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Humans are social creatures. There’s no question about it. From our earliest days, as hunter-gatherers out in the wild, we survived and thrived as a species because we cooperated with one another. This cooperation has become so ingrained our beings, that separation from others can be intensely harmful. In this week’s article, I’d like to delve into the root of …
You head to bed after a long day. It’s one o’clock in the morning. Now, it’s three. Then, it’s five a.m. You tossed. You turned. And, you had your glass of warm milk. This has been going on for months. You’re not only mentally exhausted during the workday but you’re simply less yourself. You snap at the barista when you …
“Whenever I get gloomy with the state of the world, I think about the arrivals gate at Heathrow Airport. General opinion’s starting to make out that we live in a world of hatred and greed, but I don’t see that. It seems to me that love is everywhere. Often, it’s not particularly dignified or newsworthy, but it’s always there – …
To see a world in a grain of sand And a heaven in a wild flower. To hold infinity in the palm of your Hand and eternity in an hour. ~William Blake Since the dawn of day, mankind has always searched for the deeper meaning in life and the world around us. Ancient cultures used the seasonal changes and the …
Home Alone came to movie theaters in 1990—27 years ago! While it seems inconceivable that you could accidentally leave your eight-year-old home alone for the holidays while heading out on vacation, I suppose it happens. But, what if you are the one being left alone, like young Kevin McAllister (played by Macaulay Culkin), during the holiday season? Key Strategies for …
‘Tis the season to be merry and bright! You’ll see family, friends, colleagues, and clients throughout this holiday season. And, you’re going to be surrounded by all sorts of goodies and treats to delight your taste buds. The problem comes on January 1st when the clock strikes midnight. Your New Year’s resolution to lose that extra few pounds will kick …
“Caregiving often calls us to lean into love we didn’t know possible.” Tia Walker, author Think back on your life for a moment. When in your life did you have to dig deep into your reserves to face another day? For many of us, it is likely a time that required us to care for another person. It might be our …
In our last article, “Family Stories,” I wrote about ways in which you can engage with family members to gain greater wisdom from the stories we all can share. As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, it might be fun to explore further your rich family history and learn of your ancestors. Who knows what fascinating stories your family has to be …
Almost everyone has a family story or two that comes up during the holidays or other family gatherings that bring tears of laughter, joy or sorrow to everyone’s eyes when they’re told. As a nation of immigrants, it could be a generation’s old story of a grandparent or other ancestor who made the trip to the New World for opportunities …
There’s no question that our geography defines how we experience a good portion of our lives. From the places you live and have lived, to the culture that surrounds you, and to how societies work with one another in order to reach common goals. These have profound implications on our lives through small personal changes accumulating into compound effects, or …
