We All Need a Dose of Nature
We All Need a Dose of Nature I take a walk pretty much every morning. It’s not about exercise, though I know that’s good for me, but about starting my day in nature. Nature is like vitamin C for our soul. It boosts our resilience. The truth is nature keeps me in the...
Finding Points of Light in the Darkness
Finding Points of Light in the Darkness The days are short. Darkness comes early. That darkness can feel heavy. But even in a dark season you can find points of light. In this season, we have multiple holidays incorporating candles and light, our communal need for...
You Get to Choose
You Get to Choose Things feel uncertain right now, unsettled. It’s easy to feel that things are out of control. It’s true there is a lot we can’t control, a lot we can’t change on our own, but that doesn’t mean we’re helpless. It doesn’t mean we should give up on hope...
Rest for Resilience
Rest for Resilience I grew up in New York City. Autumn was my favorite season there. I loved the changing colors of the leaves in Washington Square Park, where I was lucky to live. And I was happy to have cooler weather, as Summer in New York City could be brutal,...