Am I Lonely or Overwelmed?
Humans need to connect with each other; it is a biological imperative. We also need solitude. Solitude calms our nervous system,...
Afraid? Stressed? Two Simple Ideas for Coping
“I feel so stressed.” “I am so worried.” “When will this end? I am so anxious.” In this moment, I hear these statements all day from...
Hope, Genomes and Pandemic
Every hardship, every crisis we encounter changes us. It changes the way we think; it changes our outlooks on life. How we respond and...
The Value of Waiting
I learned there was value in waiting when I was 12 years old. It was the first year that I knew there was no such thing as Santa Claus. ...
You Don’t Have to Be Disappointed During the Holidays
Carlos went for his yearly physical and the phlebotomist asked, “Are you ready for Christmas?” This was a particularly difficult question...