Dr. Joel Ying,  Physician-Educator-Storyteller

Let’s explore stories together.

Living the present moment is about mindfulness. When we can focus on the here and now, we do not suffer the anxiety of the future or dwell on the past. How do we get to this state? By making peace with the stories that we carry, finding meaning, and moving forward with stories that are inspiring and life enhancing.

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  • Play is the Process

    Play is the Process

    Almost two decades ago, I traveled to a workshop at a retreat center in an old historic mansion in West Virginia. We lived and ate together for 5-days dong transformational work to heal our bodies, minds, and spirits. I returned many times over the years and formed deep friendships. Eventually, we started gathering together outside…

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Water Consumption

    Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Water Consumption

    The story of artificially intelligent (AI) machines taking over the world and eliminating humans is not new. Isaac Asimov, the grandfather of science fiction, created Three Laws of for Robotics in a short story written in 1942 for his “I, Robot” series. (Yes, that’s 1942!) Three Laws of Robotics by Isaac Asimov Science fiction often…

  • Recipe: Chocolate Whiskey Cake

    Recipe: Chocolate Whiskey Cake

    I ran out of whiskey! Years ago, a friend moved out of town and brought over the content of her liquor cabinet: small-batch expensive Whiskey, Kentucky Bourbon, Godiva chocolate liqueur, Irish cream, and the list went on. After it sat on the shelf in a corner of the pantry for a year, I started giving…

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