Out of My Mind

Grace and the Spirits

Grace did look a tad crazed, a natural byproduct of being regarded as bonkers by everyone in her life. My assessment indicated that, her psychic experiences aside, she seemed entirely sane.

Screenwalkers

Face planted on their screens, usually smartphones, they ghost through the world like zombies, on occasion with similar facial expressions.

Choosing a Psychotherapist

In choosing a psychotherapist, focus as much on their wisdom as their credentials, training and qualifications.

The Certainty of Uncertainty

Something called "intolerance of uncertainty" underpins the most common type of mental distress . . . anxiety.

The Fantasy Is Not the Fact

Too often, we mistake fantasy for fact, believing what we imagine will translate into how we act.

The Pain Gain

In order to feel good, it sometimes helps to first do something that feels bad.

Lawn Slaves

The lawn care industry tells us that our lawns should be perfect, meaning entirely devoid of so-called weeds and insects. Their version of “perfect” yields a little ecosystem with about as much biodiversity as a parking lot.

The Strangers We Know

Instantaneous recognition occurs when you feel an emotional or spiritual connection with someone you have never met. What's this all about?

Flowers Die, People Suffer

Arguments around euthanasia and assisted suicide are heated and complex, as one person's experience makes abundantly clear.

Talk to Yourself . . . Out Loud

Talking to yourself out loud pushes against an ingrained bias in our culture, one that views this behavior as a symptom of “mental problems." To the contrary, it can be an incredibly healthy exercise.