Zen Buddhism & Health Care: Looking Through Rainbow-Tinted Glasses
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One of the many reasons I love medicine is that it is a practice that is continually evolving, advancing, and…
Can Stress Make Us Sick?
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Stress. It is everywhere these days. Whether it be traffic on the Beltway, a big presentation at work, or caring…
Taking Aim at Stress and Suffering
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Right now, one can’t argue that things feel heavy in our world. Ranging from international strife to job security to…
Snuffing Out the Flames of Burnout
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Last year I had the honor of participating in a Contemplative Medicine Fellowship, a unique year-long program offered through the…
Shedding Our Skin
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In the Chinese lunar calendar, 2025 ushers in the Year of the Wood Snake. While many of us associate snakes…
Parts of a Whole, Part 2
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Last month I wrote an article framing all the different “parts” of us that make up the whole, or the…
Parts of a Whole, Part 1
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A few weeks ago, I watched the animated movie “Inside Out 2”, the highly anticipated sequel to the film with…
The Nobility of Imperfection
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We really never stop learning. Wisdom, I guess, is what we are trying to achieve in the end, and this…
ARL Awards
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We are excited to share that our wonderful Dr. Cecily Havert and Dr. Ken Zweig have been nominated for Arlington’s…
Navigating the Complexities of a Strained Medical System
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Behavior Change, Behavioral Health, Cecily Havert MD, Concierge medicine, Contemplative medicine, Mental Health, Preventive Medicine, Stress Management
*Originally published on PsychologyToday.com on March 13, 2024. Ancient wisdom offers a powerful lens for healthcare providers. We continue our…