July 2018 – Living The Present Moment

For Grief by John O’Donohue

Posted on July 31, 2018August 21, 2024 by Dr. Joel Ying, MD

For Grief —by John O’Donohue When you lose someone you love,Your life becomes strange,The ground beneath you becomes fragile,Your thoughts make your eyes unsure;And some dead echo drags your voice downWhere words have no confidenceYour heart has grown heavy with loss;And though this loss has wounded others too,No one knows what has been taken from …Read More

#18: Everyday Espionage (Andrew Bustamante)

Posted on July 27, 2018 by Dr. Joel Ying, MD

“One Life. No Compromises.” says Andrew Bustamante in his workshop series. As a US Air Force combat veteran and former CIA intelligence officer, he now brings the skills of international espionage to everyday life. When you change your perspective to “see your world through the eyes of a spy,” you can leverage the skills of influence, intrigue …Read More

Physician Meeting: Who’s in Charge?

Posted on July 24, 2018July 23, 2018 by Dr. Joel Ying, MD

At a recent physician meeting, the doctors in the multi-specialty group were deciding on how to split the profits and who should lead the group. The neurologist said, I take care of the brain. Without the brain, nothing would happen. Clearly, I am the most important and should be paid more. The hematologist said, I …Read More

#17: Control Your Clutter, Move Your Life (Mary Jo Zeller)

Posted on July 20, 2018July 9, 2018 by Dr. Joel Ying, MD

Are you in control of your stuff? Or is your stuff in control of you? Mary Jo Zeller is a moving consultant. She has supported thousands of families in downsizing, relocating, and getting organized. She received her Masters Degree in Gerontology in 1978 from the University of Illinois, Springfield. Her service record with older adults spans …Read More

Anne Lamott – 12 things I learned from life and writing

Posted on July 11, 2018July 10, 2018 by Dr. Joel Ying, MD

All truth is paradox. Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes – including you. There’s nothing outside of you that will help in any kind of lasting way… Everyone is screwed up, broken, clingy and scared, even the people who seem to have it most together. Chocolate with 75% …Read More

#16: Freedom Waters Foundation (Debra Frenkel)

Posted on July 6, 2018July 4, 2018 by Dr. Joel Ying, MD

Debra Frenkel is the founder and executive director of the non-profit, Freedom Waters Foundation. The mission of Freedom Waters is to provide therapeutic marine experiences to those with special needs. Learn more at www.freedomwatersfoundation.org. She gives an inspiring interview on following that inner voice of guidance. Interview by Dr. Joel Ying. “People of passion and purpose, …Read More

That Ragged Old Flag

Posted on July 4, 2018July 26, 2018 by Dr. Joel Ying, MD

Happy Fourth of July! On this Independence Day in America, we honor the flag as a symbol of the country and of freedom. “That Ragged Old Flag!” by Johnny Cash I walked through a county courthouse square. On a park bench an old man was sitting there. I said, “Your old Court House is kinda …Read More