Richmond News October 19 2012

Boiling pointThe News received anunprecedented number of lettersin response to MP Alice Wongsdefense of shark fin soup. Moreletters online at www.richmond-news.com.

News 3

Editorial 8

Letters 9

Healthwise 15

The Pulse 28

Sports 34

Classified 36

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Richmond Sports Council chair Jim Lamond, main picture, holds up at the Garden City Lands a copy of the original 1994Commonwealth Games bid, which planned for a plethora of sports facilities to be built on the northern half of the site. Left, Richmond FoodSecurity Societys executive director, Colin Dring, would love to see community gardens and an organic farm on the lands. Both men will lineup to stake their respective claims for the lands use when the City of Richmond kicks off its public consultation later this fall.

Groups jockeys for Garden City position

Should it be state-of the-artsports fields, a giant tapestry ofcommunity gardens and organicfarms, a splendid nature park or all of the above?

The potential suitors arelining up to stake their claimsfor a share of the much soughtafter Garden City Lands.

Over the next 18 months a public consultation andplanning process compressedfrom three years by city council several community groupswill make their case to citycouncil to fulfill their specificneeds.

And with the $60 million136.5-acre site locked in theAgricultural Land Reserve(ALR), out of developersgrasp, it can only be used foragriculture or recreation.

Richmond Sports Council

chair Jim Lamond, no strangerto bidding to get sport playedon the rare, sprawling greenspace, will again step up andmake a similar argument to theone hes been making for thelast 30 years.

We hope to put togetheranother facility task forcereport, said Lamond, whoshowed the News a copy ofthe failed bid for Richmond tohost the 1994 CommonwealthGames on the northern halfof Garden City Lands.

Weve done this fivetimes before over the past fewdecades, and were still hopingto get a piece of the lands forsport. We are going to be veryinvolved in the process, thatsfor sure.

The 1994 event eventuallywent the way of Victoria and

a subsequent city-wide refer-endum on continuing with theplan to build the sports facili-ties on the lands also failed.

We would definitely liketo see part of it set aside forsports, added Lamond.

This has been the goal forthe city over the last 30 years.When we bid for the 1994games, we were going to havea stadium, a velodrome, sports

fields, an aquatic centre andindoor sports halls.

People will say we havethe oval now, but the oval is

just designed forelite athletes, this isabout communitysport.

When we try tohost large events,we dont reallyhave a stadium forit.

Colin Dring,Richmond FoodSecurity Societys

executive director, said hisorganization would love to, ide-ally, see community gardenssprout on the lands, as well assome agricultural educationspace.

At least half of the landssee Dring page 4

Lands could be used for sports, gardens, farms and parks

Finger on The PulseThe News has launched aspecial section, ThePulse,where readers are encouragedto submit photos of people andorganizations that make thiscommunity tick. 28

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quote of the week

I dont knowwhat shark [DavidChung] uses, I

cant speak on hisbehalf. You wouldhave to ask him. Richmond MPAlice Wong, afterhaving a bowl ofChungs shark fin

soup


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The basic need to use a washroomis being pursued by a Richmondseniors group after one of their ownwas denied at a Canada Line station.

The Richmond Seniors AdvisoryCommittee (RSAC) has asked citycouncil to back it up on demandingTransLink provide washrooms at sta-tions on the rapid transit line.

RSACs hand was forced after oneof their members was denied accessto a staff washroom at a CanadaLine station.

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Dring: Farm Garden Cityhave great conservationvalue for the bog system,and it would be good tosee the site be showcasedenvironmentally, saidDring.

For food production,we have between 150 and200 people waiting forcommunity garden lots inRichmond.

And we would defi-nitely speak for smallscale organic farmers;theres about 40 to 50acres out there thatcould be sublet tofarmers at two to fouracres a time to growfood for the local mar-ket.

Dring acknowl-edged the assertionfrom some quartersthat the nature of thebog soil is not condu-cive to growing food.

It depends what youwant to grow and howmuch time people are pre-pared to put into the soilto produce the potentialfor agriculture, explainedDring.

We might struggle togrow bananas out there,but we dont seem to havea problem growing, forexample, blueberries andcranberries in that kind ofsoil.

One man whos foughtlong and hard to conservethe lands, Garden CityLands Coalition presidentJim Wright, said all hewants is for the site to beused within the letter ofthe law.

We dont try to sug-gest particular uses, wejust want it to be used in away thats consistent withthe law, he said.

The law that takes pre-cedence is the AgriculturalLand Commission (ALC)law.

Its recognized that itshould be used for agri-culture and recreation, thepeople were quite clearabout what they wanted.

Wright thinks peoplelike the open, naturalfeeling that comes withthe lands.

Thats a really basicthing; along with theopportunity to growthings.

The city announced lastmonth that its preparing to

embark on a detailed plan-ning process for the lands,which is projected to costin the region of $300,000.

This is despite thefact that the MusqeaumNation, which sold itsrights to the land in 2010for $60 million, is chal-lenging the legality of thesale through the courts.

The nation claimedit had no alternative butto accept the citys offer,since the land remainedlocked in the ALR, andblamed the city for not

doing everything itwas legally obligedto do to have itremoved from theALR.

It also claimedthe memorandumof understanding(MOU) the citysigned in 2005 is

still in effect, and hasasked the court to make aruling to that effect.

While the city admits itnever specifically spelledout in the sale agreementthat the sale nullified theMOU, it did state in thesale agreement that theland would be handedover free and clear of allencumbrances, accordingto the citys statement ofdefence.

...we just want it tobe used in a way thats

consistent with the law . JimWright

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EDITORIAL OPINION

Its hard to imagine what Alice Wongs office was think-ing when it decided to hold a press conference at whichour local MP would slurp down a bowl of perhaps themost controversial item on the political menu shark finsoup.

The scene was deeply offensive to those concerned aboutanimal cruelty and the health of our ecosystem. Many sharkfins are harvested by finning (capturing a shark, cutting offits fin, throwing it back into the ocean to bleed to death.)As well, a number of shark species are threatened or endan-gered and their demise would have a devastating impact onour oceans.

The scene was also problematic on a race level. OnlyAsian media were invited to the press conference.

Ouch.As we have reported, Wongs office said there was no

intention of excluding the mainstream or non-Asian media.This was just an oversight.

Maybe so, but the optics are bad. The Richmond Newshas never been inundated with so many letters, all of whichexpressed disgust at what many viewed as Wongs in-your-face defense of an indefensible Chinese tradition. Even theBiennale exhibit of Miss Mao on the head of Lenin didntgenerate so many letters in a 24-hour period.

It could be that the shark fin Wong was eating came froma non-threatened species of shark that was harvested ethi-cally. The problem is, we dont know and have no way tofind out. These sharks are harvested in foreign waters andthe product is not adequately labelled.

Moreover, this very real environmental concern hasmetastasized into some very hot emotions about race andcultural accommodation. Its hard to see what Wong washoping for out of this. If it was to secure support from acertain segment of the Chinese community, she may havedone that, but at a price. Such a display has the potential ofcreating a damaging ethnic divide. Lets not bite at us-vs.-them thinking. Remember, most of the leading opponentsof shark fin soup are Chinese. We need to keep our eyes onthe fin.

Money is not root of all disagreements

Shark fin soup boils over

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Anyone who has spentsome time observing localpolitics from the groundlevel will recognize thisstory.

There is a controversy over a tax or a rezoningor a plan to give marshmal-low peeps to orphans, itmatters not. Eventually, anopponent of the plan willaccuse someone in favourof having been paid off.

That this has happenedin history is undeniable. Butit is far from common.

Many people believethere is only one acceptablepoint of view, and they holdit. Anyone who disagreeswith them, therefore, mustbe a stooge or a dupe.

So let me provide youwith a short list of possiblereasons why the person onthe other side may holda different opinion fromyours. They are just wrong

about the facts. Its hard toargue with people who arewilfully stupid, but they area significant faction of thepublic. There are, right now,people who still believe theEarth is flat. The Flat EarthSociety actually has a web-site, which means they areconnected to the rest of theworld via undersea cables,microwave transmissiontowers, and satellites allof which are planned andcreated based on our knowl-edge of a spherical world!

You cant argue withpeople whose basic graspon the facts is so at oddswith reality. They are biased.

Everyone has biases.We are none of us perfectlyrational and equipped withthe wisdom of Solomon.

But we all think theother side is more biased, ofcourse.

Sure, bias can skew anydebate. We voted for theparty thats proposing theplan, so it sounds good.We voted against that otherparty, and clearly thosejerks are just out to get us!

Is the plan good, bad,or indifferent? How youropponent feels is based ona lifetime of accumulatedcultural baggage, and youarent going to sweep thatall away in a minute, nomatter how eloquent yourargument for free parkingon Sundays. They just want differ-

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The other person isopposed, because he prefersto walk and bike downtown,and hes tired of almost get-

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Each is arguing fromtheir own interests. No mat-ter what Ayn Rand said,there is no single objec-tively right way to live andbehave. At best, we can saythat more people are happywith Plan A than Plan B.

Some people just likedifferent stuff. Some likenew buildings, some old,some like tall and somesmall. Theyre trolls.I mean this in the

Internet sense, not the mon-strous, man-eating ogressense. Theyre disagreeingwith you not because theyreally do, or even becausethey care about the issue,but because they want tobug you. For fun.

The proper response totrolling is to ignore it com-pletely. Starve the troll, andhe will depart. Feed himwith rants and freak-outsand red-faced yelling, andhe will keep poking you.

But money? Money isthe least likely cause.

I think it might alsohelp to keep in mind, evenif only in the back of yourmind, that some or all of theabove points might apply toyou, too.

So please, stop accus-ing people of taking moneywhen they disagree withyou. Accuse them of beingderanged, wilfully stupidtrolls instead. Its morepolite.

Matthew Claxton is areporter for the LangleyAdvance.

The Editor,I am glad Alice Wong stood up so well, once her picture

made English-speaking newspapers that she had tried toavoid. It defines who she is, and exactly what I thought whenI have seen her speak and campaign. She is an elitist, shethinks she is better than the rest of us and received that assur-ance in her mind by being elected.

To say it is a federal matter, and not for cities to decideupon, she forgets where her votes come from, much like howDavid Chung has no idea where the shark fin comes from.

She does not represent the people of Richmond when shedisplays such disregard for what we want for our city. She hastold us to butt out of her business.

The idea that she would only eat in front of Chinese newspeople and photographers borders on racism. Let us not forgethow low she holds us in regard come the next federal elec-tion when her campaign will not be a federal matter, but onedecided upon by the people of Richmond.

Jim CrightonRichmond

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The Editor,Every now and then we are forced

to face the fact that, either throughbeing woefully uninformed about apolitical candidate, by allowing vestedinterests to highjack the process, orby not voting at all, we have allowedsomeone to secure a political officewho is both unqualified for, andunworthy of, the position to whichthey have been elected.

If MP Alice Wong proposes thatthe eating of shark fin soup is justi-fied simply on the basis of it beinga tradition and privilege, then weshould stop for a moment to ask towhat extent someone who is guidedby such values could possibly empa-thize with the senior citizens of thiscountry, many of whom can barelymake ends meet, can rarely affordto eat at restaurants, and are always

among the first victims of cutbacksimplemented by both provincial andfederal governments.

At the very least Harper shoulddo the justifiable thing and removeWong from her cabinet position. Andcome the next election, those of uswho try to determine which candidateto vote for on the basis of their prin-ciples, character and integrity shoulddo everything we can to rectify ourmistake and remove this woman fromthe Canadian government. Us seniorcitizens will probably end up muchbetter off if this is accomplished.

How about a bowl of vegetableor bean soup at one of the seniorshomes in Richmond, Alice? Or is thatnot expensive enough fare for you.

RayArnold,Richmond

Readers bite back atWong over shark soup

The Editor,Speaking as a 30-

year Richmond resi-dent and loyal federalConservative voter, Iam very dismayed overMP Alice Wongs publicspectacle of eating abowl of shark fin soup.

Shame on her foractually eating the con-troversial soup, and forAsian media only.

Perhaps shed liketo consume someRhinoceros horn aswell; I recently readthey are being poachedto extinction in Africabecause some peoplebelieve the false claimthat Rhino horn curescancer.

I stand with themajority of Canadianswho demand the end ofshark-finning and sharkfin soup consumption.

I also believe it istime for the Richmondfederal Conservativesto look for a new localcandidate because Wonghas forever lost my vote,as well as many others Ihave spoken to.

Bernd BambergRichmond

Open letter to AliceWong,I am not surprised because

your actions as an MP haveclearly shown you do not carefor environmental protection,let alone species on the verge ofbeing endangered.

You have voted in favourof slaughtering baby seals fortheir pelt, repealing the KyotoProtocol, repealing the CanadianEnvironment Assessment Act,

removing habitat protection fromthe Fisheries Act, and removingprotection of endangered speciesfrom the Species at Risk Act.

I do apologize for thedemeaning tone of my letter, butI am disgusted with your lack ofcare for the shrinking resources.

My prior polite letters to youregarding your votes to takeaway protection from our envi-ronment were met with silence

so Ive decided on a new tone:sarcasm! I hope future genera-tions dont look back in anger atus and wonder why we continuedin our destructive habits whenwe had the chance to change.

The Conservatives can notbe counted on to protect finiteresources its money and bigbusiness first.

Quoc NguyenRichmond

The Editor,I applaud the people pro-

testing in front of restaurantsthat serve shark fin soup.

Not only are the numbersof sharks in the ocean in seri-ous decline, the method ofharvesting them is atrocious.

The sharks are caughtthen their fins are choppedoff. The mutilated bodies are

then thrown back into thewater where a slow death isimminent, as the sharks nowcannot swim.

The human beingsdoing this do not havethe decency to kill off thewounded creatures and thusavoid further agony.

Albert Schweitzer said,Until he extends the circle

of his compassion to all liv-ing things, man will not him-self find peace.

I hope nature takes itsrevenge on those carryingout such cruelties. Onceagain, Im ashamed tobelong to the human race.

Adele RunikisRichmond

Letter to AliceWong,You have lost my

vote. Was that bowlworth it?

Doug EastonRichmond

The Editor,It seems that some people just feel they need to flaunt

the societal norms of their community to attain status. MPAlice Wong and David Chung are setting the stage for pub-licity and self-promotion.

Ms Wongs argument (that banning shark fin products isa federal responsibility and not that of a city) is still beingdealt with and her action shows an unhealthy disrespect forthe feelings of the local community.

As an official of one of the two parties in an argumentof this type, she should have refrained from such a move ofshowmanship. Whether she is expressing the ConservativeParty line or her own, this was an ill-timed action.

Her argument of who should be responsible for makinga law concerning such a ban is actually a moot point andmakes this all the more uncomfortable for me.

Canada has rules and regulations concerning the han-dling and slaughter of chickens, pigs and cattle to ensurethe animals do not suffer and are humanely handled. Asyet, there is no such rule in place for sharks.

For enough fins to be available for restaurants to serveshark fin soup, there is only the practice of finningwhich would never meet humane standards. This doesnot even address the imbalance that the collection practicecreates in the overall numbers of sharks surviving in theoceans and what that will mean to the oceans ecosystem.

Scientists are concerned that we are reaching a tippingpoint and until more answers are available, suspension topreserve would be the answer of choice.

John SextonRichmond

The Editor,I have recently become aware that

Anthony Marr has asked to publicly debateMP Alice Wong, Coun. Chak Au and DavidChung on the shark fin ban issue.

There have been so many contradictingfacts being thrown out to the public and I feellike this would be an EXCELLENT way toget the truth out.

I have spoken to many people and they

would all love to see this happen. If they havetaken the time to educate themselves on thisglobal issue (as leaders in our city, they havea responsibility to do so) and have legitimatereasons not to want a shark fin ban, thenthey should have no problem accepting thisrequest from Marr. This idea has so muchsupport behind it. Please seriously consider it.

Stephanie ChevrierRichmond

The Editor,I was astounded to read of

MP Alice Wongs decision toabuse the position of elected MPby supporting the unnecessaryslaughter of sharks. Has she noidea how to garner votes?

I and 95 per cent of myfriends, who are mostly ofChinese descent and all livingin Richmond, will no longer besupporting her.

We will also be avoiding anyrestaurant that serves shark fin

soup. We eat out two to threetimes a week and have frequent-ed the Jade on many occasions.Not any more.

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Weve been teaching William GoldingsLord of the Flies in B.C. schools since theearly 60s.

The original purpose, I believe, was towarn students of the thin veneer of civiliza-tion, how humans teeter on the edge of sav-agery even as they strive for noble heights.

In the novel, a group of English school-boys is marooned on a tropical island anddegenerate into savagery, despite initialefforts to organize themselves into somesort of community.

In the Lord (and Lady) of the Flies weare writing on our childrens hearts now,we have tossed girls and boys alike ontoFacebook Island.

We have been civilizing our childrenfor years, but we have forgotten the primaldrive for power and pleasure that lurks justbelow their skin, especially during adoles-cence, when their brains are still develop-ing the brakes of maturity.

We are horrified at the potential results harrassment, psychological distress,death.

What parent in their right mind wouldmaroon their child on an island like this?

Yet, parents regularly help their young-sters set up accounts on Facebook, eventhough Facebook itself requires users tobe 15 years old before they can set up anaccount.

We must make Facebook accountablefor the harm it makes possible on its site.Facebook must require parents and guard-ians to be part of every minor childsfriend group.

So far, Facebooks personality is face-less, amoral and psychopathic. If it werehuman, we would shun it. Only lawsuits,fines and criminal charges will forceFacebook to reveal the predators and bul-lies that prey on our young.

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Open letter to Alice Wong,Re: Wong stands by

decision to eat shark fin,News, Oct. 17.

I am extremely disap-pointed in your stance onshark finning.

Shark fin soup maybe acultural habit, but that doesnot mean that we shouldnot review the situation andadjust our behaviour once

we have the facts in frontof us.

As an MP who repre-sents me, I would like youto act responsibly when thesituation merits it.

Surely on reviewing thecurrent state of shark har-vesting, it must be apparentto you that this practice isnot sustainable and willultimately end in sharks

disappearing from not justour menus, but from ouroceans.

Please take the time tocarefully and consideratelyreview the informationavailable to make respon-sible decisions on keepingour fisheries for future gen-erations.

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I was once sitting in mycar at the ferry terminal,when I saw a large groupof young people arriveback from camp. It wasso interesting to watch thereunion between the boysand girls and their parents.

For some, their faceslit up when they saw theirparent emerge from a car, and they ranover with a big hug, chatting and grin-ning. But for others the reunion was notso joyful.

One boy in particular stood out, ashe was the last one left after the wholegroup had been picked up. He stood for awhile, and then eventually slumped in thewaiting shelter.

Finally, someone did come to get him.But when this man got out of the car, thetwo of them only grunted at each otherbefore solemnly getting in the car anddriving off. I hope that was not his father.That boy looked so forlorn and sad.

Witnessing this reunion reminded mehow much children need someone towag for them.

Someone to greet them with sincere,unfettered enthusiasm, not for what theyhave done, but just for who they are; likethe unconditional love of a dog greetinghis owner after a long day.

So often when I greet my childrenafter school, I am thinking hurry up,lets go! or did you wash your facethis morning? or do you have all yourhomework?

I do this because I love them so muchand I want them to succeed and make agood impression on the world. But allthey see is the critical look of concern onmy face, and they feel my disapproval,not my love.

I am trying to change. I try to remem-ber the first pair of shoes my nine-year-old had as a little toddler, or the last timemy seven-year-old did something kind.

When I can get in touchwith the tender feelingsinside, it helps me radiatea sincere happiness to bewith my boys.

I picture the recent timemy seven-year-old mademe laugh or the imaginedimage of my nine-year-oldas a young man, suitcase

in hand, kissing me goodbye as he movesout.

Sometimes I need to shift my per-spective to appreciate the child right infront of me, rather than wishing he wasa neater eater or more organized in thehomework department.

As a teacher, its easier for me to keepsuch perspective. I truly get attached to99 per cent of the children I work withand I find it easier to see each child forall their quirky uniqueness when they arenot mine.

Yes, this child struggles to spell hisown name, but hes so gung ho aboutbeing alive, his zest for living is infec-tious. Yes, that child is very sensitive andcries more easily, but look at his inquisi-tive mind and his curiosity about theworld.

It is harder to appreciate my own chil-dren, because they are my children andmy ego gets involved. One of the biggestchallenges of parenting is learning to lovethe children we have, even if they are notthe children we dreamed of in our fanta-sies.

So if youre blessed to have a child inyour life, the next time youre with them,try to see them with fresh eyes. What isunique and wonderful about this person?Show them some wag. We all need a littleunconditional love in our lives.

Sarah Dakin is a Richmond mom ofthree and a teacher with the Delta schooldistrict. When not working or caring forher household, she can be found readingor dreaming about future pet dogs.

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A recent Credit Suissesurvey of 280 companiesacross 33 countries foundthat family businesses havebeen doing well in the cur-rent market environment.

Close to 60 per centreported revenue growth offive per cent or more in theprior year and the Credit Suisse FamilyBusiness Index has outperformed the

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Looking behind thenumbers, its clear that thissuccess is largely due tothe family aspect, andthat the model has beengood for family membersand investors.

A successful family business is onethat works harmoniously through the four

stages of its evolution: entrepreneurship,growth, governance, and maturity. Eachstage has challenges and differentiatingfactors inevitably determining the long-term viability of the business, and it ishelpful for entrepreneurs to understandthe macro and structural issues at play.

The first stage, entrepreneurship, iswhen the family aspect first provides anadvantage over non-family companies.

In getting established, the family isoften the chief provider of labour andtherefore more devoted to the companyssuccess.

During this stage, some firms mayalso finance through the family, betteraligning costs and benefits.

In the growth stage, the companyfocuses on increasing its market share,bringing new and innovative productsto market, expanding into other regionsor geographies, increasing capacity andattracting additional financing.

Family businesses are commonlyviewed as being risk averse but the CreditSuisse data indicate otherwise. All sur-vey respondents have expansion plans,with small family businesses focusing onincreasing capacity, while larger ones areexpanding into new countries and indus-tries.

Family dynamics can play a large rolein governance. Public firms may faceagency costs if the interests of ownersand managers are not properly alignedbut the costs can be avoided in familyfirms where the owner-manager has moreat stake.

However, that doesnt mean familybusinesses are immune to governanceissues. They might result from things like

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Succession is the final hurdle in thefamily business life cycle and it is whenfamily relationships can be a problem. Itis particularly challenging in the transi-tion from first to second generations,when sibling disputes can override goodsense.

Unfortunately, succession planningis often overlooked. A TD WaterhouseBusiness Succession poll found that 76per cent of our small business ownersdont have succession plans.

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He talks about the perennial philosophy the essential core of wisdom that is at theheart of all our great religions. It providesdeep insights into life, human nature, health,happiness, suffering and peace.

His ideas resonated with my personalapproach to life. In an undergraduate reli-gious studies course, I learned that all theworlds great religions spoke the samelanguage at a deeper, esoteric level.Christian, Jewish and Muslim mystics couldwalk peacefully with Zen Buddhist monksas they share a common wisdom and visionof our world. This is in contrast to how mostpeople interpret their respective religions andthose of others.

Many others have turned away from reli-gion altogether when they no longer see itsrelevance to what matters most to them. Theyseem to get along quite nicely going toschool, working, shopping, managing theirhomes and raising their families.

What is the relevance of spirituality to ourlives and to our health?

Eventually we must contend with mis-fortune, illness and death first the loss ofloved ones, but ultimately our own. Each ofus must manage difficult emotions anxi-ety, depression or anger. We all face challeng-es in our relationships. We may seek meaningand purpose in our lives.

Dr. Walsh distinguishes between theterms, religion and spirituality. Most of usthink of religion with respect to our identifi-

cation with a particular set ofbeliefs. Spirituality, however,refers to the direct experi-ence of the sacred. You can bedeeply spiritual without goingto church. Spiritual practices,in Dr. Walshs words, helpus experience that which ismost central and essential toour lives for ourselves.

Dr. Roger Walshs book is filled withpractical exercises from the worlds reli-gions to cultivate kindness, love, joy, peace,vision, wisdom and generosity.

One exercise to foster wisdom is to reflecton the four mind-changers fundamental toTibetan Buddhism: Life is inconceivably pre-cious; life is short and death is certain; lifecontains inevitable difficulties; and our ethi-cal choices mold our lives.

These four truths inform my approach tomedicine and the living of each day. Witheach baby I deliver, I have not lost a profoundsense of wonder and gratitude.

Life is indeed a precious gift that we cantake for granted, but with each day of life, wehave the opportunity to grow in wisdom andexpress love.

We can get so caught up in materialismand petty self-concerns that we forget thatour days are numbered as are those of ourloved ones. If you had but one week withthe people you love, what would you say andwhat would you do?

No one is promised a carefree life.Suffering and misfortune are inevitable.Accidents happen, we become ill, and we areharmed by others. The suffering in life is notdoled out evenly; there is no fairness.

What we can control and what we dochoose is how we take the gift of this life tomeet the challenges of health, fate and ourrelationships. It is our words and actions thatdefine who we are, how we find meaning andhow we express love.

Dr. Davidicus Wong is a family physicianand writer. You can read more of his posts atdavidicuswong.wordpress.com.

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With better styling, materials, and buildquality a common theme for the revital-ized Dodge brand the Durango addressesthe biggest concerns of its predecessor.

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EnvironmentSeven seats come as standard equipment,

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