“Ultimately, our approach to and empathy with our patients and their illnesses are a reflection of our understanding of what it means to be human, of the meaning and value of human life. Although we cannot comprehend or experience the agony of our patients, we can display compassion and alleviate their suffering. In so doing, our values come to life and our work has meaning.”
Souba WW. Academic medicine and the search for meaning and purpose. Acad Med 2002; 77(2): 139-44.
“Work can provide the opportunity for spiritual and personal, as well as financial, growth. If it doesn’t, we are wasting far too much of our lives on it.” James Autry
“Decreased experiential avoidance and increased mindfulness significantly predicted improved mental health.”
Moore SD, Brody LR, Dierberger AE. Mindfulness and experiential avoidance as predictors and outcomes of the narrative emotional disclosure task. J Clin Psychol 2009; 65(9): 971-88.
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