If— by Rudyard Kipling If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you, If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, But make allowance for their doubting too; If you can wait and not be tired by waiting, Or being lied …Read More
Author: Dr. Joel Ying, MD
Physician-Educator-Storyteller. Integrating the power of story into medicine, healing sessions, workshops, speaking and performance.
Story: The Power of Kumbaya
In the 1960’s, a group of college students prepared for the Civil Rights campaign. There had already been violence against them. They knew that some of them might not return. They had called their families. This group had decided to stay. In their darkest hour, they united by singing an invocation, a Spiritual from the …Read More
The Body Bag
I saw him slink out of the room and make his way down the hall. His face turned to the wall in an effort to hold back his emotions. He walked in that way that we all do when we don’t want anyone to see us, that telling way of hiding our tears that seems …Read More
Episode 4: Building A Vocal Community (Ysaye Barnwell)
Interview Series by Dr. Joel Ying. “People of passion and purpose, doing interesting things, living their present moment.” LivingthePresentMoment.com/podcastshow When people come together as a group and sing, there is something about it that makes people stop to listen. Dr. Joel Ying interviews Ysaye Barnwell, exploring how she builds vocal community in her workshops, seminars, …Read More
Chief Tecumseh: A Poem on Living
A Poem by Tecumseh “So live your life that the fear of death can never enter your heart.Trouble no one about their religion; respect others in their view,and demand that they respect yours.Love your life, perfect your life, beautify all things in your life.Seek to make your life long and its purpose in the service …Read More
Episode 3: Connecting Hearts with Storytelling (Geraldine Buckley)
Interview Series by Dr. Joel Ying. “People of passion and purpose, doing interesting things, living their present moment.” LivingthePresentMoment.com/podcastshow “The shortest distance between two hearts is a story.” ~ Geraldine Buckley Dr. Joel Ying interviews Geraldine Buckley on her personal journey into the world of storytelling, from England to America, through prison (as a chaplain), …Read More
Taoist Story: The Farmer’s Luck
There was once an old farmer who had worked his crops for many years. One day his horse ran away. Upon hearing the news, his neighbors came to visit. “Such bad luck,” they said sympathetically. “Maybe,” the farmer replied. The next morning the horse returned, bringing with it two other wild horses. “Such good luck!” …Read More
Episode 2: Shamanic Wisdom of the Ancient Maya (John Kralovec)
Interview Series by Dr. Joel Ying. “People of passion and purpose, doing interesting things, living their present moment.” LivingthePresentMoment.com/podcastshow … Guest: John Kralovec gives a insightful interview on the Shamanic teachings of the Ancient Maya of South America. “We have forgotten who we are. We have forgotten why we’re here. We have forgotten how to live …Read More
The Most Dangerous Animal in Yosemite
Yosemite National Park in California is a spectacular valley of natural wonder and wildlife. First protected in 1864, the nearly 1,200 square miles are covered with waterfalls, deep valleys, ancient sequoias, and vast wilderness. With black bears, coyotes, bobcats, and big horn sheep, the park is full of wildlife. However, according to a ranger when …Read More
Noa Baum: Bridging Differences Through Storytelling
“Compassion does not mean pity… compassion means putting yourself in the position of another person, learning about their pain.” ~ Karen Armstrong Using storytelling to bring polarized groups together is not about changing their minds so that they agree. In storytelling, we suspend disbelief and activate our imagination. Using storytelling to bring groups together is …Read More