“We are in a freefall into the future,” wrote mythologist Joseph Campbell. We don’t know what will happen. We want to believe in a positive outcome, while we also fear that the future will bring suffering. All we can really control is our intention. Then we need to stop dwelling
In this challenging time, it can be difficult to stay focused on our lives and our purpose. It is close to impossible not to be aware of all the suffering and injustice occurring in the world, and in fact, we need to stay informed. But if we immerse ourselves in
The Winter Solstice, which takes place in the Northern Hemisphere on December 21st, marks the shortest day of the year and the longest night. (The Southern Hemisphere will welcome the Summer Solstice.) During Earth’s travels in the solar system, the planet’s axis tilts and changes how we view the Sun.
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
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