Most of us are taught that strong emotions, especially anger, are problems to control or eliminate. But anger, sadness, fear, or shame are rarely random disturbances. They are signals, flares from the inner world, messages trying to reach the surface. The problem is...
There are stretches of life where the body seems to move faster than the mind can follow— as though something inside is leaning forward, braced, even in the quiet moments. For many people, this is the residue of years spent adapting to pressure, performance, survival,...
Memory is a powerful force that shapes the way we move through life. It holds the moments that give us joy, strength, and meaning — and it also carries the echoes of loss, separation, and trauma that weigh on the mind and settle in the body. How we live with our...
At the heart of every strong relationship, at home, at work, and out in the wider world, are two habits that sound simple yet are easy to overlook: Caring for others and Showing genuine interest in their inner world. We all long for connection. We want to feel seen...
On a very hot day this summer, I stood in my office looking at a large photograph of a pristine mountain lake—clear, glacial water surrounded by snow, cliffs, and quiet sky. I closed my eyes and pictured myself inside that landscape. I could feel the cool air on my...
Most people think of mood as something to fix, manage, or improve. We feel low and immediately look for a lift — a distraction, a treat, something to pull us up and away. But mood is not only a state; it is a signal. It tells us something about our energy, pace,...
