That has to be one of the most frustrating ironies on the face of this planet. Why? You have worked so hard. You put in the blood, sweat, and tears. You have been stressed. You made unbelievable sacrifices. And then… Someone else comes along and does it without even breaking a sweat. They sell their…
I am grateful for my parents who do their best to take care of me. They are strong people. They are good-hearted. They fight for my well-being. They push me to succeed. They push me to fulfill my dreams. They support me in their special way. They support me even though I don’t deserve their…
How are you? How would most people respond to that question? We often know that this question is meant to exchange niceties. So we respond in a polite manner. “I’m fine” or “I’m good”. And throw in a, “Thanks. How about you?” And we expect the same or similar response in return. A friend of…
This is something I never thought I would ever experience. And although I’m a Doctor, I am a Doctor that is a human being. As a human being in a very stressful profession, I come across many situations where confidence is at a premium. However this is not an issue only in the field of…
Success is often hidden. Isn’t that ironic? How can success be hidden when everybody seems to flout it? People hide their failures, not their success. That’s how it works… Right? Well, not necessarily. Because success is hidden within failure. Not only that, success is hidden within disappointment. Hidden within frustration. Hidden within anguish. I know…
Ukraine has entered the world’s consciousness in a big way. And while I am aware of the war the Ukrainian people must endure, I absolutely admire their compassion! Images and video of the Ukranian invasion are all over the internet. And perhaps for the first time, we are seeing the reality of what war actually…
We are very busy people. It doesn’t matter who you talk to, we each share in the human experience. And part of that experience is to be busy. Very busy. Too busy. There seems to be no time for anything! Between responsibilities towards our families and career, there seems to be little time left for…
“‘I can’t see a way through’ said the boy. ‘Can you see your next step?’ ‘Yes’ ‘Just take that’ said the horse” ~ The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy. The path of life is often unclear. The road ahead uncertain. Much like in a snow storm. “If only it…
We can all be better as individuals. Many people think that they need to be 100% better. They are motivated and excited to make these big changes and have a burning desire to achieve their ideal vision today! That’s great! But what always seems to happen? Failure. People realize that what they want to achieve…
Why do we care about pain? Because pain can cause suffering. But does all pain lead to suffering? No. For example: We stubbed our toe hard. We might yell a few profanities, immediately sit down and begin nursing the toe like a baby that is crying. Do we actually cry in this situation? Not usually….