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Stay Open To It All!
The title of this blog borrows from a poem in Space Between called “The Way.” It turns out to be good advice, especially when traveling.
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What To Pray For In Dark Times
Stories of the violent attacks that happened in Paris and elsewhere around the world last Friday night, fell heavy on our hearts. It is my hope, that amidst our shock and grief —regardless of faith— we pull together.
Showing Up
I was reminded this past week when Paul and I were invited to the bedside of a longtime friend, Joel Elkes M.D., in his final days, of how important it is to me to be able to show up at … Continue reading
The Next Revolution in Health Care?
I had the honor of speaking yesterday at a Summit at The Cleveland Clinic dedicated to “Patient Experience: Empathy + Innovation.” The 2,200 people attending were comprised of executives and administrators, doctors, nurses and … Continue reading
Hold The Anchovies!
Illustration by Jessie Holladay Humor can save you from drowning. I found the following story in a journal entry shortly after Paul and I had dinner with friends to celebrate his birthday.
Returning
They say if you don’t learn the lesson, it keeps returning until you do. Returns are a mixed blessing. I am having one of them as I write from the Cleveland Clinic.
Finding Compassion
How many times have you watched people on a city street or observed someone in a doctor’s office, and wondered what their thoughts were?