I don’t believe in the traditional narrative that an existential or midlife crisis means simply reaching a point where life isn’t as fulfilling as we had hoped. If this turning point is anything like anxiety, then the “crisis” occurs when we receive a totally natural, healthy signal for change, and get to choose how we … Read More
I was browsing the news this morning and came across an article about the rising rate of burnout in the nursing profession. I thought of those who have taken up this profession and dedicate their lives to caring for us. I have family and friends who are nurses and am incredibly grateful for their commitment … Read More
Today my morning meditation centered around the idea of acceptance. The idea that we have three angles when approaching feelings. We can 1) accept them as they are, 2) change to adapt to these feelings, or 3) leave (or ignore) these feelings alone. I write often about anxiety, as it’s a feeling I’ve worked with … Read More
Updated: June 12, 2021 | Let me begin by saying I’m not a qualified psychologist, neurobiologist, behaviorist, botanist, or any other “ist”. I’m a passionate student of the field, someone who at one time assumed that all humans behaved rationally, for the most part, and that all organizational policy was built upon solid evidence and sound … Read More