Don’t let the global fear get you

I’m not much of a political animal, but it’s hard not to be sucked in to what’s happening in the world given the crazy times we are living in. Last year was Brexit, where I was shocked to wake up on June 24 and discover more people in the UK chose isolation over...

A 20-year-old’s surprising take on joy

I was talking to a 20-year-old the other day and I was rather surprised by what she said (or didn’t say) when I asked her about joy. It’s probably not what you would expect someone of her age to say, but it’s definitely something I’ve heard many times before, but...

Oh fear, you are such a wet blanket

I just had one of the best Christmases ever. There was great food (hello overindulgence!!), quality time with family, lots of laughs, heaps of beach time, and relaxation. It was joyous! Problem was, I couldn’t fully connect with all the fun and festivity. I wasn’t...