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Catching Glances in Spring
I had the thought while walking through my room. I was going to open the blinds to let the sun in, on a cloudy day. I was glancing, taking inventory of the space, saw my plants and made a mental note that they’d been watered. I had the quick thought that I hoped I could…
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What brings you here?
When you go to your doctor or primary care provider, what is it that you are typically seeking? Are you looking to get better? Are you looking for a diagnosis? Are you looking for guidance/mentoring? Are you looking for a voice of authority? Are you looking for a prescription for a pill or medication that…
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Only Eyes
I remember, I think. I think of the word, remember; to place together the dismembered parts. That morning, the damp weight of an english basement held me to the mattress. Pressed along my back, inert buttocks and legs, the sponge drew me toward the earth and I realized it had been six months. I looked…
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Interview with a Chinese Medicine Provider
My sister in-law, Heidi Warren, asked me some questions regarding my experience with alternative or complementary medicine. The themes are topical for the current crises we face, so I thought I would share. 1. What is your training? Where did you get your training? Why did you go into this field? I studied acupuncture and…
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What is fear?
Fear is a natural protective mechanism that is designed to conserve the amount of physical energy you would expend to an event or circumstance. If you are experiencing a lot of fear, it means that your body knows that it does not want to expend resources to a particular event. You have three choices when…
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