No relationship is all sunshine, but two people can share one umbrella and survive the storm together – Anonymous For as much as human society glamorizes romantic relationships, they sure are difficult. Whether that is starting a romance or maintaining it, there are plenty of challenges. Today, we’re going to talk about one straightforward strategy…
Although this is an unusual post for this site — both in timing and content — I felt information on the Coronavirus/COVID-19 (i.e., its contagiousness, threat, precautionary measures, etc.) should be accessible to people. Because I couldn’t find any centralized information on it, though, I took the time to research and source the following facts…
To pay attention, this is our endless and proper work. — Mary Oliver When watching a movie with someone at home, have you ever wondered why it’s less enjoyable when the other person isn’t paying attention, too? Even if they’re not distracting you, or even if you yourself are hooked on the movie—knowing that other person…
Science and technology revolutionize our lives, but memory, tradition, and myth frame our response. — Arthur M. Schlesinger After watching a good movie like Dr. Strange, or a terrible movie like Lucy, you may come to believe the powers of the mind are far greater than we think. And although there are examples of our “untapped”…
Peace is not an absence of conflict, it is the ability to handle conflict by peaceful means. — Ronald Reagan Lately, it’s felt like groups are more and more in conflict with each other. Republicans versus Democrats. Nation One versus Nation Two. Ninjas versus Pirates. (Obviously Team Ninja over here.) And in understanding these tensions–and…
In many ways, being yourself is dispelling stereotypes. — Franchesca Ramsey In thinking about one of the greatest barriers to societal flourishing, there is one psychological bias that stands out above the others: stereotypes. Whether those are racial, religious, gendered, or political, the use and endorsement of stereotypes greatly impairs humans’ ability to get along….