It might seem counterintuitive but the one sentiment that I feel and deepen these days is joy. A different type of joy from what I’ve felt in a long time, maybe forever. A deep-rooted, internalized kind of joy that constitutes the basis of life. (…)

Lately our social discourse has become polarized to the point where a simple, civil exchange of differing viewpoints seems impossible. This is not a US phenomenon alone, but it seems particularly pronounced as our largely bi-partisan society has become riddled with uncertainty, fear, and confusion. (…)

These times are marked by an unprecedented opportunity for introspection, a possible advancement of humanity from the inside out, a gradual re-defining of our shared humanity. Yet many of us also feel isolated, alone, and disconnected, without a vision or hope for the future. (…)

One begins to wonder - will we ever feel safe again, after the lockdowns, social distancing and travel bans? Has our sense of safety been lost for good, at least for a generation or two? Or has safety always been an illusion, papered over by the daily complexity of our formerly jam-packed lives? (…)

Are you currently soaking up the news, seeking and finding validation for the panic you’re feeling? Or are you avoiding information, in an attempt to live your life in as familiar and unfazed a way as possible? (…)

For many of us the last few weeks have been a discombobulating period of fear, doubt, concern, care, inspiration, grief, anger, disagreement, and hope. The palette is vast and looks different in color and shape for each of us. (…)