Category Archives: healing

growing, coping, coming to peace with the world

Success and Failure: Partners in Crime

Posted on August 24, 2015 by admin

“Success is not a place at which one arrives, but rather the spirit with which one undertakes and continues the journey.” – Alex Noble At age 30, Martin Ramirez left his wife and two children in Mexico to earn money on the … Continue reading →

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5 Ways of Looking at Yourself

Posted on August 18, 2015 by admin

These five meditations will help you step outside your mind. You can see things differently out there.  I suggest trying one at a time over a series of days to see which you like. Some may not be right for … Continue reading →

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The Music of Life

Posted on August 9, 2015 by admin

Last month I was at a clinic getting my blood drawn. The Jamaican lab tech was singing the whole time. Her voice cheered me up and relaxed me. I asked her why she sang, and she said, “I just like … Continue reading →

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Everyone on Earth

Posted on July 26, 2015 by admin

Three things you might not know about the people you share this world with: 1. Everyone on Earth is here to entertain you. Enjoy the show. 2. Everyone on Earth is here to teach you something. Pay attention. 3. Everyone … Continue reading →

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Unwanted Blessings

Posted on July 6, 2015 by admin

When painful things come to you, look deeper. They may be blessings in disguise. When my friend Nora was 24, she married Fredrik, her tall, good-looking high school sweetheart. She supported him through medical school and residency in San Francisco, … Continue reading →

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