Category: Doctor’s Thoughts

We all have fantasies– and they can be great. In our fantasies, we are not bound by the constraints of time, resources, societal expectations, or

Our culture and society can often feel obsessed with finding happiness. We are told to cultivate joy, and just be happy. We spend time making

There is tremendous variation in us humans: how we live, what we think about, why we do things, who we care for, what we look

I recently went to a memorial for a member of our family. It was a sorrowful event, as memorials are. However, it also caused me

I recently got back from a trip. Before I left, I had put a few blocks in my schedule, so that on my return, I

Discomfort plays a crucial role in our growth. Despite its negative connotations, avoiding discomfort can lead to significant problems in our lives. Often, our fear

One of the phrases I like a lot, when starting something new, is start out as you intend to go on. The idea is that as we

I often talk to patients in the office and ask about how something made them feel. I’ll get a blank look, a shrug, or a

Humans are hauntingly dualistic. We are capable of stunning generosity, kindness, and empathy. We also can be heartbreakingly cruel, greedy, and indifferent. This duality lives

You are doing the best you can. So am I. Actually, so is everyone. At any one moment, at any given time, we are all