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Knucklemonk @knucklemonk

Nurse Practitioner working in the underserved community. Background in theoretical neuroscience, data science, & AI. Zen practitioner. knucklemonk.bksy.social Joined October 2013
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Knucklemonk @knucklemonk

16 hours ago

Well, maybe the world is on fire, but I gave a patient a neck injection today and I thought he was going to kiss me was so happy about the pain relief, another patient told me I was the best doctor he’d ever had, and with a little gentle coaxing I was able to get an overwhelmed…

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20 hours ago

I’m getting the impression— and correct me if I’m wrong— that folks are a bit overwhelmed by the state of the world right now. There’s not much I can do about that, but I am going to offer free virtual hugs. Take care of your hearts, my loves. ❤️🫂🙏

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21 hours ago

I posted just yesterday about the human urge to explore, and today Science published an article about how exploratory behavior in a completely species may have led to a diversity of success... Science Magazine - Did bold fish spark Lake Tanganyika’s diversity?…

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a day ago

There will never be a lasting peace among human beings; nevertheless, I will never stop trying to *be* peace.

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a day ago

"Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely." --Lord Acton

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2 days ago

A political leader who is immune from criminal prosecution— most especially concerning matters of the integrity of the state— is not a president, but rather a king.

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2 days ago

RIP Dan. 🙏😢

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2 days ago

RIP Dan. 🙏😢

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2 days ago

Today is the last day for a physician we hired right out of residency a few years ago. She is transferring to our other clinic, so will not be gone entirely, but it doesn't feel that way. She fit into our lovely family dynamic, and has been so easy to work with, caring for a full…

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2 days ago

"We were wanderers from the beginning," wrote Carl Sagan in the opening sentence of his book, Pale Blue Dot. As far as we know, that's true. We are a nomadic species driven by curiosity, the need to find food and other resources, and a host of other motivations. We are ever…

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2 days ago

Body like a mountain Breath like wind Mind like the sky Return to what is already here, and rest

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2 days ago

Intellectual knowledge can be acquired... But the spiritual region lies within, and each of us must strive, through our own inner and individual efforts, to unfold ourselves. —Sohen Shaku

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3 days ago

Some perspective. Ever take a look at Orion’s Belt? Alnitak is Spectral Type O91, it’s 1,110 Light years away. Alnilam is B01a that’s 1208.6 Light years away(Blue Hypergiant). Mintaka Spectral type 091, that’s 1,600 Light years away.

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4 days ago

Kaia is more and more of a love as she ages. ❤️

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4 days ago

“As a species, we hold tightly to our intuitions, and we tend to believe them. But recent centuries of science have taught us that most assumptions we typically make about the material universe are founded upon misconceptions. This is among the most important lessons of human…

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4 days ago

Who can be still Until their mud settles And the water clears? Can you remain tranquil until generous action occurs by itself? —Lao Tzu

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Knucklemonk @knucklemonk

a week ago

"Who you are is not your fault, but it is your responsibility," said Sayadaw U Pandita, a Burmese Buddhist teacher who died in 2016. Although I am quite familiar with U Pandita, I encountered this quote only yesterday, shared by a Dharma sister of mine from California. It is…

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a week ago

Who did you help today? #KindnessMatters

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a week ago

Good morning. Have a lovely day, and remember: you matter. You’re worthy. Love to you all. 🙏❤️🫂

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