The flower represents femininity, gentleness, dignity, and perseverance. While they are soft and subtle in color, they are strong in their appearance, blooming boldly.
Morally, Spiritually, Ethically, Righteously, Honestly- none of us have the right to take away someone else’s life. And if you’re at the point in your life like I am, where you wonder if there is more to life than what you just see – it’s literally bad karma to kill.
Read MoreOver the last decade- my relationship with my mother has become very difficult. And with the realization that our relationship is very difficult, complicated, and now strained, it started to make sense why things seemed so awkward growing up, or maybe why I did things growing up that I didn’t imagine a normal kid or…
Read MorePerhaps Dying and Death is not what we think it is. I found my conversation with Dr. Christopher Kerr, MD PhD, this week so interesting- the fact that the majority of people who are dying are having end of life experiences which could be life-affirming, self-healing, comforting, insightful, and therapeutic. Perhaps we as physicians don’t…
Read MoreI have a fascination with female badasses that care. In life or in spirit.I recently learned about Guanyin or Kuan yin or Guan yim, who is the Buddhist bodhisattva associated with compassion. Yes- I may be slow on the uptake, but I am thankful I started to wonder about her midlife, then never having known….
Read MoreThe process of Calling-out in our culture today can be dehumanizing. I found Professor Loretta Ross so inspiring because she speaks so honestly about how derisive calling-out is, and brings up a more productive and humane approach to correct the wrongs.Let’s be real. Who hasn’t made a mistake? And I think the word mistake should be…
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