Sometimes in our complex world, I think we underestimate the simple, uncomplicated things that can contribute positively to mental health. Let’s talk about how nature can provide a calming respite from the stress of a busy life. There are many academic studies reflecting how natural environments can be restorative to […]
Stress
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I love hugs. One of the most difficult things for me during the COVID pandemic was not being able to hug…or fist bump…or get closer than six feet. As we move through this public health crisis, hopefully we will be able to get back to hugging! Whether you hug someone […]
I have not always appreciated the value of having pets. We had fish when I was little. One time I had a hamster that got out of its cage, which ended any ongoing relationship with hamsters I had hoped to have. When I was nine, we got a cat. But […]
Apollo 13. Schindler’s List. Glory. Three great movies about difficult times. Difficult times in which people did not give up. And if they lived through those difficult times, they not only survived but thrived. Three great movies that can teach us much about resilience. Resilience is the ability to recover […]