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I wouldn’t necessarily describe myself as a controlling person.  I am generally someone who can go with the flow of life circumstances,...

Disappointment visits us in so many forms.  Disappointment that we didn’t get that job promotion.  Disappointment that we gained five...

Victor Frankl was a brilliant Viennese psychiatrist and Holocaust survivor, and author of the best selling book, “Man’s Search for...

I have never been one to be the life of the party.  In college and medical school, you would most likely find me studying on a Friday or...

Lately, I find myself preoccupied with minor issues.  Even as I am fretting, I am aware that I am sweating the small things.  There is a...

Whenever I sit down on Sunday evenings to write these posts, it is an opportunity for me to reflect on what has been on my heart and...

I recently read a wonderful and inspiring book, entitled “The Promise of a Pencil,” by Adam Braun.  In his book, Adam shares how he left...

This weekend, I was reprimanding my daughter.  I had asked her several times to turn off her IPad, and yet she continued on, happily...

For today’s Mindful Monday post, I would like to share a poem with you from one of my favorite poets, Rumi: This being human is a guest...

For today’s Mindful Monday post, I would like to speak to the power of empathy.  May is Mental Health Awareness Month.  Being a...

For today’s Mindful Monday post, I would like to share some thoughts about the power of generosity. Generosity has been on my mind...

For today’s Mindful Monday post, I would like to share some thoughts about transition.  As Spring is in season, transition has been on my...

For today’s Mindful Monday post, I would like to share with you a quote from the “Tao of Pooh.” “What day is it?” asked Pooh. “It’s...

For today’s Mindful Monday post, I would like to reflect on the beauty of the ordinary moment. Life, and all of our memories, are built...

For today’s Mindful Monday post, I would like to share with you a story from my weekend run. One of my favorite weekend morning...

For today’s Mindful Monday post, I would like to share a story with you. This past weekend, I was trying to get a quick workout in on our...

For today’s Mindful Monday post, I would like to share with you a poem that I heard over the weekend. On Saturday, I was fortunate enough...

For today’s Mindful Mondays post, I would like to share with you a quote from Sharon Salzberg, esteemed meditation and mindfulness...

Mondays can be difficult for all of us.  Let’s do what we can to make it feel a little better.  Every Monday, my intention is to post an...