“In the dark times/ will there also be singing? / Yes, there will also be singing. / About the dark times.” First published in 1939 by the poet, writer, philosopher,…
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The 2% Way
Dr. Myron Rolle’s secret to achieving his myriad accomplishments: being named a Rhodes Scholar to study at Oxford, playing in the NFL, and becoming a neurosurgeon, is taking things one…
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For as long as people have had widespread access to daily news, there has been news-related anxiety. But the age of social media has dramatically increased the amount of time…
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A good Friday and weekend to everyone as we round out Janvier. It has been an interesting month that feels longer already, for many. You might be amazed, or maybe…
Generalstrategies for self-careOn MLK Day 2023: With Gratitude to Dr. King, from a Desi Doctor
In February 1959, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. arrived in India for a five week trip to learn firsthand the South Asian history and strategies that informed the US battle…
Generalrace and mental healthWe are Tired: On Mental fatigue
Her: “It is 7 PM and it feels like midnight.“ Mental fatigue is an all too common feeling these days. Uncertainty, high stress levels, juggling responsibilities, financial hardship, medical problems,…
Generalstrategies for self-careSeven Paradoxical Intentions for the New Year
Reduce Food Waste With all good intentions, the majority of people throw away a largesse of wilted produce and other perishables throughout the month. While we may wish to food…
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Stop apologizing for vulnerability. It is by far the strongest superpower, empirically and historically. It allows for connection, cooperation, transparency, self-care, longevity, and mental health. Today, reading an end-of-year article…
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7 Eastern Concepts for Mental Health SANGHA Community of friends practicing together in order to encourage awareness and mindfulness. Buddhist writings state that the water from all the oceans has…
Generalstrategies for self-careOn Repression and Mental Health
I am honored that my doctoral research on repression, denial, and mental health has been cited by the UC Berkeley Law School and is being used as part of their…
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