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Episode 4: Building A Vocal Community (Ysaye Barnwell)

Posted on March 16, 2018 by Dr. Joel Ying, MD

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

Posted on March 12, 2018May 12, 2024 by Dr. Joel Ying, MD

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)

Posted on March 9, 2018 by Dr. Joel Ying, MD

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

Posted on March 6, 2018March 5, 2018 by Dr. Joel Ying, MD

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)

Posted on March 2, 2018February 26, 2018 by Dr. Joel Ying, MD

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

Posted on February 28, 2018February 27, 2018 by Dr. Joel Ying, MD

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

Posted on February 26, 2018February 28, 2018 by Dr. Joel Ying, MD

“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

Episode 1: Teachings of Bear Heart (Molly Larkin)

Posted on February 23, 2018February 26, 2018 by Dr. Joel Ying, MD

Interview Series by Dr. Joel Ying. “People of passion and purpose, doing interesting things, living their present moment.” LivingthePresentMoment.com/podcastshow … Guest: Molly Larkin is a spiritual teacher, author, and workshop facilitator. Find her online at mollylarkin.com. On this interview, she shares with us her experiences with Bear Heart, a Native American Shaman, that saved her life …Read More

Organ Donor, Organ Harvest

Posted on February 21, 2018February 20, 2018 by Dr. Joel Ying, MD

In medical school, I had the opportunity to observe a “Harvest.” I had observed many surgical operations, but never this procedure. The young man had been in a motorcycle accident, and the tests showed that he was brain-dead. He was an organ donor, his family consented, and now an organ harvest was scheduled. I walked …Read More

Episode 0: Welcome to the Podcast (Joel Ying)

Posted on February 19, 2018March 7, 2018 by Dr. Joel Ying, MD

Welcome to “Living the Present Moment” – The Podcast. My name is Dr. Joel Ying, and I’m a Physician, Educator, and Storyteller. This podcast is part of my blog at LivingthePresentMoment.com. I host an online study group with live interviews and conversations with people of passion and purpose, doing interesting things, and living their present …Read More