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...

Blog: Dr. Gutierrez’s Guide to Tuning Your Life for Lasting Health and Happiness

What if achieving your New Year’s resolution wasn’t the path to happiness, but rather a detour into stress and self-sabotage? Dr. Orestes Gutierrez, a renowned osteopathic physician and expert in holistic health, is here to share a revolutionary approach to goals. Drawing on both ancien...

As Charlie’s heart failure worsened, his twig-like fingers searched over his chest and he asked, “Doc, can you show me where my heart is?” Confused, I pointed just left of his sternum and inquired, “Why do you ask?” He explained he feels like he is drowning and uttered “I grew up on a farm Doc and if things get worse a shotgun to the heart is quick, but can be messy!”

Charlie appeared younger than a man in his late 80s, white trimmed beard, crystal blue eyes and a baseball cap. A...