Jean was love personified. Pretty and petite, her frail build belied the courage and strength that lay within. Her oncologist, Dr. Marina Chua Tan described her as brave and selfless warrior until the end. She was, in Dr. Tan’s words, “Jean was truly selfless, she poured her concerns over others before herself. She took each … Continue reading “Everything in my life was beautiful”
It’s been 47 days now. Six weeks since we have been living in what feels like suspended animation or what I like to call a “liminal space.”I like best how Fr. Richard Rohr, an American author and founder of the Center for Contemplative Action (CAC) in Albuquerque, New Mexico describes liminal space as an inner … Continue reading Transforming ourselves in the pandemic
What are your mornings like right now? I let myself sleep in so much more these days. That’s also because I sleep late on most nights, listening to webinars as they go live, or watching Netflix (K-dramas or whatever catches my interest). I go straight to brunch with my son and then see clients over … Continue reading Five Questions To Ask Yourself Right Now
Dr. Sally Gatchalian’s bright and cheerful presence could fill an entire room. Her love and caring encompassed everyone she met. There was not a single soul she met who did not love her. From her patients and their families, to her mentees, colleagues, friends and family — they loved her all. She was also one … Continue reading Dr. Sally Gatchalian “As Beautiful on the Inside, as she was on the Outside.”
How does one stay emotionally and socially connected while being physically apart? This article appeared in my PDI column last Sunday on How to Manage Anxiety in the time of COVID-19 Social and emotional connection are important pieces of the puzzle in staying mentally healthy and managing the levels of one’s anxiety. Even a big … Continue reading Self-Care In The Time of COVID-19
