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Well, That’s Stressful
A few weeks ago, I wrote about going through a stretch where I felt persistently down and anxious—often without any clear reason. The anxiety was vague, ambient,
April 30, 2026
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The Joneses
I remember having a conversation with a friend a while back where I commented on how, around some friends, I feel like I have not
April 23, 2026
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Obligation and Solitude
I recently was home alone for a week– the rest of my family was somewhere else. Pretty much everyone I talked to before they left
April 9, 2026
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All Alone
The response I received from last week’s column was the biggest I’ve experienced. More than a week later, I am still talking to people about it. Many
April 2, 2026
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Anxious
I was going to write this week about sitting with difficult feelings that come up– I even had a draft written. The reason that I
March 26, 2026
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Threat Orientation
Being oriented towards threat, towards danger, is how we operate as a species. Over the long haul, this has served us well, and is a
March 19, 2026