Hello to all, Hello to myself,

I had an appointment with a doctor, today.  The subject was not of a serious nature.  But, I have been in quite a bit of physical pain due to an acute issue.  The doctor was not able to provide an immediate resolution to my pain.

However…    She did determine the cause of the issue.  She implemented a procedure to initiate relief and healing.  She communicated the information needed to allow me to understand what has happened to create the issue.  She explained how things may progress or regress moving forward.  She let me know that the process of feeling better will be a gradual progression.  She spelled out what we would do in either case of progress, regression, or recurrence.  She made sure that I was comfortable with everything.  She cared for me in a complete way.

I left the doctor’s office with some numbness, an open wound, a bandage, a prescription, and instructions for home care.  I was still in quite a bit of pain (I am stiil experiencing some pain) .  But, I have never felt more cared for by a physician than I felt today.  I have had better physical results, I have probably had quicker service, but I have never felt this sense of being holistically cared for by a doctor.  This doctor listen and talked, she accepted me with a humble humanity, she showed me compassion, she valued my time and space as her own time and space.

The unique sensation that I was experiencing was… ‘peace of mind’.

I am thankful… and I am in pain… and I have peace.

Thank you for being, Michael.