From Crisis to Clarity: Choosing, Discerning, and Deciding in Patient Care
(photo taken by author in Kampong Glam Singapore ) “Listening [...]
Horizons to Mind Your Life
Many years ago, when I was an intern in Medicine [...]
A Journey into Medicine: A Pilgrimage of Calling
Over the last several years a small group of medical [...]
Navigating Disruption: Embracing Alternative Narratives of Connection and Compassion
Start close in, don’t take the second step or the [...]
Lost and Found: Navigating the Dark Forests of Personal Exile and Rediscovery
Nel mezzo del cammin di nostra vita mi ritrovai per [...]
On Vulnerability
To run from our vulnerability is to run from the [...]
On Calling: Need, Gladness, & the Caring of Others
Vocation is the place where our deep gladness meets the [...]
Connecting to Our Muse and Amor Fati
What is the knocking? What is the knocking at the [...]
Giving and Receiving: A Biological Imperative
The essay reflects on the interconnectedness of life and personal choices, emphasizing the role of biology and human nature in shaping individual paths. Drawing inspiration from St. Francis of Assisi, it highlights the significance of giving, asserting that the inclination to give is ingrained in our biology, impacting personal and professional development, particularly in the field of medicine, where the act of giving is integral to the well-being of individuals and the future of humanity. Explore more by reading this post.
A Blue Ocean Awaits Us All
Each of us, through the cultivation of the qualities of mindful practice- attentive observation, critical curiosity, beginner’s mind, and presence- can find a blue ocean of opportunity, satisfaction, meaning, and work. May the currents take you to new vistas and new depths, and may you invite others along- the ocean is vast, and there is plenty of room.