Surviving contemporary work culture requires a firmer side of self-care — The rain is a steady stream outside my office window. It’s called an atmospheric river. It’s a relatively narrow band of clouds that drop a tremendous amount of rain in a short amount of time. …

We need to address the systemic and cultural dimensions of burnout — It was the autumn season and the large counseling center that I worked for was teeming with prospective clients seeking help. As the clinical director, my job was to ensure we were adequately addressing both providers’ and clients’ needs. …

We need to focus on the ecology of work not just on leaders — It is 1607 in the Italian city of Mantua. The city is situated between and slightly to the south of Milan and Venice. It’s early summer and the composer Claudio Monteverdi assembled a huge ensemble of musicians. Up until this point in history, most composers prioritized the specific musical melodies…

It takes great skill to be wrong well. “No, no, no, I don’t believe it,” Rogan continued. “That people who catch COVID when they’re young have a higher risk of myocarditis than people who get the vaccine have a higher risk of myocarditis.” In a recent podcast episode of the Joe Rogan Experience, Rogan’s guest was Australian media personality Josh Szeps. …

Trump is the outcome of an unexamined life in an unexamined culture. “Man is the cruelest animal.” ― Friedrich Nietzsche Sitting crossed-legged on a meditation cushion, I conjure up three distinctly different people. The point of the practice is to extend compassion to others, and the challenge, quite frankly, is…

Humanizing metal and stone while dehumanizing flesh and bone A giant crane looms over a towering medal figure — a man riding horseback mounted onto a stone pedestal. …

And other reasons white people take systemic racism too personal — There seems to be a racial awakening afoot in America. Black Lives Matter is thought to be the largest movement in U.S. history. Books on the topics of social justice and diversity are sold at increasing numbers. It appears that white Americans, in particular, are increasingly becoming aware of the…

Finding a sustainable way to stay engaged when the path ahead is difficult The year 2020 has had a pronounced tie to suffering: fires consuming Australia, a global pandemic, global economic hardships, political unrest, and a crescendo of awareness surrounding racial injustice. In the space of so much suffering and…

Societal Transformation Requires Us to Listen, Validate, & Engage — Protests are emerging all across the country in response to the chronic injustice that has impacted black members of our society that has largely gone by without any meaningful acknowledgement and change. …