At the start of a (potential) relationship, it’s not uncommon to feel confused by someone’s behavior. One day they flirt with you, the next they act distant. They might say all the right things, but never follow through. They may be warm and affectionate in private,...
Escape from Freedom Many people admire and envy birds. We would love to have that lightness and freedom of movement. Gravity keeps us trapped in our own bodies. But more than that, the feeling of constraint arises when you are afraid to get out of your comfort...
Introduction Yesterday, I watched a podcast discussing how private equity firms are taking over every part of U.S. society they possibly can, squeezing every cent out of people they can — from veterinary services to firefighters’ vehicles and much, much more. After...
Photo by Kate Stone Matheson on Unsplash Insomnia is a widespread problem. In Western countries, nearly 50% of people report having occasional insomnia. In the U.S., about 22% of people sleep poorly almost every night. That’s not insignificant, considering...
Photo by Nate Blank on Unsplash In recent years, I’ve been following politics quite a bit (I guess that too comes with age). The more I compare the present with history, the clearer it becomes to me that people aren’t really governed by reason. It’s...
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