Our stories are written daily, sometimes with celebration, sometimes with tragedy, and most often by the ordinary. Today, November 29th, is like every other day in how it embraces all of these For starters, today is the day after my brother Chuck’s birthday. He’s known me my entire life, just one of two people with […]
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(This Resilient Wednesday is a condensed version of an op-ed I wrote, and which was published by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette a few years ago) Thanksgiving is the most psychologically powerful holiday we celebrate as a nation as we recognize and express gratitude for the blessings in our lives. Since the first Thanksgiving, this time represents
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In a powerful scene from the movie Gandhi, portrayed by Ben Kingsley, he asks his wife Kasturba, played by Rohin Hattanghadhi, to clean the ashram’s latrine upon the arrival of guests. When she hesitates, citing the task beneath her, Gandhi urges her to approach it joyfully, emphasizing the essence of equality in his mission. I’ve
There seem to be many worries and concerns in our world. Alongside the global and national issues that absorb much of our time, minor inconveniences disrupt our expectations – the restaurant’s delayed seating, the doctor’s office lagging in returning calls, or the plane flight delayed due to weather. Recently, during a conversation with a client,
Last week, marked the 5th anniversary of the tragic Tree of Life shooting, a day that is remembered forever in the hearts of Pittsburghers. Eleven lives were lost, representing the most significant antisemitic attack in American history. In commemoration, the community held a memorial service in Schenley Park. The atmosphere was tender and connected to
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As a psychologist, I often listen to friends, colleagues, and family members. People open up when they discover my background, sharing their dilemmas and concerns. It is not unusual for it to occur after they finish making a statement, like “I bet you already have me figured out” (no, I don’t!) In working with my
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In the wake of Hamas’s horrific attack on Israel, several friends and colleagues expressed their concern and solidarity with me as a Jew. Their gestures were deeply appreciated, as they reminded me that caring and respect still exist in a world sometimes overwhelmed by acts of hatred and cowardice. I am not a practicing Jew,
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Simone Biles was back on the floor this past week in Antwerp, Belgium, along with all the other apparatuses of women’s gymnastics. She won the World all-around competition for the sixth time. It was just two years ago when Ms. Biles withdrew from the Olympic competition when she experienced the “twisties” while doing her vaults,
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It happened in Rome this past weekend, where the stage was set for a classic showdown, a battle not of gladiators but of teamwork versus individual effort. The forty-third Ryder Cup, golf’s ultimate team competition, unfolded as the USA’s finest golfers faced off against their European counterparts. This event spanned three days, with the initial
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I’ve never believed people who tell me they work 80-100 hours/week. That would mean they worked 12 hours or more every single day of the week. Highly improbable This past weekend, however, I came across another model for how someone could work that many hours. Working while sleeping My wife, Sheila Collins, is working on
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