In a time of considerable anxiety and personal disruption, there’s not a lot individuals can do to change elements out of their control. Government mandates to remain in place during the COVID-19 pandemic, for example, are not something to flout, as they’re for public safety and efforts to control the spread of the virus. Yet, stuck at home, unable to...[ read more ]
Have you had difficulty in your life? If so, it’s nothing to be ashamed of. The First Noble Truth of the Buddha is that life is difficult. Anguish, sorrow, and suffering are unavoidable features of our human existence. The Buddhist term for dissatisfaction is dukkha; to be alive is to experience dukkha. The Buddha was not interested in creating a...[ read more ]
“Your heart knows the way. Run in that direction.” ~ Rumi “I know I should forgive but I can’t.” I squirmed in my seat as I said this to my teacher. I said this immediately after I explained all that I’d experienced during our meditation exercise. In the meditation I’d had a vivid recollection of the constant verbal and emotional...[ read more ]
If you’re like many, you probably have your calendar marked off with how many days you’ve been stuck at home during this “new normal.” We all want to get back to work, back to school, and back to our lives as we knew them before social distancing and quarantine were being included with #saferathome on social media. If you’re among...[ read more ]
Structure and supervision are important principles in raising healthy, curious, and connected children. But when these become too rigid, anxiousness and inflexibility begin to seep into a child’s developing mind. Structure provides a framework for expectations, and about how time and the day flow. But much like a house, the space defined by the structure is where the magic of...[ read more ]
Start with these strategies, and you’ll be on your way to a healthier outlook. Millennials and Gen-Zers are stressed about money and have a ton of anxiety over personal finance. Why? It’s a product of the world they’ve grown up in. They saw their parents struggle during the Great Recession. They’re constantly exposed to toxic political messaging, and saving money...[ read more ]
The arrival of coronavirus is changing many aspects of our lives, including the way we co-parent our children. As if there wasn’t already enough uncertainty, families that co-parent children are likely to have their own unique set of challenges to contend with during this time. Part of this is that social isolation looks different to different people (you and your...[ read more ]
The COVID-19 virus has impacted and will continue to impact every aspect of our lives. Fortunately, we can get a head start on successful recovery from these effects by taking lessons from people who are grieving and those who are battling substance abuse. At first glance, this may seem an unusual comparison. Maybe losing loved ones to the pandemic ties...[ read more ]
If you’ve been laid off or furloughed, you’re not alone. As of early April, 22 million Americans have lost their jobs and applied for unemployment benefits. Not having a job during the pandemic can feel especially devastating due to the sheer magnitude, loss of control, and uncertainty, said Jill Jacinto, a career expert in New York City. You might be...[ read more ]
A new label has surfaced in the past few weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic: “quarantine bragging”. When people display their pride in accomplishments or hobbies on social media while sheltering in place, some of us are tempted to label these posts or images as the social media equivalent of “bragging” and, by default, the individual as a braggart. The label...[ read more ]
