When Life Becomes Something You Give
A Gift to Others: Will Your Life Be A Gift To Others? by Stephen Ong M.D. is a reflective look at a life shaped not just by achievement, but by gratitude. From the vantage point of a long and meaningful career, Dr. Ong pauses to ask a simple but powerful question: how did all of this come together? What he uncovers is a quiet pattern of generosity, guidance, and gifts received from others along the way.
Rather than presenting a rigid philosophy, A Gift to Others gently draws readers into moments from family life, friendships, education, professional growth, and community. Each chapter invites readers to see their own experiences differently and to consider how giving, when done sincerely, often returns in unexpected and lasting ways.
Seeing Everyday Actions as Gifts
At its heart, this book explores the idea that life is not measured only by success, but by impact. Dr. Ong reflects on how recognizing small acts of kindness, service, and intention can transform relationships and communities. Readers are encouraged to evaluate their choices through one lens: does this action become a gift to someone else?
The book speaks to anyone seeking meaning beyond routine, offering thoughtful insights without preaching. It is calm, personal, and quietly motivating, making it a meaningful read for those reflecting on purpose, legacy, and how they show up in the lives of others.
A Life Dedicated to Healing and Service
Dr. Stephen Ong is a family physician and Medical Director at Healthcare of Greater Washington in Oxon Hill, Maryland. He founded the original Ong Medical Center in 1979 and has played a key role in building a comprehensive outpatient healthcare facility that now serves a broad community.
In addition to clinical practice, Dr. Ong serves as Research Director and Principal Investigator at MD Medical Research, where he has led and contributed to multiple NIH-supported clinical trials. Educated in the Philippines and the United States, he holds both an MD and an MPH and has taught medical and nursing students throughout his career. Beyond medicine, he remains active in faith-based service, education boards, and community leadership.
A Gift to Others Will Your Life Be A Gift To Others?
A thoughtful invitation to reflect, give meaningfully, and leave something lasting behind.
