The Passionate Life Blog

The Power of Social Connection

“We human beings are social beings. We come into the world as the result of others’ actions. We survive here in dependence on others. Whether we like it or not, there is hardly a moment of our lives when we do not benefit from others’ activities. For this reason, it is hardly surprising that most of our happiness arises in the context of our relationships with others.” ~ Dalai Lama

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Turning Poison into Medicine

Pasting over our pain with a smile or ignoring the pain of the world with flippant “sending light and love” doesn’t heal the suffering, but, rather, causes it to fester, grow, and become more toxic. We can find our way to a more passionate life in the midst of pain and chaos through the alchemy of “turning poison into medicine.”

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Speaking Engagements

Arrange to have Dr. Karpel speak to your organization. Many groups, communities, and companies have benefited from having insights into the process of aging and the care involved.

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