Be Part of the Solution We all read the news. Perhaps all worry about racial injustice and wonder what can be done. A resilient response is to ask the question “what shall I do?” This question assumes you will do something, and can direct your wise mind to explore the options. Here are some things
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Mother’s Day when Mom is Distant; A Resilience and Mindfulness Practice that Works
Mother’s Day is celebrated in the United States this Sunday. It is a day that can be full of joy but it can also be somewhat fraught. You may be simply socially distanced from your mother, or you may be distanced in many other ways; by emotional distance, by long term absence, by death. Here’s
Seven Effective Ways to Thrive During Social Distancing
In addition to taking appropriate health precautions to prevent infection, there are several practical things we can do to remain resilient while practicing social distancing. 1. Communicate with mindful attention. This applies to direct speech and to things you post to friends via social media. Slow down before you start talking or writing. Decide what
Get your resilience on
This year’s election has had me thinking about our country’s resilience. It is far too easy to let our preconceptions get in the way of our understanding. For example, as I canvassed for a first time candidate in the last election, some of my best conversations were with members of the opposite party. They weren’t