In the 1987 film Wings of Desire by filmmaker Wim Wenders, angels watch over mortals in the city of Berlin. An angel named Damiel falls in love with a female trapeze artist. Eventually, he decides to give up his immortality to be with the woman he loves. The first scene
Most of us have experienced trauma in one form or another. A trauma is any emotional or physical response to one or more harmful or life-threatening events or circumstances. Trauma isn’t so much what happened as it is how it affects us. The word trauma comes from the ancient Greek
We’ve just experienced the fall equinox, and here on the East Coast, we will be moving into shorter days and cooler weather. It is a time of transition and perhaps a time to adjust our daily routines. Like other mammals, we may need more rest. Many of us are usually
Recently, I was reading a short story by a writer named Delmore Schwartz, who wrote the above-titled story in 1935. In the story, a young man is having a dream in which he is watching a film of his parents’ courtship. As he watches, he tries to warn them not
Research shows that a type of writing known as “expressive writing” can bring significant benefits to our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Expressive writing has been shown to decrease anxiety and depression, lower blood pressure, and boost our immune systems. One crucial way expressive writing can be used is to
Life is always moving us forward, and we’re part of life’s expansion and growth. At times, we may feel that little has changed, even though we’re doing our best to do our creative work, make plans, and reach goals. But in reality, change occurs from moment to moment. And although
We’re encouraged from an early age to think of happiness and success as things to be achieved rather than accepted. But future fulfillment does not exist. Research shows that people have a baseline for happiness. Even if someone wins the lottery, gains fame, or finds the perfect relationship or job, their
When spring arrives, I always feel a bit excited and nervous. After the slow pace of winter, spring brings a sense of urgency to make the changes in my life that I’ve been contemplating but putting off. I see the beauty of the trees with their fresh green leaves, the
Mindfulness meditation is often defined as a state of active, open attention to the present, observing one’s thoughts and feelings without judging (Psychology Today). But is that all? If that is all, how could we apply it to everything we think, say, and do in everyday life? What about when
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