As we evolve through the human transformation from one state of being to another, change is ever-present. Through many pivots of life as we know it, as penned in history, as in a constant flow towards the future, what we believe to be a permanent fixture, is impermanence. Where we go from here to there […]
As we move through the transformation of living, there is a subtleness in the air. If you are still for long enough, you can feel it and sense the sweet aroma of the aftermath. It wafts through the very fabric of life itself….. In… The morning dew, We are permeated By the droplets of The […]
We are all taking care of our aging parents. Unfortunately, some of them are living on such a fixed income that it feels almost impossible to help them meet their needs and cater to some of their wants. Fortunately, with a bit of financial rearranging, they can have it all. Here are a few things […]
Sometimes we feel different, like we don’t belong in this world. Our connection to the universe is one that goes deep into the soul for contemplation, understanding, and learning. Richard Dugan, born legally blind, and through the efforts of his ophthalmologist 36 years later, he gained enough sight to be able to drive and enjoy […]
We all want to spend more time with aging parents and loved ones. So, when forces outside of your control force you to keep your distance, you may feel afraid, anxious, and guilty. While these feelings are completely normal, you should know that distance doesn’t have to mean sacrificing care or connection for your loved […]
I was holding my husband last night when he took his last breath. He left this earth at 10:55 pm (June 19, 2020 with acute pulmonary edema) after a week of declining health. No, it was not the Covid-19. It was after 21 years of fighting heart disease and resulting vascular dementia – to stay […]
Greg Hammer, MD is a Stanford University Medical Center pediatric intensive care physician, pediatric anesthesiologist, researcher, world-renowned guest lecturer, and author of GAIN Without Pain: The Happiness Handbook for Health Care Professionals. With an increase in burnout and stress among his colleagues and medical professionals, Dr. Hammer is striving to bring a Culture of Wellness […]
The pandemic has changed the way psychotherapy is currently provided. My local listserve is burning up with colleagues talking about the problems, ethical factors, insurance questions, the extra energy required, and more, regarding telehealth. In business it is said that in a crisis many people suffer but some people become wealthy. For example, delivery companies […]
Before I dive into the lessons I learned from Everest, first of all, how did the whole thing start? The credit goes to the documentary movie “Touching the Void”. It was my first winter in Boston. As a fresh MBA graduate, I was working a 12-hours-a-day corporate job and focused on my career track only. […]