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Close Social Relationships – Part 2
Much has been written over the past couple of years about loneliness in America. One of the most notable documents on the subject is the 2023 Surgeon General’s 82-page report entitled, “Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation.” The subtitle of that advisory is “the Healing Effects of Social Connection and Community.” The Surgeon General’s report…
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Dinner Tables & Deep Connections: The Lost Art of Real Community
Have you noticed how rare it is to share a meal with someone new these days? We scroll through food photos on Instagram, watch countless cooking shows, and order delivery through apps—all while eating alone at our kitchen counters. Something is missing, and deep down, we all recognize it. Last week, I asked a group…
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What Easter Can Teach Us About Second Chances
The notification appears: “Memory from 5 years ago.” Maybe it’s a relationship that ended, a career path that didn’t pan out, or a dream that fell apart. We’ve all been there – staring at our past, wondering if we’ve missed our chance to get things right. In a world obsessed with overnight success stories and…
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Meaning and Purpose
What is the key aspect of flourishing? Tyler VanderWeele, Director of the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard University, sent out a research update last week related to meaning and purpose. In it, he references empirical evidence that a sense of meaning and purpose is a key aspect of flourishing. VanderWeele offers a nuanced distinction between…
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The Power of Mattering
What is Mattering “Mattering” is the general belief that you are important to others. “Anti-mattering” is the feeling that you just don’t matter at all. Zach Mercurio is a researcher, author, and speaker who specializes in purposeful leadership. His upcoming book is entitled, “The Power of Mattering.” Zach cites some alarming statistics about “anti-mattering.” 60%…
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