Recently a friend asked me if I missed my traditional medical job. My response was immediate and unequivocal. No! The clarity of my response surprised me and perhaps my friend. Why not, he asked me? Why not, I thought? Why not? To answer that question requires a longer answer, for sure! So, allow me to…
Photo source:http://readingcloth.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/iconography-of-draupadi.html This week I deeply pondered the idea of how we ‘defend’ ourselves against the Presence of Love. We think of defenses as military arms and weapons that countries stockpile to ensure national safety. Yet what about when we have been hurt in the past and we armor our heart to protect ourselves…
Earlier this week, while sitting in meditation, I heard the words ‘present moment joining.’ The words were ‘given’ to me when I asked my Inner Guide to help me understand how I could be more authentic and present with my family and friends. When I embarked on my exploration of A Course in Miracles,…
Taare Zameen Par (original title) PG | 2h 45min | Bollywood family drama/musical (available in DVD on Amazon) When I worked as a pediatrician, I prescribed antibiotics and other medications to heal. When I transitioned my practice to homeopathy and Ayurveda, I would prescribe homeopathic medications and at times herbal preparations. These days, as…
About a week ago, during one of the most severe windstorms of the decade, I discovered the perfect opportunity to test my spiritual practice. Our home- like thousands of others in Rochester, NY and surrounding areas- lost electricity, internet, heat and eventually water. With the loss of external power, I felt a loss of my…