I have had the opportunity to share my stories, my patient’s stories, and draw from the evidence in the research that I read to generate my monthly column. Many ideas pop into my head at odd hours of the day and night and I scramble to find a piece of paper and jot down my idea or leave myself a voice message. I dictate a few keywords to get an article started and then research it further later. Last week Phil Carville’s column, Heart Happiness, talked about how happiness is good for the heart. He stated that as we grow older, we get in touch with our mortality. This awareness can lead to depression for some but can also lead to reflection and happiness for others. I’d like to take you into the world of how art and aging can lead you to healing and happiness. When our hearts are happy the grass is a bit greener, the sky a bit bluer and our bodies feel more complete.
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