May You Be Happy, May You Be Healthy, May Your New Year be one of Fulfillment. The lotus flower makes its way through murky, muddy water, persevering in dark and suffocating conditions, making its way past obstacles toward the light, then blossoming beautifully at the top.  Not only is it unfazed by the mud in…

“Appreciate the Good and the Good Appreciates.”  Sincere appreciation is a powerful and wonderful gift for both the giver and the receiver.  Tal Ben Shahar, author of many books on how to integrate positive psychology into your life and co-founder of the Wholebeing Institute taught me the phrase above.  Appreciation has two meanings, to be grateful and…

We’re at the halfway point in December.  Perhaps the light from the end of the year holidays seems very near.  December tends to be a very busy month in healthcare, especially for outpatients. The yearly deductibles have been met and the “deadline” for following through on the postponed tests is near at hand. With the…

“Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened.  Happiness never decreases by being shared.” On the contrary it grows. Buddha As physicians and nurses you are in a unique position to influence others.  If you’re experiencing burnout you may be feeling like you…

Recently, I read an article with this headline, “How I cope with the stress of emergency work.“  Here’s the bottom line response from the anonymous responder quoted in the article “support from colleagues and a recognition of the need for ‘coping’ strategies have made this my life. And it’s a good life.” Her use of the single…

Dear Readers, You are the inspiration for what and why I write.  Thank you for being part of my life. In particular, I am grateful to my clients and some readers who stimulate me to think and write about various topics I choose. Your involvement with Heart of Well Being has promoted my own growth and…