As of mid-April 2021, more than 23 million vaccines have been administered in California and the state’s Covid-19 positivity rate was 1.5%. Currently, California’s 1.5% positivity rate is not only at its lowest since the pandemic began; it’s also the lowest positivity rate in the nation. [...]
When apps like Instagram first released photo editing filters in 2011, they seemed relatively harmless. Boost the vibrancy in a sunset photo. Neutralize some unnatural lighting. Create a sense of drama. Tap into a retro vibe. But soon, the platform was saturated with heavily edited photos. [...]
“Fight for the things that you care about. But do it in a way that will lead others to join you.” ― Ruth Bader Ginsburg Throughout March, Women’s History Month provides an annual opportunity to celebrate the myriad of ways in which women have made [...]
In honor of The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness "Not One More" weekend, learn what "not one more" means to Reasons.
“There simply is no pill that can replace human connection. There is no pharmacy that can fill the need for compassionate interaction with others…the answer to human suffering is both within us and between us.” This premise from MISS Foundation founder and bereavement specialist, Dr. Joanne [...]
Let’s be real. 2020 was tough. By many accounts, the past year has been one of the most challenging on record. A pandemic. A national reckoning on social and racial justice. Social distancing. Rampant wildfires. Lockdowns. A financial crisis. Isolation from family and friends. The list [...]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… or is it? For some, the holiday season represents one of the most joyful times of the year. Others look upon the season with anxiety or even dread. Undoubtedly, sentiments surrounding the December holidays range anywhere from merry [...]
With an undefended heart, we can fall in love with life over and over every day. We can become children of wonder, grateful to be walking on earth, grateful to belong with each other and to all of creation. We can find our true refuge in [...]
“This country has not seen and probably will never know the true level of sacrifice of our veterans.” – Thomas M. Smith Those who serve in the military do more for our country than most of us will ever fully comprehend. Veterans Day offers an opportunity [...]
“Write what should not be forgotten.” — Isabel Allende Perhaps you kept a diary as a child. Perhaps you have a well-worn journal that has been gathering dust on your desk. Perhaps you’re curious about journaling but don’t consider yourself a “writer.” Whatever the circumstances, putting [...]
