Image via Pexels This is another guest blog post from Emma Grace Brown. She hits on the basics. Plus there's a good reminder about brightening up your home. I have crystals in some windows because I'm delighted by the way the light shines through and hits the walls. Enjoy. If you are among the many … Continue reading 5 Steps to Better Mental Health through Self-care
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Building Communitas in 2022
2022 has barely begyn and I learned an inspiring new word: Communitas- No, I did not make it up. It’s not “community." It’s a latin word that means a strong sense of solidarity and bonding that develops among people experiencing a ritual, rite of passage or other transitional state together. Let’s back up a bit … Continue reading Building Communitas in 2022
Today is a Great Day to Reconnect
Over Memorial Day weekend I was able to reconnect with someone from high school. I hadn’t seen him since the ‘80s, and it was fun to catch up. At some point in our trip down memory lane, I asked him about his only sibling, his sister. The mood went from light to serious as he … Continue reading Today is a Great Day to Reconnect
Find Your Fun
If someone asked you, “What do you do to have fun?” would you respond with a blank stare? That’s understandable. You’ve been busy taking care of your patients by working extra hours to give them vaccines. You’re helping your family. You’re worried about the state of things. All of these activities have left you with … Continue reading Find Your Fun
Creating an Environment for Change
The other day I was looking at the word of the day from Word Genius. The word was ailurophile, which means “cat lover,” if you’re curious. These new and unusual words have landed in my inbox every day for years. And every day I vow to try to incorporate the word into my vernacular. But … Continue reading Creating an Environment for Change
4 Steps To Resolve Conflict
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xjc19AijXD8 The other day, one of the pharmacists I work with was waiting on a patient. This patient, Mr G, became angry about the price of his prescription. He swore at the pharmacist, called him a nose hole and said, “Pluck you!” as he walked away.* The pharmacist thinks that Mr. G. is the real … Continue reading 4 Steps To Resolve Conflict
The Importance of Dedication
For the past few decades, I’ve celebrated Hanukkah. I’ve always thought of Hanukkah as the season for miracles. But it doesn’t feel right to try to take on “miracles” in a blog post at this time. Instead, since the word “Hanukkah” in Hebrew means “dedication,” let’s see what that word could mean for you at … Continue reading The Importance of Dedication
The Difference Between Getting Better And Feeling Better
A few years ago, on my way to work, I was hit by a truck on a snow-covered highway. My doctors said that I would need 6 months to a year to fully recover and to get back to full-time work. However, I was sure I could get my health back much faster. I was … Continue reading The Difference Between Getting Better And Feeling Better
Confidence Doesn’t Come in a Bottle
If you’ve lived long enough, you’ve experienced some kind of loss. Maybe you’ve experienced the loss of a job, loss of health (including mental health), a breakup, not getting a promotion, or a failed business, to name a few. Loss can take a toll on self-confidence. If you’re accustomed to performing at a high level … Continue reading Confidence Doesn’t Come in a Bottle
If You Don’t Like It, Paint Over It
Your work means the world to you. It’s a big part of who you are. When things aren’t going well at work, you feel it in your heart because you don’t do this work just for the money. You take bad days personally. Because it is personal. You’re taking care of people, people who depend … Continue reading If You Don’t Like It, Paint Over It
Mary the Medicine Woman 