As I witness change occurring in the lives of my patients, friends and within myself, lately much of my writing has been focused on this topic. My last several articles have talked about ways to work with our emotional reaction to change: the anxiety, uneasiness...
When flying a kite, a windy day is helpful. Big waves make surfing more fun. Days of rain create abundant green pastures. Likewise, a bit of chaos, uncertainty and challenge can help us cultivate spiritually. Part one of this series talked about using acupuncture points...
Loss and heartbreak are part of life. They can be accompanied by shock and surprise; even despair and alienation. Each of us must find a way to navigate periods of disappointment, loss, chaos, uncertainty and the sense of grief, anxiety and sadness these periods can...
It’s easy to focus on all the scary, sad, shocking things that are happening now and only see negativity. It’s easy to become angry, depressed, alienated and very tired. It’s important to stay engaged and informed, but we must also stay sane and healthy. Spiritually,...
Acupuncture can seem a mysterious therapy. Often even to acupuncturists. One of the funniest answers I ever heard from a senior acupuncture colleague of mine was: it’s magic! Many Western doctors recognize that acupuncture works. It reduces and eliminates pain in the muscles and bones,...