1. New tradition I’m instilling (or at least trying to)… I am a BIG fan of tradition. And as life changes, it is important to welcome new traditions… and honor old traditions. Past traditions are lovingly engrained in our memories (Thank you, Huhman family!)… being welcomed with open arms into existing traditions is heartwarming and…
Our ancestors had it hard. They were likely often hungry and cold. They hunted and gathered to get what they could to survive. They had to weather storms, floods, fluctuations in climate. They were likely bruised and battered most days keeping up camp, moving camp as needed, and doing what they had to without the…
1. Super cool thing that happened to me this week… People are often surprised to know that I see lots of babies and kids in my practice. This week, I was blessed to get to check 5-day-old Francesca. As she lied across her father’s lap, it hit me that I had been taking care of…
In an effort to trigger you to take action, think bigger, and finally go after your dreams, motivational speakers and self-improvement experts will often suggest imagining what you would do if you only had a specified (and usually short) time to live. Our behavior is often dictated by our circumstances, but it is our perceivedcircumstances…
1. Story worth sharing again… I posted this story on here a few years ago, but it’s worth reposting. The story of the Golden Buddha pretty much sums up my philosophy on health, wellness, human potential, and the fact that you are an AMAZING human being. Here it is… 2. An old study I’ve been…
If you had plumbing work that needed to be done, would you call an electrician? If you wanted to get a haircut, would you go to the grocery store? To get what you want, it helps to get the proper professionals involved. It would be foolish to be upset that your plumbing wasn’t done properly…
1. A remarkable human being… I had heard about this guy years ago, but came across his story again this week. His name is Steven Wiltshire, he is autistic, and he has an incredible ability to draw city landscapes and skylines. What makes it so amazing? He does it from memory, after just a 30-45…
Humans love drama. We like to take small things and make them big. We like to tell stories. We like to exaggerate, amplify, and magnify. When bad things happen to us in life, we ruminate, wallow, and sit in it. You likely know someone who is still telling the story of how they were wronged,…
1. Message I heard this week that I loved… and have shared with friends, patients, and our kids… Ed Mylett has a podcast each week with interviews of significant people. He also posts motivational and personal growth messages each week that are usually less than 20 minutes. This one is only 12 minutes, and it…
A patient of mine was very interested in having her genes tested. Having been adopted, she felt the findings could give her more insight into who she was, and possibly what health risks she may need to be aware of. When I asked about the results, she took a deep breath, shook her head, and…