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As for keeping the body in shape and the mind, I agree with you that it’s vital. But there are times that neither is easy. Perhaps we should view these pauses as necessary, rather than failures.

We can’t do it all, be it all, all the time.

My two cents: We need to stop expecting otherwise.

I have also noted a surprising lack of touch, an equally surprising absence of questions, and an unwillingness to listen to a patient’s questions or description of issues.

There are often assumptions made based on the patient’s age, sex, and marital status. In other words, 40+ and female, and also divorced? Everything is chalked up to depression, whether you’re depressed or not!

Financial issues?

Same thing.

Female, not married, 50, and in a GYN office? There is all too often an assumption that you are not sexually active and there is no discussion of the related health issues.

I find it all ridiculous, but prefer to think of it as “plenty of room for improvement.”

Wonderful post!

But speaking of “losing” things, I would say that even you approach with the glass virtually full, for many of us – those privileges aren’t remotely about “stuff” – gadgets, toys, cars, video games. Rather, they are about trust, the child’s judgement and ability to make their own decisions, time without parental supervision (or with less), and so on.

In the world in which we live – “entitlement” to anything isn’t something I care to teach, nor have I. Entitlement to “stuff” or even opportunities is elusive and a concept that seems off – to me.

But the jobs of my kids? Very much in keeping with this colleague of yours – do well in school, be an honest and reliable person in your relationships, work hard – and I’ll be there to support you any way possible.