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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

 

When a Loved One Struggles

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on May 15, 2017
Emotional Health and Well-Being

At a recent tennis tournament, our 11-year old son was in the midst of a challenging match with a good friend of his. It was the sort of match where one doesn't want to see either child dispirted. So when I saw our son's light go out late in the match when he was thoroughly exhausted and frustrated, it was I who became dispirited, hopefully not outwardly, but definitely within. Read more

 

What We Remember

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Feb 14, 2017
Emotional Health and Well-Being

In late winter of 2012 when our boys were 6 and 4, we spent a couple of days at an indoor resort that happened to be hosting the Under-14 Provincial Tennis Championship for Ontario. What an eye-opening experience it was to see 13 and 14 year-olds playing at such a high level, displaying many of the skills and competitive spirit that one might see on the pro tour. Read more

 

Six Questions to Consider in Choosing a Life Partner

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 12, 2016
Emotional Health and Well-Being

I've long felt that choosing a life partner should be a subject that is thoroughly discussed sometime in high school and perhaps even in university. It amazes me that so little time, if any, is given to considering this topic on a meaningful level in school. Read more

 

Mindful Parenting for Gritty Children

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jul 27, 2016
Emotional Health and Well-Being
Children's Health Issues

If you're raising young children or even teenagers and wonder from time to time if your approach to parenting will yield emotionally intelligent, courageous, and persevering progeny, I think you'll find Dr. Angela Duckworth's book on Grit to be a worthwhile read. Read more

 

How To Forgive Someone Who Has Hurt You

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Sep 17, 2015
Emotional Health and Well-Being

Originally published in 2006

A few days ago, I was flipping through an Oprah magazine that my wife borrowed from our public library when I came across a short piece on forgiveness by playwright and actor Tyler Perry.

Here's the part that I felt a strong connection to: Read more

 

Thoughts on Forgiving Someone Who Has Hurt You, by Myra Bailes

Posted by Myra B. on Sep 16, 2015
Emotional Health and Well-Being

Originally published in March of 2009

I definitely agree that forgiveness is often more about freeing oneself from limiting, painful emotions than it is about releasing the person who hurt you from responsibility for their actions.

Many times the people who hurt others are so unconscious of their own inner processes that they will continue to behave in the same or similar ways throughout their lives. They are simply too damaged and too ignorant to be able to do what it takes to recover and become sane, caring human beings. Read more

 

The Space Between Stimulus and Response

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Aug 06, 2015
Emotional Health and Well-Being

Originally posted in May 2009

Close friends and family members are typically surprised when they learn that my wife Margaret and I have had a good number of fights over the years. At first glance, both of us are generally viewed as being kind, thoughtful, and maybe even a bit shy. So jaws tend to drop when people find out that we're far from being the Cleavers. Read more

 

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