My dear patient
Do not become a professional patient.
Do not become dependent on doctors.
Do not turn into a doctor hopper.
Let me not be just another doctor along the way
To some mythical cure you are seeking
Another physician along a string of opinions.
Not for my sake
I will continue to heal, as I best know
Whether you come back or not
(God willing)
But for your sake.
Let not your expectations be your source of frustration.
Open yourself to the possibility that this time
Both you and I will work together
To hold your suffering and healing.
This time let your expectation slowly dissolve
Open yourself to new possibilities
And resist the temptation to become dependent yet again
On me or anyone else but your own
Inner healer.
Allow us to validate your pain and suffering
And strengthen your inner power for healing
Your own ability to stop the hopping
Office to office
And finally rest here
With us
As we help you take charge of your health
Once and for all.
Thanks.
