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Go Gently
April has bruised me. While its reputation as the cruelest month may be contested, it knows how to pack a punch. The dance injury I acquired months ago continued to plaque me. I woke up multiple times every night in pain, exhausted but unable to sleep. My schedule intensified. Project deadlines loomed. My father had…
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The Year to End that Recurring Resolution
The holidays have been a time for me to catch up and friends and these last few weeks have been particularly poignant. Most of them are professionals in the 45-65 age bracket, with hard-won respect and success in their careers. And yet as we reflected on the past year, many were wincing because this was…
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Falling into Place
Sometimes, when things fall apart, it just might be a sign that they are falling into place. That’s one of my favourite sayings. I’ve found it to be true in my life and in the lives of my patients. Jean knew something was wrong. He was tired all the time and couldn’t go full out…