Doc's Thoughts

Most of the things that matter deeply to us and that bring us joy are not things that we own. We do not own our

As we grow and move into new roles, or step into new situations, it’s common to feel inadequate—like we don’t belong, aren’t ready, or are

We spend a lot of time chasing happiness—trying to become more joyful, more fulfilled, more content. We believe we know what stands in the way

I’ve been thinking along about what we teach, what those around us learn from us, and how the lessons we intend to teach are often

Many of us, myself included, suffer from disappointment because we hold ourselves to high standards. We expect a lot from ourselves and from our work.

Chemical coping is another name for addiction. It describes a cycle: feel distress, take a chemical, feel better. The specific chemical might be fentanyl, alcohol,