A lot of people are talking about the current labor shortages around the world. Some baby boomers are retiring earlier than planned as the result of a pandemic-induced “perspective check” on their work habits. Many Gen Z and Millennials are experiencing...
I have been reflecting on the Great Resignation and wondering if it is an indicator of something deeper that is happening. When I was growing up, people often talked about “earning your age.” Back then success was often measured by your yearly income – which should be...
We are now headed into our third year of a global pandemic if you start the clock when COVID-19 appeared in China. This prolonged time of adaptation has tested us on so many levels. It has caused us to see the fragility of our health, education, economic, social, and...
The sounds of nature serve many purposes. They provide information about weather, the species that occupy the local ecology, communication between and among species, signals on what is happening around them, and signs of danger or opportunity. Sounds are omnipresent...
There is wonderful research on the benefits of gratitude in our lives. When we take time to name the things, people, and events we are grateful for — it helps us in a number of ways. It helps to strengthen our inner resilience, increases feelings of happiness,...