Notes on life, philosophy, and medicine

It’s not the poetry The beauty with words The art and sounds  Poured out  It is the soul That speaks That unifies personhood Human, creature, life It is the sharing of stories That bind us Elevate us So we write But not until we hear A resonating voice Does the words  Put on paper Speak to us.  Share with me Your soul I invite you. 

After 2.5 years of shifting how we do medicine and finding health and healing in a period of unrest - I think we need even more power behind reimagining how we care for our patients; to collectively rethink how we offer that care and the kind of care we should be offering.  That said, we need to start with us. As physicians, to rediscover what it means to be a physician, serving our patients and not corporate policy or a fragmented health system. We need the space to discover what brings us deep satisfaction; To pursue a life and lifestyle that is commensurate with living out the healthy lifestyle we wish for our patients. This year, I made a major request of my employer, I asked to reduce my clinic hours even further, negotiating the opportunity to work from home to incorporate telehealth visits and to work on community-based projects that bring me joy but also, I believe undoubtedly will increase the health of my community.  With this increase flexibility, I feel an incredible weight