I love a good proverb. At its best, it provides a succinct, memorable nugget of wisdom to guide you through life’s complexities. The twelve-step movement has long recognized the value of the proverb and champions a host of great sayings for those in recovery. “Let go and let God.” “This too shall pass.” “It’s about… Read More

Earlier this month, I spent a week at Saint Andrew’s Abbey.  Located in the high desert of Valyermo, this community of seventeen Benedictine monks welcomes individuals and groups to take retreats with them.  Visitors stay in one of the Abbey’s guest rooms and can join the monks for daily meals and prayer.   I try… Read More

Earlier this month, the United States Surgeon General called for immediate action to address a public health epidemic. The problem Dr. Vivek Murthy named was not a new virus like COVID-19, nor was it a medical condition like cancer. It was a social condition with devastating consequences on the country’s mental, physical, and emotional life.… Read More