Message From The Doctor
We live in contentious times… to say the least.
While I don’t wax political or religious here, every now and then I run across something that speaks so much truth that I want to pass it on to you.
Conflicts arise from opposing viewpoints.
Two well intentioned people can always work something agreeable out.
Two people who want their way such that the other person feels they lose while the other person wins, will end up to blows if the scene escalates.
Of course that is war.
Nelson Mandela was put in jail for 20 years for his view opposing apartheid. He later become Prime Minister of South Africa.
He said something very truthful which applies to today:
“Our world is not divided by race, color, gender or religion. Our world is divided into wise people and fools. And fools divide themselves by race, color, gender or religion.” – Nelson Mandela
READ THAT AGAIN AND SEE HOW THE OPPOSITE IS BEING USED TO CREATE ANIMOSITY BETWEEN PEOPLE.
This definitely affects one’s health, as conflict makes for bad mood and bad sleep and immune suppression.
If you want good health, good sleep and a good immune system be wise and not foolish in your dealings with people and the world and you will be that much better.
Have a good week.
David I Minkoff, MD