The flood, like it did to most of Boulder County, left me in its wake exhausted. Although comparatively we suffered little damage—merely that our finished basement is no longer finished—the stress, cleaning, concern, loss, and FEMA frustration definitely took its toll. I felt compelled to get everything done, to “go, go, go,” to restore order […]
Although this may seem off track for me, I was struck by a profound article I read in The New Atlantis on whether elephants have soul. The way elephants behaved with elephants, other animals, and humans was so responsive and heartfelt it actually gave me goosebumps. These were a few […]
Our ability to adapt to most of what life throws at us is both blessing and curse. Just like our bodies adjust to a weight set point, our moods tend to have a set point too. Take happiness, for example. We might get super excited about a promotion or a new car or a new […]
In the wake of the Sandy Hook tragedy, like many of you, I am finding it difficult to process this horrific event. As a mental heath professional, I am trying to help my clients process their own feelings. However, as a mother and a human being, I am having a difficult time doing the same. […]
