Dooley Noted: 7/24/2017 The kindest woman I have ever met in this life is my Aunt Betty, the wife of my mother’s brother, Bob. Aunt Betty is the kind of woman who can smile through her eyes. She hugs you and doesn’t let go right away, because she needs you to know just how much you are loved. But I never saw the depths of her attempts at kindness until I saw her lose her … Read more
Dooley Noted: 7/3/2017 On a much-needed trip for no reason, my husband and I flew to one of my favorite cities: Amsterdam. I was so excited to show him the culture, museums, and amazing scenery. On the first evening, my husband got very sick with hives. He had not experienced them since childhood, and he was very uncomfortable. He is a master at meditation, which basically meant he was still uncomfortable but was not complaining … Read more
Dooley Noted: 5/14/2017 As I enjoyed morning coffee with my mama this Mother’s Day, I asked her for some answers to some important questions. She said, “Well, frigg…I was trying to read the paper but I guess I can.” That’s my mama. Here’s what I learned: 1. What is the best way to deal with someone who disagrees with you? “Keep your mouth shut as much as you can, especially if it hurts their feelings. … Read more
Dooley Noted: 5/8/2017 This past weekend, i was certified as a Russian Kettlebell Challenge (RKC) Level 2 instructor. It was so much fun – but something was missing. I am not a born athlete. Things just don’t click right away. So, I found myself at each kettlebell certification, getting picked to troubleshoot in front of the class. I also found myself failing a requirement at each cert, and having to submit a video within 3 … Read more
Dooley Noted: 5/3/2017 This week, I had a patient decide to leave my care. Yes, it happens to me, too. Now matter how much I meditate about it, It still hurts – because it’s very hard for me to separate my person from my business. She did not resonate with my methodology, and after four visits, she decided she was never going to. These patients are always a kick in the teeth, making me search … Read more
Dooley Noted: 4/24/2017 On Friday morning, I found myself in a stressful situation. I was running around an airport with a 40-pound kettlebell in one hand, and dragging 50-pound luggage behind me in the other hand. This inefficiently loaded and unsupported system, when matched with velocity, showed itself in something I rarely experience: medial knee pain. Gasp! It’s true – therapists aren’t perfect. I am not scared – nor discouraged – by pain. It is … Read more
Dooley Noted: 1/23/2017 You would think it would be easy for a medical student to learn. It’s not. It’s not easy for anyone to learn. But they are brilliant, right? Absolutely they are. But because they are bright, they probably walked through junior high and high school with relative ease. They likely even got through college without having to learn. That was the case for me. It’s not until you are really challenged with something … Read more
Dooley Noted: 1/19/2017 After my morning patient, I stepped to a newsstand on my way to the lab. My large backpack and stocky stature must have been impeding the view of a woman behind me. Instead of asking me to step aside, she called me a “worthless piece of garbage.” I watched as she stepped away, in her pillbox hat and mink coat. I wondered what made this woman think that another person is a … Read more
Dooley Noted: 1/13/17 This has been a stressful morning. As I do my breathing drills, I know negative perception of stress has no place in a successful mind. Today, I will go into a lab and do a full neck review for two tables at a time, reaching 7 total reviews in 2 hours and 15 min. That’s a lot of neck anatomy! Ten years ago, the neck was so stressful and complicated to learn … Read more
Dooley Noted: 12/31/2016 Much can change in a year. Last year, at this time, I was at the emotional equivalent of death’s door. I posted much about my struggle, which prompted emails of concern. After all, how often are people allowed to be honest on social media? The concern did not prompt me to do right by myself. In fact, I felt myself slipping further into the abyss. I couldn’t feel joy for my jobs, … Read more