Facing fears
April 3, 2023
All of us are afraid of something. Afraid of dying, scared of heights, petrified of spiders and so forth. Fear is a part of life and is often useful when listened to and acted on appropriately. It helps guide behaviour and hopefully helps us avoid danger and unnecessary harm...
The need for certainty
March 19, 2023
The pull towards certainty, to know that everything will be okay or not okay, is an experience all people can relate to. We want to know that we are making the right decision or that we have considered every possible option lest we be unprepared for the worst or best-case sc...
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