Acknowledging Ms. Wilkerson’s challenge that the systemic racism in America is more than color-based and purposely places certain groups of people over others, eventually subjugating the others to a lower caste, is a crucial first step.
Thoughts
AGE-ing or SAGE-ing?
All too often we treat our senior citizens as our elderly, not our elders. Despite the loss of some physical and mental capabilities, our elders should come to terms with their declining physical capabilities and accept expanded mental potential, spiritual renewal, and greater social usefulness.
Tears – Cleansing Properties
Tears are so important in our lives. While we might try to stifle them at times (to keep our emotions in check and/or to avoid embarrassment), I would argue that it is healthy and therapeutic to let the tear duct gland overproduce and to overflow the tear duct with overt tears noted around the eyes or on the face.
Profiles in Courage
It is up to us now to continue the diligent journey to protect humanity from its own inhumanity. Their profiles in courage should be examples for us.
Remember redlining?
The sinister implications of this social engineering practice have had consequences since its initial use and persist to this day.
Cancer in a parent – April 5, 2024
Dr. Bob: I am being treated for cancer. Like Princess Kate, I am very concerned about how to tell my children and how to deal with active treatment that might affect my parenting. Both of my children are under 10 so I anticipate a tough time with trying to tell them. What is your advice?…