Stories change people while statistics give them something to argue about.

If you love people, you'll enjoy your life. If you don't, you won't love anything you do.

As doctors, we are not trained to communicate and understand the power of our words as they relate to a patient's ability and desire to survive.

Love and peace of mind do protect us. They allow us to overcome the problems that life hands us. They teach us to survive... to live now... to have the courage to confront each day.

If none of your role models provide the answer, then it is time to go within and ask yourself, "What would make me happy?" In other words, let your feelings guide you. This doesn't work well if you focus narrowly on your personal needs. I am not talking about selfishness or self-interest. When I ask, What will make you happy?, I mean, What way of loving others feels right for you? Choose a way of loving that makes you happy, and your efforts will be play rather than work.

If God came in and said, I want you to be happy for the rest of your life, what would you do?

The doctor that acts out of love doesn't burn out. He or she may get tired physically, but not emotionally.