When people are facing a severe illness or a major surgery, that may be one of the most significant opportunities for spiritual transformation that they will encounter. — Allan Hamilton Copy Share Image
“There's a distinction between telling death reinforce the meaning of life and "living every day as if it were your last." No one can really live that way with out getting locked up. We cannot realistically approach each day as if it were our last. What would you do if you found out you were going to die at the… — Allan Hamilton Copy Share
When people are facing a severe illness or a major surgery, that may be one of the most significant opportunities for spiritual transformation that… — Allan Hamilton Copy Share Image
“I had to become a patient. And I had to make up my mind quickly before the unthinkable happened. So I went under the knife. And I surrendered, knowing surgery can fail, no matter how hard we wish it to succeed. If surgery could end well - without risk - then it wouldn't be surgery as we know it. Without… — Allan Hamilton Copy Share
I tell residents, if you gave me two patients with identical problems, and one of them had family at the bedside with a lot… — Allan Hamilton Copy Share Image
There are plenty of studies that have shown that depression is associated with decreased immunity. So I want to harness all of the positive… — Allan Hamilton Copy Share Image
“Death is not an end. It is a new beginning. It entails a magnificent reunion with God and all the wonderful souls that we've… — Allan Hamilton Copy Share Image
Therapy needs to be integrated. You mustn't forget about a patient's emotional wellbeing. It is vital to the outcome of their treatment. — Allan Hamilton Copy Share Image
I call horses 'divine mirrors' - they reflect back the emotions you put in. If you put in love and respect and kindness and… — Allan Hamilton Copy Share Image
“They (surgeons) worry that praying makes them look weak and lacking in confidence. But what physician can't admit he or she could use help?… — Allan Hamilton Copy Share Image
“All surgeons fear an operation can go too far, to a point where they become irretrievably lost in aatomical bits and pieces. A limit… — Allan Hamilton Copy Share Image
“One reason people find baroque music soothing is that its inherent rhythm of sixty-four to sixty-eight beats per minute is similar to that of… — Allan Hamilton Copy Share Image
“Music can be a powerful adjunct to the healing process. And music is one of the safest medicines you'll ever find. You can dose… — Allan Hamilton Copy Share Image
