Do you remember when social engagement was as easy as just ‘hanging out’ with friends – and was a preferred, prime-time activity? We can probably all recall good-time memories of those childhood, and teen-aged, social events. Some of us still engage in enough casual ‘hang-time’ to keep us connected, engaged, and happy. But withdrawal, so […]
Our volunteer stood silently, facing the class with a military stance: Attention! He avoided eye contact, and put his ‘poker face’ on. He waited. Sixty seconds later he breathed a sigh of relief, smiled, and sat down. I had asked students if it was possible for two people to be in sight of each other, […]
Did you know that stress and anxiety can come in camouflage – and that if they successfully invade – without recognition, the door may be left ajar for other negative emotions to sneak in as well? As told in this short story scene: The breath she hadn’t realized she was holding, escaped in a long […]
Did you know that common pottery and fine Porcelain are all made from clay. Porcelain clay has a special ingredient and is mixed into a fine paste – then fired at high temperatures – to become a delicate translucent thing of beauty (even allowing light to show through). Rare antique porcelain pieces are treasured by […]
Emotions run high at this time of year. So we’ve been told, thousands of times. We know it, because we feel it – the good, the bad, and often confusing emotions. Holidays roll around every year – but this year we seem especially anxious, on edge, and we may feel the threat of depression. Have […]
