last night i watched a review copy of a stunning new alzheimers documentary produced and directed by longtime elder activist scott kirschenbaum its set to premiere on pbss independent lens series on march 29 stunning new alzheimers documentary to air on pbs march 29 when it comes to our stress or uncomfortable emotions the brain mistakenly uses the same approach and unknowingly make our stress and pain worse one minute to stress less how does one walk the path of love tolerance compassion forgiveness etc without becoming a doormat this is a fundamental question and one thats rarely addressed if ever does being spiritual make you a doormat