Happiness. The word conjures up images of fun, relaxation, spending time with family and friends, travelling and any number of leisurely activities. Even though these are the things that most are seeking, we spend very little time doing the things that make us happy. The reason is that most of our time is spent trying […]
Intention. It is the word that comes to mind no matter what you are currently doing or planning to do in your life. Intention is the precursor to setting and working towards any goal that you want to accomplish. This makes sense because how can you achieve anything without setting your intention towards that goal? […]
Here is an excerpt from my newly released book, ‘Healing From The Inside Out,’ about our relationship to the unknown: The true nature of life is uncertainty. Although we like to believe that we know where we are headed and what to expect in the seconds, minutes, hours, and days ahead, the truth is that the plans […]
Hello everyone! I hope you’ve all had a great start to the new year. In the last few blog posts, I’ve been talking about setting and achieving your goals. We’ve talked about setting goals that are in line with your highest values and vision for your life. We’ve also talked about taking the smallest step […]
The new year is now upon us and this is the time when we start setting our goals in the form of new year’s resolutions. In my last post, I discussed how most people have given up on their new year’s resolutions by late February. The reason for this is that most people do not […]
The holidays are upon us and it is a time of joy and renewal as we celebrate the season with our family and friends. However, it is also a time of reflection on the year that has passed and planning for the coming year. When the holidays are over, people start setting goals for the […]
We are well into the holiday season and its a busy and fun time for most with thoughts of getting together with family and friends, attending holiday parties, giving gifts and just reveling in the spirit of the season. Although this is a joyous time for most, there are a lot of people for whom […]
American Thanksgiving is upon us and those of you who live in the US will be celebrating with family, friends and the traditional turkey dinner. This marks the beginning of the holiday season which extends from Thanksgiving straight through to New Year’s Eve. This is a time of reflection over the past year as well […]
People often wonder what inspired me to write my book, ‘Healing From The Inside Out: Overcome Chronic Disease and Radically Change Your Life.’ They also wonder how I could possibly find the time for such an endeavour given my busy schedule as a physician and family responsibilities. What I tell most people is that it […]
In my last blog post I discussed the problem of overwhelm which is becoming all to prevalent in our fast-paced multitasking modern society. I discussed the factors that lead to this including the increasing demands on our time and the increasing complexity of our lives which is fuelled by modern technology which allows us instant […]
Overwhelm. It is a term which is all too familiar to most of us. We are all dealing with an unprecedented amount of responsibilities and tasks on a regular basis. This can include work deadlines, shuttling our kids between home, school and their activities, doing the groceries, making dinner, getting your car’s oil changed, picking […]
This is one of the most intriguing questions which can give us deep insights into our being. The shadow is that aspect of ourselves which most like to ignore and often manifests as negativity in our lives. This can take the form of depression, incessant worry and anxiety, anger, regret and shame to name a […]
I’d like to talk about one of the most controversial and emotionally-wrenching subjects that affects everyone: Love. Love has been the subject of countless books, television dramas, movies, songs and pervades all aspects of our popular culture. It is, however, one of the most misunderstood subjects there is. I am no expert in love and […]
Healing From The Inside Out: Overcome Chronic Disease And Radically Change Your Life If you were to ask me the origin of this book, I would have to say that it began in my early childhood. As a child I had a keen intellectual curiosity and devoured all the knowledge I could through my […]
Adversity. It’s a word that is daunting and causes anxiety, and one that we are all too familiar with. There is nobody who ever has been or ever will be born in this world who will not, at some point in their lives, face adversity. Adversity can throw us off course in our lives by […]
A recent report by the Canadian Cancer Society warns that, in coming years, 1 in 2 Canadians can be expected to be diagnosed with cancer. As a specialist working on the front lines, these statistics are not surprising. Over the 18 years of my career, practicing in both the United States and Canada, I have […]
Why do you do what you do? That is not the most important question but is the question I’d like to start off this inquiry with. Have you ever stopped to ask yourself this question? Let’s look at one aspect of your life: your profession or your career. What do you do for a living? […]
Life is about choices. It is the choices we make which shape our outcomes in life. When we are children we make bolder choices as we do not have the context of experience out of which fear arises. We follow creeks when we don’t know where they’ll lead, we easily talk to other kids and […]