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Anxiety Is the Alarm Clock for Your Awakening

Posted by Orestes Gutierrez, D.O. on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, In : philosophy 

In my previous blog, I explored the concept of The Divine Absurd—how embracing life’s paradoxes can lead to true freedom. Today, I want to take that further by looking at existential anxiety or dread, not as a curse, but as an essential part of our awakening. Instead of seeing it as an enemy, what if we treated anxiety as a guide—an unlikely but trusted companion on the journey of transformation? 

Let’s be honest: if you don’t experience anxiety in today’s chaotic world, congratula...


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The Art of Being Broken and Beautiful

Posted by Orestes Gutierrez, D.O. on Thursday, March 6, 2025, In : philosophy 

The Absurdity of Existence: The Art of Being Broken and Beautiful

I would like to share with you a story of how a doctor's dreams were shattered and then rebuilt. But first, let us explore Kintsugi: The Beauty of Your Cracks.

There is an ancient Japanese art called Kintsugi—the practice of repairing broken pottery with gold. The philosophy is simple yet profound: the cracks are not flaws to be hidden, but wounds to be honored. Instead of discarding the shattered, Kintsugi turns the broken int...


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Orestes Gutierrez, D.O. Board Certified in Family Medicine and Integrative Holistic Medicine. Author and All American Masters Runner.