c'mon, get happy

yeah, so as you've guessed, i've found myself down.

but i had forgotten! one of the little truths that actually works (despite myself)

act happy, be happy.

i had my own clinic today, and i met some new patients and fmailies. i do have to assume a certain role in clinic, and that is one of "delighted to meet you, happy to serve you, and i am honored to help your child."

the thing is, when i act happy (i.e. happy pediatrician, get it?), the kids (and parents) get happy. then the kids do something funny or cute or otherwise endearing, and i get happy. and the same is true for the staff and other doctors, although they are admittedly not quite so cute or endearing.

and so today my mood has been buffered a little bit.

thank God.