Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
To be or not to be is the question
The answer of course is to be!
From another writer's blogpost:
“Be who you are, and be that well.” I love this quote by St. Francis de Sales. The past few years have been quite the adventure in what I believe is me discovering the unique gifts I have to offer the world and “becoming who I really am”.
The writer later goes on to write that a "life-transforming experience in which I came to experience the absolute wonder and joy of being alive," can give an change an individual. This process of self-actualization leaves us knowing "the profound difference our lives can make when we stand inside our commitments and deepest desires, rather than our fears."
From another writer's blogpost:
“Be who you are, and be that well.” I love this quote by St. Francis de Sales. The past few years have been quite the adventure in what I believe is me discovering the unique gifts I have to offer the world and “becoming who I really am”.
The writer later goes on to write that a "life-transforming experience in which I came to experience the absolute wonder and joy of being alive," can give an change an individual. This process of self-actualization leaves us knowing "the profound difference our lives can make when we stand inside our commitments and deepest desires, rather than our fears."
Monday, October 18, 2010
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Spirituality and Action
Spirituality and Religion may be synonymous in your vocabulary according to your understanding. However, if spirituality is one's outlook, is mutually exclusive from one's religion, what are new ways of becoming more present or involve in all that life has to offer? From early American Transcendentalism to today's personal empowerment movements, many Americans are looking for ways to "plug-in" to life by looking for outside guidance.
In one quote, "We are all inventors, each sailing out on a voyage of discovery, guided each by a private chart, of which there is no duplicate. The world is all gates, all opportunities." by Ralph Waldo Emerson, this process of plugging in follows with the spirit of inventiveness.
For those where spirituality and religion are mutually inclusive, spirituality can affect change in your daily interactions and conscious actions. In this case, where does spirituality stop and religion take over, or vice versa? In my case, my belief in Buddhism philosophy enhances my Catholic traditions.
In another blogger's A Buddhist Catholic Blog, he mentions that Dalai Lama noted once (please reference my earlier post ) that Buddhists have well defined methods to develop one’s inner life, while Christians have done well to develop the outer life of service to others.
In essence, my spiritual experience has influenced my daily life and is integrated into my personal identity.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Mission and Culture: The Ingredients for Success
October 13, 2010 marked the grand opening of the Huntington Beach Bella Terra Whole Food's Market location. I ventured in knowing that their coffee and food selection was impeccable. After seeing the parking lot flooded with cars, I hoped that the inside of the store would not be the same scene. Instead the parking lot was only a small glimpse of what I saw inside the store. The crowds in every isle, food vendors at the each corner, new employees and regional management supervising the customers made Whole Foods Market a robust mini-city. The amount of people in a grocery store was on the brink of mob scene. From the fruits to the butcher, to the raw foods and even to the diverse array of lunch options, this vivacity is the epitome of health and wellness.
At the same time, Whole Foods Corporations mission and culture carries over to its successful store operations and popularity in a niche market. According to their website, "Achieving unity of vision about the future of our company, and building trust between Team Members is a goal of Whole Foods Market. At the same time diversity and individual differences are recognized and honored. We aim to cultivate a strong sense of community and dedication to the company."
The customers that walk through Whole Foods doors do so with reason and purpose. In seeking fresh produce and ingredients, customers have shown how their desire for the highest quality natural and organic products available. As proper nutrition is tried to overall health and longevity, there must be greater implications for new health modalities for these customers as well. In the same sense, what if these same customers have that same desire for accessing the highest quality healthcare professionals as well as for these professionals' services? Instead of organic products, what if these customers desired the highest quality medicines and resources for disease prevention?
Now in addition to their health isle with natural remedies and vitamins, what if new stores employed a staff pharmacist or included a pharmacy area to help those with health questions and concerns? In this way, pharmacists can serve to address community health concerns. These same pharmacists would be able to educate customers and potential patients on the benefits of preventative measures and daily wellness activities to achieve ultimate health.
In that sense, Whole Foods Market would still be fulfilling their essential values:
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At the same time, Whole Foods Corporations mission and culture carries over to its successful store operations and popularity in a niche market. According to their website, "Achieving unity of vision about the future of our company, and building trust between Team Members is a goal of Whole Foods Market. At the same time diversity and individual differences are recognized and honored. We aim to cultivate a strong sense of community and dedication to the company."
The customers that walk through Whole Foods doors do so with reason and purpose. In seeking fresh produce and ingredients, customers have shown how their desire for the highest quality natural and organic products available. As proper nutrition is tried to overall health and longevity, there must be greater implications for new health modalities for these customers as well. In the same sense, what if these same customers have that same desire for accessing the highest quality healthcare professionals as well as for these professionals' services? Instead of organic products, what if these customers desired the highest quality medicines and resources for disease prevention?
Now in addition to their health isle with natural remedies and vitamins, what if new stores employed a staff pharmacist or included a pharmacy area to help those with health questions and concerns? In this way, pharmacists can serve to address community health concerns. These same pharmacists would be able to educate customers and potential patients on the benefits of preventative measures and daily wellness activities to achieve ultimate health.
In that sense, Whole Foods Market would still be fulfilling their essential values:
- Satisfying and delighting our customers
- Caring about our communities & our environment
- Creating ongoing win-win partnerships with our suppliers .
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Saturday, October 9, 2010
Thursday, October 7, 2010
http://www.noprescriptioneeded.com/online-pharmacy-blog/
After receiving an email the other day about a Canadian pharmacy, I find this article rather interesting...How will this affect pharmacists as professionals and health care in general: from patients to pharmaceutical companies to insurance companies that cover prescription costs?
http://www.noprescriptioneeded.com/online-pharmacy-blog/
http://www.noprescriptioneeded.com/online-pharmacy-blog/
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Sports Medicine and Pharmacy
Pharmacy is a people's profession. Your patients and clients come from all walks of life and it is the pharmacist that serves as a medium between information and informative action towards better heath and wellness.
In this podcast from The People's Pharmacy blog, the topic feature was sports medicine, which is a topic of interest to me.
Listen
- "Be the change you wish to see in the world."
Nicole
In this podcast from The People's Pharmacy blog, the topic feature was sports medicine, which is a topic of interest to me.
Listen
- "Be the change you wish to see in the world."
Nicole
Friday, October 1, 2010
Pharmacogenomic Discovery Allows for Improved Cancer Therapy
Science Daily and Pharmacology.
Read this link
Read this link
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