To the disappointment of my trainer, I often read magazines while on the elliptical machine at the gym. A favorite is Real Simple Magazine. I like the pictures, quotes, suggestions and some articles, though I often find myself disagreeing with the advice given in the Life Lessons section. Here’s an example.
Read MoreIf you are on Facebook, you probably see many of the same quotes I do. They are meant to inspire us or make us laugh or cause us to see something in a different light. I’ve read this one a few times as it’s made the rounds, and each time I’ve felt a thud in my stomach.
My intuition tells me that this quote is more likely to keep people stuck than set them free. So I’d like to tease out what troubles me about it.
Read MoreI have recently experienced the death of someone close to me. The suddenness of this loss reminds me how fragile life is. My concerns, thoughts, and worries had certainly not been on this ‘healthy’ person. I had been preparing for others close to me to make this transition, contemplating how their passing would affect my life. Not Tom.
Read MoreRecently I realized that my life became all about my schedule. Any blank spot on my iCal existed only to be filled - with work, dinner, a movie, a haircut, an appointment at the Apple Store to learn how to better use my iCal.
Read MoreThere’s an old joke that goes like this:
Read MoreThis article is about pain. And bullying. And how I think they are related.
Read MoreIt’s February and everyone’s thinking and talking about love. I’m reading all kinds of posts and ideas about love. Some examples are: “First, love yourself.” and “Don’t only let love in, let your love out.” I have also seen a workshop offered entitled “Fall in love with yourself this Season!” While what they are offering at this workshop looks delightful, I feel concerned when I hear this language. I’m not sure its possible.
Read MoreA patient that I’ve known for many years has been coming in for the past weeks complaining about a plumbing problem in his home. Each visit I got an update. The cast of characters in this story are: 1. Ed (my patient) 2. Sam (Ed’s plumber) 3. Ralph (Ed’s handyman) and 4. Joe (my plumber).
Read MoreI just caught a commercial for Dayquil on television. It stars the quarterback of the last Superbowl Championship team New Orleans, Drew Brees, and his wife. I can (with a lot of mindfulness) make peace with superstars selling pharmaceuticals.
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