Groundhog Day is over; we're looking forward to six (or more) weeks of winter. While the Groundhog says we have six more weeks of winter, we each choose how we think about that prospect. For some, this brings a mix of enthusiasm for outdoor winter activities and the hidden joy of complaining about the weather. Many may marvel at the beauty found in a Minnesota winter. The intense sunshine of … [Read more...]
Do you hear what I hear?
Holiday music is ubiquitous this time of year. It seems that every speaker within earshot of the public plays it all non-stop from mid-November through New Year’s Day. One song played frequently asks the musical question, “Do you hear what I hear?” Please permit me to stretch the meaning of the question a bit. Everyone has an internal dialogue, a private mental conversation with ourselves. The … [Read more...]
World Mental Health Day, October 10th. How Are You?
This year’s theme is Mental Health Care for All: Let’s make it a Reality. Due to COVID-19 and other challenges, our mental health has been affected in ways we never would have imagined. At the same time, our profession and others are finding ways to prioritize mental health as we make personal and professional decisions for our future. There is no question that everyone is impacted so we no longer … [Read more...]