Resilience is the ability to bounce back or recover quickly from difficulties, setbacks, or adversity. It involves adapting positively to challenging or stressful situations, maintaining mental toughness, and persevering in the face of obstacles.

The world needs hope. It is a powerful word. Hope is like breath. It is oxygen to the soul. Countless times, I have wondered why some people succumb to a debilitating disease or addiction and others in a similar situation find a way to rise out of the depth of illness and heal.

The practice of medicine immerses us in the full spectrum of the human experience---joy and suffering, health and grief. We are called not only to address physical illness but also to enter into and engage deeply with the pain of the emotional and spiritual wounds of those we serve.

Open, honest and transparent conversations are the key to bridging ideological divides. As a traditionally trained, conventional medical doctor, I adopted the symptom-based approach to medicine with drugs and surgery as first line treatment for disease. But I now understand that the paradigm we learned in medical school is only part of the equation for healing and creating optimal health.

Nurturing the power trio of the Mind, Body and Spirit has been the pillar of traditional Eastern medical culture for a millennium. Physicians clearly understood the importance of the holistic approach and how vital the balance was between the mind, body and spirit for health and well-being.