IDEAS & INTROSPECTION
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The Good Enough Parent
"Being a parent has been a master class in letting go. Try as we might, there’s only so much we can control. And, boy, have I tried – especially at first. As parents, we just [...]
How Important Is Creativity?
“Everybody is talented because everybody who is human has something to express.” ― Brenda Ueland I have never been much of an athlete. Although I enjoyed playing sports growing up, I was never truly invested. [...]
Alzheimer’s: Memory in Slow Motion
“Today I’m your best friend from high school we talk boys, class and the anxiety about taking the test in chemistry. Yesterday I was your sister and you were turning 21, we dance in the [...]
Grief In the Time of COVID-19
Grief sucks. Even though I imagine most, if not everyone who reads this blog post will agree, I feel the need to say it anyway. You see, last Friday my grandfather passed away. He spent [...]
What Has the Pandemic Done to Our Boundaries?
Written by: Katie Heaney Read the original article here. The other day, a friend called me on the phone to complain about another friend — a cherished hobby for us both. In 2019, or any [...]
A Day Dedicated to Happiness
I was today years old when I learned that there is an international holiday dedicated to happiness. It is celebrated on March 20th. My first reaction to learning about this holiday was, “You’ve got to [...]
I’m A Psychiatrist Who Treats Health Workers
Written by: Jessi Gold Read the original article here. A couple of Saturdays ago, I slept in until 11 a.m. I haven’t done that since college. As I peeled myself out of bed, I convinced [...]
Getting Past the Pumice Stone
I held the light grey and white stone in my hand, it’s rough to the touch, brittle. It’s shaped like a bar of soap, and I’m supposed to use it on my arms and legs, [...]