Learning in the Mundane of Life

I am always looking for deep spiritual truths in great teachings or spectacular events. However, I rarely look for valuable lessons awaiting me in the mundane of life. Pearls of wisdom often elude me as I hurriedly pass through the simple routines of daily living...

Take Heart

Unresolved problems can eat away at me, causing an underlying feeling of discouragement, desperation or sadness. Even with other people's problems, I can become so absorbed in "finding and fixing" the issue that I ignore their underlying feelings....

Relevance vs. Righteousness

I love reading daily newspapers to keep abreast of the current affairs of the world. In addition, sports scores and summaries bring me great pleasure. In reading from the world's point of view and in my desire to be relevant, danger can be lurking – becoming...

Paying Attention

Thoughts about family, work and life often cascade through my mind. As a result, I occasionally find myself arriving home and not remembering how I got there. Not a good or safe way to operate a car – not paying attention. The same situation, at times, occurs...

Improving Effectiveness and Productivity

Effectiveness, efficiency and productivity have always been an issue for me in my work life. As an emergency physician, time was always of the essence. Saving time and energy while maintaining excellence is a much desired strategy, not only in medicine but in all of...