Friday’s Quote

“Whenever you are about to find fault with someone, ask yourself the following question: What fault of mine most nearly resembles the one I am about to criticize?”~ Marcus Aurelius, Roman emperor If only I read this quote every day! Marcus Aurelius, your...
The Positive Skeptic

The Positive Skeptic

I would absolutely define myself as an optimist, and I used to think that was a good thing, but now, I am not so sure. Angela Duckworth made Positive Psychology a thing at UPenn. We can get a master’s degree in Applied Positive Psychology, if we want....
Soul of a Sailor

Soul of a Sailor

Last Friday afternoon, four of us took a sailing lesson on the Hudson, and it was amazing! I wasn’t supposed to go, but I serendipitously stepped in when someone couldn’t make it. I don’t really love boating, but as long as I can see land, my anxiety...