There comes a time when each of us recognizes that our time is limited. Many people realize that their life is half over at 45 or 50 years old. Although we still have many years ahead of us, the years no longer stretch endlessly in front of us. This awareness can be...
My heart breaks listening to my friend, Dan. He feels such pain when he thinks about his family. He has little contact with his family and always feels that loss. He agonized over the loss of close relationships when he was younger. He focuses on the lost...
One member of my yoga group, David, has been trying to make changes in his life. He knows that he can make a commitment and follow-through – after all, he attends yoga regularly. Whenever he tries to add another commitment, though, he struggles. He starts...
It seems like it happens every time. I decide to make positive changes in my life. I buy healthy food, get myself to bed early, or arrive at the gym, and something interferes. I find myself helping someone else with their essential task instead of carrying through...
One of my favourite patients, Julia, came rushing in yesterday, late, as usual, exclaiming that she doesn’t know why she is just never on time. Usually, I usher her into my office, hoping to preserve as much of her appointment as possible. Yesterday, though, I decided...
While visiting my friend, John, recently, I saw something amazing! John was happily engaged in his life. He watered healthy plants, cleaned his home, and played with his dogs. He talked about his garden plans and had even ordered seeds. John changed a lot this last...
