Do Not Be Daunted

“Do not be daunted by the enormity of the world’s grief. Do justly now, love mercy now, walk humbly now. You are not obligated to complete the work, but neither are you free to abandon it”. This is from a book about the Wisdom of the Jewish Sages. It is an interpretation of part of … Read more

Pre-Sleep Anxiety

Pre-Sleep Anxiety is the weird brain state that we can get in to specifically when we are trying to go to sleep, negating the sleep we are desperate for. There is a neurological neurochemical reason for why this happens, and there are some things you can do about it. Pre-Sleep Anxiety Looks Like Pre-Sleep Anxiety … Read more

Consent

Consent is very important. “No” is a complete sentence. “No” is personal. “No” is the assumed answer until a clear and willing “yes” is given. If you aren’t sure what the signal is, assume “no”, clarify if that was the correct interpretation. While you may politely enquire why “no”, you can’t push. Pushing to a … Read more