The Gift of Aging: A Brief Poetic History through a Public Health Perspective
Modern society’s obsession with erasing age overlooks the profound truth that growing old—once a rarity in human history—is a miraculous privilege made possible by centuries of human progress.
reflections during a pandemic
LOVE IN PRACTICE Learning to love in a new authentic way, especially someone you’re already used to loving, can at first feel like war. This makes sense. The old cemented family patterns, generational wounds, and pre-programmed behaviors are dying, killed off by the light of new growth and healing. Hence freedom is built on the backs of those sacrificed in battle. Except this time there is no enemy other than the fear that is leaving you and all those you are freeing. Drop all expectation and march gallantly into the unknown. Seek truth as if your life depended on it. … More
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Neurodiversity in Modern Times
My son, Michael, was diagnosed with autism when he was 17 years old. For years, I had that nagging feeling that something wasn’t quite right, but I didn’t know who to go to with my concerns. Michael used to come home from school every day and draw a map of the state of Minnesota by memory. He worked for hours to include lakes, counties, and major highways. After he proudly finished, he would take a new piece of paper and start again. He was obsessed by the Muppets and crayons, and spent hours creating bus lines on the carpeting in … More
