As things start to reopen and restrictions are eased, I'm noticing that there are more rumblings that it's not enough--not fast enough nor normal enough.  In some cases, it seems, having some things open is actually worse for our psyches than having nothing open. It seems to only heighten the chasm between what was and what is, and it's making us impatient. If we were only moving faster and doing more, this would all be over sooner. But this is a marathon, and anyone who has

While it may seem an annoyingly philosophical question, I would challenge you to consider how critically important the feeling of safety is right now. Our emotions, and therefore our actions, are highly influenced by our sense of safety. In fact, as we start to ease restrictions on social distancing, the question of what makes us feel safe might just be everything. My thoughts on this topic crystallized after reading a recent Atlantic piece on flying in a COVID-19 world, most