Grief
An old tale from the Far East tells of a grieving woman who asked Buddha to bring her dead son back to life. Buddha told her that he would grant her request if she brought him a handful of mustard seed from a house in which none of the occupants had lost a parent, spouse, […]
Depression
Who’s Blue? Jack moves and talks slowly, sighing frequently. He has no complaints about his life other than a few marital spats, but neither does he have any enthusiasm for his work or home life. When asked if he’s happy, he says “I guess so; I’m getting by.” Lauren cries easily and often, feels anxious […]
Anxiety
Professors get tense when they lecture, accountants become anxious before and audit, students worry before exams, and hostesses get jittery before a party. Moderate “preparation anxiety” such as this is normal and helps us get energized to deliver our best effort. The emotional tension that we commonly refer to as anxiety also functions as a […]