by dmackinnon | Feb 15, 2013 | Healing Choices, Process
Last week I wrote about self-esteem and a reader reminded me that self-esteem comes from self-love. The only way we can think well of ourselves is if we actually have love for ourselves as well as others. Out of the feeling of self-acceptance comes the good decision...
by dmackinnon | Feb 6, 2013 | Healing Choices, Process
Lately I’ve been hearing a lot about self-esteem and the lack thereof. Here’s my definition of self-esteem. Make good decisions that impact your well-being in a positive way. Someone who has good self-esteem acts in a way that requires people (including themselves) to...
by dmackinnon | Jan 23, 2013 | Healing Choices, Process
I just got back from a weekend away with my siblings. We do it once a year. It was a very low-key weekend, but it was one of those times where I was exactly where I wanted to be, with exactly the people I wanted to be with. It was a great weekend. And today, here I...
by dmackinnon | Jan 16, 2013 | Healing Choices, Process
Self-care is a very important part of a great life. I’m talking about caring for yourself in a healthy way. I’m not talking self-indulgence, I’m talking the basics: getting enough sleep, staying hydrated, getting some exercise, and having some joy in your life. I...
by dmackinnon | Jan 2, 2013 | Healing Choices, Process
As I’ve reflected on the last year and looked forward to the next, I’ve been having a hard time identifying my emotions. What am I feeling? I finally realized that I’m feeling excited at all the possibilities that the new year brings. I’ve experienced so many changes...
by dmackinnon | Oct 31, 2012 | Healing Choices, Process
“We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” ― Joseph Campbell I started thinking about becoming a physician when I was 11 years old. I graduated from medical school at the age of 29. By the time I...
