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Lori Harder on the Value of Hitting Rock Bottom

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Sep 15, 2018
Emotional Health and Well-Being

There are many valuable insights on conscious living within this interview. If your time is limited, I encourage you to click on the video timeline to about the 40:40 mark where Lori shares her thoughts on gossip.

Many thanks to Lori and Tom. May we all embrace our rock bottom moments. Read more

 

Tears are a Manifestation of True Gratitude

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Aug 23, 2018
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Bookends

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Aug 22, 2018
Emotional Health and Well-Being

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In trailing my 76-year old father and 13-year old son as they walked side by side during a recent outing, I couldn't help but feel the brevity of it all. Read more

 

Mirror Mirror On The Wall

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Aug 13, 2018
Emotional Health and Well-Being

The other day when I saw a photo of me playing with our dog Wilbur, I was momentarily surprised to notice the extent of my vitiligo. During summer months, areas where I have remaining skin colour tan, creating greater contrast between pigmented and unpigmented areas. Read more

 

Thoughts On Detaching From Ego And Walking In Peace

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jul 23, 2018
Emotional Health and Well-Being

Originally published in October of 2012

As I approach the last few years of my fourth decade on planet earth, I find myself feeling grateful for some of the conclusions that I've been able to draw from various life experiences. One in particular that I try to hold close to my heart, especially in times of triumph and disaster, is this: Read more

 

To Appear Tearful or About to Cry

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jun 21, 2018
Emotional Health and Well-Being

In receiving a steady stream of questions from all over the globe, there are times when I notice developing trends in human health issues. Sleep deficiency from cell phone addiction is one that I noticed a few years ago. Today, I have this sense that depression has become the most worrisome health issue for those living in developed countries.

Some call it social media depression - feeling down about one's life because of constant exposure to flashes of happy moments on other people's Facebook or Instagram accounts. Read more

 

Rejection

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jun 18, 2018
Emotional Health and Well-Being

Originally published on August 17, 2010

I've come to believe that as parents, we often have far more to learn from our children than they do from us.

Our older son Joshua - now four and a half years old - is reserved, thoughtful, and gentle by disposition. These days, he lives to experience new and exciting things like riding the subway in Toronto for the first time, discovering the magic of helium balloons, and meeting new characters and worlds through trips to our local library. Read more

 

Slomo: The Man Who Got Away to Real Freedom

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Mar 13, 2018
Emotional Health and Well-Being

Many thanks to Lucy and Shelby for sharing Slomo's story with me. I trust it will inspire and uplift some out there.

For a written piece on Dr. John Kitchin, aka Slomo, please view:

'Slomo' by Josh Izenberg at The New York Times Read more

 

Getting Clear On Our Why

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Sep 16, 2017
Emotional Health and Well-Being

When I was in chiropractic school, I remember hearing a number of students and professors say that the head of the orthopedic department - I'll call him Dr. Jones - was by far the most knowledgeable practitioner at our clinic. Many marveled at his understanding of the biomechanics of human movement and his wealth of experience in physical medicine and rehabilitation.

I strongly considered pursuing one of two or three coveted orthopedic residencies with Dr. Jones upon graduation, but decided instead to move to rural Alaska and run a clinic on my own. Read more

 

The Need To Be Understood

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jun 26, 2017
Emotional Health and Well-Being

In 1999, I spent almost a full month of my summer at a water fasting clinic in Ohio. There, I experienced a two-week water-only fast, followed by a period of clean eating to rebuild my health.

I was immensely blessed to share a room with a man from Boston named Joseph Somario. From day one, I was drawn to Joe's palpable kindness and willingness to share from his wealth of life experiences. Read more

 

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