Simple, helpful questions Hear that sizzling? That’s the sound of the world literally and figuratively on fire. Some days it’s tough to breathe. In times like these, two simple, helpful questions
“What day is it?” asked Pooh. “It’s today,” squeaked Piglet. “My favorite day,” said Pooh.—A. A. Milne Is there anything more to say? Today. That’s all there is. Today. The
My watch said 2am. As I lay alone in the narrow retreat center bed—heart pounding and chest aching—hope vanished and my thoughts descended into despair. Was I going into cardiac
Dispelling confusion around suicidal ideation This Facebook meme from The Depression Project hit home about suicidal ideation. People who have never been depressed, especially for long stretches, don’t understand suicidal ideation.
Are you an innie or an outie? No. Not belly buttons. Motivation. Some people are internally motivated. They get things done by deciding they are going to do them. Their
How to meditate through anxiety, panic, and depression Anxiety and panic. When I first began to experience anxiety, especially panic attacks, I could not meditate directly on the experience. First,
