The past year has been a time of nonstop disruption, upending and destabilizing institutions that we often took for granted. Yet throughout history, cataclysmic events have often been followed by times of spiritual awakening. When almost everything we rely upon … Continue reading
By Cynthia Hayes, Author, The Big Ordeal: Understanding and Managing the Psychological Turmoil of Cancer No matter when you hear the words, “You’ve got cancer,” you are bound to have an emotional reaction. The news is devastating, and the physical … Continue reading
FOMO is one of those rational fears that feels irrational, and they are just plain annoying to have. If you didn’t know already, FOMO is the acronym for the Fear Of Missing Out! And when you’re afraid of something, a lot happens … Continue reading
Two months into the run of the Broadway musical Hamilton in San Francisco, with the show at the peak of its success across America, I suffered a heart attack. I was the show’s music director—responsible for conducting and maintaining the production in … Continue reading
We are often told that thinking positively can have a life-changing effect on us and be a catalyst for lasting happiness. While thinking positively is a great start, it is not really the ‘answer’ to achieving lasting happiness. That’s because … Continue reading
A lot of families are realizing that having more stuff and earning more money doesn’t necessarily equate to a better life. As a result, the growing trend toward simplicity has emerged. If you have been thinking about paring down the … Continue reading
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