03/10/2026
Here’s why Egypt has imprinted its majestic presence so deeply in my psyche.
Standing beside the magical River Nile, 4,130 miles long, flowing through eleven countries before emptying into the Mediterranean Sea.
The ancient Egyptians called it “the spine of the planet.” Standing there, I understood why.
Quietly… but decisively, it reminds you that no human being ever has to feel small, no matter the circumstance.
Then came the moment at the feet of the Sphinx, as the sun slowly rose on the horizon to greet us with yet another “baby day”, a new day upon which we can place our intentions and dreams.
The ancient face of the Sphinx, watching the dawn for thousands of years, seemed to whisper softly: Yes… you can.
And while our beautiful planet continues to be challenged by the very inhabitants who should be honoring it, the Nile still flows.
The Sphinx still watches.
The pyramids still stand.
The temples remain.
Then there was Anubis in the tomb of Tutankhamun - guardian of the body and guide through the mystery of death and rebirth.
In that moment I felt a deeper understanding of my own path as a physician and psychologist: to protect, restore, and honor both the body and the human spirit.
And finally…Sekhmet
Standing before her in the temple of Ptah, I felt my heart crack open.
She reminds us that power, destruction, transformation, and healing are all expressions of the same sacred force.
And through it all, I felt deeply grateful.
Grateful to inhabit this body.
On this breathtaking planet.
During these sometimes challenging times.
Moments like these remind us how small,
And yet, how majestic and deeply connected,
we truly are. Grateful. 🌍✨
