Skin Hunger Humans have a physiological need for touch. And yet there are many things in the modern lifestyle that set us up for skin hunger, such as: We’re heading into year 3 of social distancing.Working from home can mean many people go a whole week without...
When I was young, I moved away from my family and was surrounded by people and things that were different from me. They spoke differently, moved at a slower pace, and didn’t seem to care about the same things. At first I hated it. I felt like a fish out of...
I just learned about chatting benches! They are benches with signs on them to invite people to talk with strangers. Chatting benches are found in England, Sweden, Australia, Switzerland, Ireland, Ukraine, and the United States. Chatting benches are also called talking...
Why Addiction Isn’t About Willpower or Character The recent studies about addiction are stunning! I have to share. Now, maybe you’ve heard about the “rat park” study that came out in 1978? Canadian psychologist Bruce K. Alexander hypothesized...
Winter Solstice – A Time for New Beginnings Happy winter solstice. Today is the longest night of the year. Starting at dawn tomorrow, the days will get longer and longer signaling to all that life renews. Isn’t that a most hopeful sign? What the Winter...
