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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A Single Candle ~ Buddhist Parable
Today’s inspiration is a parable sent to me by a friend. A parable is short story that illustrates a deeper truth through everyday metaphors. I don’t know the exact origin of the story, but it is adapted from ancient teachings of Buddhist philosophy. The wisdom inspires me today with a reason to embody the words…
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The Moth ~ I Got It From My Mama
9.4 … 9.5 … 7.0 I had no expectations of winning. Well, not until the first two scores. 9.5 is a really good score on a 10 point scale. Then, I met the harsh reality of audience. You can’t please all the people all the time, but … I still try. Who is in the…
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FGCU Storytelling Conference ~ June 5-7, 2026
I just wasn’t curious. My dad passed away last year, and I realized the many things that I just never thought to ask. How do you make that special seasoning that you put on everything? What did you want to be when you were growing up? What were your school days like? What was it…
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