The United States has great economic inequality, but the American narrative is that upward mobility is not only possible but the normal order of things. This narrative has many components. One is the idea that each generation will (or should) do better than the previous. Another is that individuals can use their talents, gumption and…
“Everything impinges on everything else… Everything is potentially everywhere.” The hardest state for a human being to sustain is that of open-endedness. We may know that uncertainty is the crucible of creativity, we may know that uncertainty is the key to democracy and good science, and yet in our longing for certainty we keep propping…
The vital force of life is charged by the poles of holding on and letting go. We know that the price of love is loss, and yet we love anyway; that our atoms will one day belong to generations of other living creatures who too will die in turn, and yet we press them hard…
Weekend Wisdom: You are allowed to slow down and rest or do absolutely nothing for a moment (at least). These are a few of my favorite sayings/mantras. They remind me when I forget what I already know…. The post Weekend Favorites: outdated laundry rules + the art of doing less appeared first on Be More…
If you’re stuck in a toxic relationship, healing isn’t just about leaving. It starts by understanding why you stay—and by learning to stop abandoning yourself.
The princess who found her name and other tales that fuel the creative mind.
Not doing what we need to do means it’s time to deal with the underlying issues.
Looking back on my years of hands-on mothering, I came to understand patience as an intentionality that helps us stay present in the face of uncertainty.
Personal Perspective: Mania can be exhilarating but dangerous. It’s critical to learn how your manic tendencies may land you in trouble.
