Dr. Joel Ying,  Physician-Educator-Storyteller

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.

Join me in the exploration of storytelling as healing.

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  • Council Lodge ~ Sedona, Arizona

    Council Lodge ~ Sedona, Arizona

    “He who would learn to fly one day must first learn to stand and walk and run and climb and dance; one cannot fly into flying.” ~ Friedrich Nietzsche As I climb out of the valley and reach the top of these red rocks in Sedona, Arizona, a spectacular vista opens up. Behind me is…

  • We Wear the Mask ~ Paul Lawrence Dunbar

    We Wear the Mask ~ Paul Lawrence Dunbar

    We Wear the Mask~ by Paul Lawrence Dunbar We wear the mask that grins and lies,It hides our cheeks and shades our eyes,—This debt we pay to human guile;With torn and bleeding hearts we smile,And mouth with myriad subtleties. Why should the world be over-wise,In counting all our tears and sighs?Nay, let them only see…

  • Story: The Intensive Care Unit ~ Dr. Joel Ying

    Story: The Intensive Care Unit ~ Dr. Joel Ying

    In this story, I explore the memories of a doctor-in-training as a resident in the hospital. My memories of the intensive care unit (ICU) are filled with the intense emotion that colors the space between life and death. With these critically ill patients, we sit with them on the brink of death and the edge…

Dr. Joel Ying, MD

Physician-Educator-Storyteller

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Physician—There is no way to not be changed by a training as rigorous as the art of doctoring. Those years of “growing up” as a medical student forever changed who I am and how I see the world. Medicine is always advancing, so I am a lifelong learner. Exploring holistic medicine and tai chi, I discovered the mind-body connection and found wisdom in living the present moment.

Educator— As a doctor, I empower others with knowledge as I guide them on the road to health. I discovered my role as a teacher. With a calling to pass on knowledge that can heal body, mind, and spirit, I write this blog, publish a newsletter, facilitate workshops, and teach courses online and at Florida Gulf Coast University.

Storyteller—One day, I walked into a meeting on public speaking. I was expecting to hear a speech, instead someone told a story. I immediately felt the captivating power of story to move emotions and create an experience, and I thought … Wow, I want to be able to do that! Storytelling has become my passion and my peace work. I doctor, teach, and perform with stories.

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