In this day and age, it seems like for many people, their happiness doesn’t just hinge on what they have or how much they have, but on what they have and how much they have compared to their friends and neighbors. It is human nature to compare yourself to those around you, but this could…
I don’t want to sound like an old man, but things have changed over the years, haven’t they? We’ve got a new generation of people with what some might call a skewed work ethic; most people are spending more money than they make; and relationship dynamics have been heavily altered by things like texting and…
I am always intrigued when visiting history museums. They are loaded with shiny gold icons, polished marble sculptures, and intricately designed pottery. What amazes me is that most of these priceless pieces were buried. Untouched for many years, they slowly got covered over time. Layer by layer, they disappeared under the dirt, eventually going unnoticed…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “seasonal influenza (flu) can be detected year-round in the United States.” They also state that the most common time for the flu is fall and winter. This time of year is often referred to as cold and flu season. What happens this time of year…
Wouldn’t it be nice if we could snap our fingers and instantly have what we want? If only it were that easy. There are many reasons for the disparity among people, with some living at the top, doing fulfilling work, engaged in deep, meaningful relationships, being financially free, and being fit and strong, while others…
There is a lot of fear these days. Will I get sick? Is my job safe with all the changes going on? Could I lose everything in my retirement fund? Are my kids okay? Is the country falling apart? We have several things working against us in this regard. For one, as humans, we are…
Have you ever given some deeper thought on what healing is and where it comes from? There is so much talk about health and healthcare these days, but most of it revolves around medication, surgeries, diagnostic testing, and insurance. Few discussions delve into healing. Where does it come from? How does it happen? Where can…
You ask A.I. a question. It gives you an answer. You take that answer as fact and use that information for whatever it was you needed. If what it told you is correct and accurate, great! Your outcome should be good, your success goes up, and all is well. But what if it is wrong?…
I have heard numerous stories lately from friends and patients where they inadvertently offended another person. And of course, you can’t read or listen to the news without hearing about someone expressing serious disgust because of how they were treated by another person. It should go without saying that we have a moral obligation to…
It is that time of year! The kids are back in school, and parents can get back into a new set of routines. Some parents love getting back into the school mode, while others dread it. Regardless of how you feel about it, we can all agree that helping our children do the best they…