“The dose makes the poison” –Paracelsus (shortened version of his original maxim) This maxim beautifully encapsulates the ongoing dilemma of knowing the correct dosage of stress in our lives. Length of exposure can influence whether even small doses can be both beneficial or harmful. In this era of so-called personalized medicine, how often do we […]
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I recently visited the Robie House in Chicago, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. I experienced An architectural immersion in symmetry, coherence and beauty. This geometrically balanced space embodies the cornerstones of Wright’s architectural philosophy: simplicity, humanity, integrity and connection. “Organic Architecture is an architecture from within outward, in which entity is an ideal. (…). Organic
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…..my understanding is that the first step to take in having a real conversation is simply to stop having the one that you are having now.By definition the courageous conversation is the conversation that you’re not having nowand also by definition the courageous conversation is the one that you don’t want to haveand the courageous
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It all begins with one question: What do you most need to survive and thrive? Self-care is a decisive, personal act. Beyond healthy food, exercise and sleep, genuine self-care encompasses the routines, rituals, activities that uniquely speak to us as individuals. It could be a cup of tea, solitude, cold water swimming, meditation, speaking with
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John O’Donahue’s blessing, “For a Leader”, evokes the essence of great leadership as it emerges from the qualities and insights of self-leadership. “May you work on yourselfBuilding up and refining the ways of your mind. May those who work for you knowYou see and respect them. May you learn to cultivate the art of presenceIn order to
“ You don’t need more time …….you just need to decide.” -Seth Godin
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According to William Ury, co-founder of the Harvard Negotiation Project and an expert in de-escalating high-stakes conflicts around the world, bringing focus and attention to our own self-management is the first critical step in conflict negotiation. In his Path to Possible method he outlines three stages, the first of which he calls “Go the Balcony”.
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Public speaking presents an opportunity. A chance to share knowledge, thoughts and understanding with others. Yet, sadly, the anxiety and fear of standing and speaking in front of others may prevent us offering our wisdom. Scot Chisholm, founder of Classy, a nonprofit giving platform, cultivates these 6 public speaking hacks. They helped transform him from
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The “hidden curriculum”, symbolizes those forces and behaviors, both good and bad, that we observe and absorb throughout medical education and training. The question is whether we are fully aware of and above all, in agreement with the playbook that we are following? Without a conscious reckoning with this powerful, pervasive undercurrent in our lives,
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