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Journey to Joy 106 patients, the sufferings they must endure and the diseases they have affect us emotionally. When I take time to meditate, I am able to decrease this stress and not feel so sad anymore. As a doctor, it is important to be very aware of what is going on, and to pay attention to what is happening. I feel that meditation supports awareness, and helps me to better focus on details of a patient's appearance and case. I have noticed before that if I have not taken sufficient time for meditation, my thinking is less clear and work becomes harder. One thing in particular that meditation has helped me with is my long working hours that sometimes pass without breaks. Sometimes, I any go to a quiet place, close my eyes, and imagine a crystal ball or a Buddha image at the center of my body. I do this until I feel peaceful, and then go back to work. It's truly amazing how rejuvenating