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Leap of Faith
I wouldn’t necessarily describe myself as a controlling person. I am generally someone who can go with the flow of life circumstances,...
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The Depths of Disappointment
Disappointment visits us in so many forms. Disappointment that we didn’t get that job promotion. Disappointment that we gained five...
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Making Meaning
Victor Frankl was a brilliant Viennese psychiatrist and Holocaust survivor, and author of the best selling book, “Man’s Search for...
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Seven Years
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...
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Loving Just Because
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...
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Creating A Home
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...
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Changing The World
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...
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Work In Progress
This weekend, I was reprimanding my daughter. I had asked her several times to turn off her IPad, and yet she continued on, happily...
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Invite Them In
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...
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The Salve of Empathy
For today’s Mindful Monday post, I would like to speak to the power of empathy. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Being a...
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The Power of Generosity
For today’s Mindful Monday post, I would like to share some thoughts about the power of generosity. Generosity has been on my mind...
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Flow Like Water
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...
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My Favorite Day
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...
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The Laundry and the Vacuuming
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...
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The Anatomy of a Hill
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...
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Can You Please Stop the Treadmill?
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...
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Mindful Mondays: The Human Touch
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...
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Mindful Mondays: Just Drink The Coffee
For today’s Mindful Mondays post, I would like to share with you a quote from Sharon Salzberg, esteemed meditation and mindfulness...
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Mindful Monday
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...