Where Heaven and Earth Meet
If you grow up in a small town like I did, and if your father tells stories with the intensity of spirit that mine did, you will be overwhelmed by a sense of place. There will not be a plot of ground anywhere in that town that does not have a story tied to it. There...
My Doctoror Told Me the Answer. I Ignored Him for Ten Years.
When I was first diagnosed with chronic Lyme disease, my doctor mentioned, almost in passing, that I might benefit from retraining my brain’s amygdala. I nodded politely and dismissed the idea before he finished his sentence. I was a physical therapist who believed,...
Facts vs Opinions: Why the Diffirence Matters
In a world filled with constant conversation—at home, in the media, and online—it can be surprisingly difficult to tell the difference between facts and opinions. Yet understanding that difference is essential if we want healthier relationships and more meaningful...
There’s No Place Like Home
Last September, it became necessary to move my ninety-three-year-old parents to a new home. The house where they had lived for seventy years, and where they raised me, my sister, and my two brothers, was not designed for the mobility and accessibility they needed in...
Purrs, Paws, and Peace of Mind: Emotional Well-Being Through Pet Companionship
Pets have long been considered beloved members of the family, but research in fields such as psychology and human–animal interaction shows that the bond between people and companion animals can also play an important role in mental health. For many households,...
Living Well Outside: Designing a Life Around Movement and Nature
Some places invite you outdoors. Southern Utah insists on it. From the red rock cliffs that catch the first light of morning to the warm desert air that lingers long after sunset, this landscape calls people out of their homes and into something more expansive. And...