5 Ways to Transition Smoothly Into Fall

5 Ways to Transition Smoothly Into Fall

The fall season is my favorite time of year. The changing colors of the leaves. The cooler weather. The gradual lengthening of the nights. It’s a time for slowing down, reflecting, and recovering from the frenetic activity of summer. And let’s not forget about the...
Writing About Uncertainty During a Pandemic

Writing About Uncertainty During a Pandemic

In The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, Douglas Adams writes, “We demand rigidly defined areas of doubt and uncertainty!” As you might be able to tell, this book was written long before the COVID-19 pandemic, which has spread uncertainty throughout the world as...
A Simple Mindfulness Meditation for Beginners

A Simple Mindfulness Meditation for Beginners

Many people have told me that they’ve tried mindfulness meditation — even meditation for beginners — but “just couldn’t do it.” Some of this stems from common misconceptions about meditation, such as there’s only one way to meditate or you shouldn’t have any thoughts...