Most of the choices we make every day are simple and straight-forward: what to wear to work, what to eat for lunch, whether to go…
Posts published in September 2017
A full night’s rest is rare these days and when it comes to your mental and emotional health it is critical. Research shows that we…
After having lived through my second hurricane in Florida (Hurricane Andrew was my first), I have some ideas about what makes the experience less stressful…
I’ve been listening to Sound’s True’s Self-Acceptance Summit, a free 10-day online event with leading experts such as Dr. Parker J. Palmer, Dr. Rick Hanson and…
The word depression is used in different contexts. Some people claim it for minor problems like being disappointed, hurt or discouraged. Others use it to…
While the excitement of returning to (or beginning) college can hold the promise of many transformational and wonderful opportunities — it can also be a…
Decision-making, in most cases, is not a straightforward process. Facing contradictory facts and opinions, people often struggle to decide on the best way forward when…
You didn’t get the job you really wanted. But you aren’t surprised. The odds were stacked against you anyway. Even if you prepared more, the…
Well, I’m gearing up for my book tour, and thinking about my book talk. I’m considering opening my talk by describing a familiar situation that illustrates…
“The mind is like a river, and, as with a river, there’s no point in trying to stop its flow.” – Mingyur Rinpoche You know…