Mindful Musings

The week after Zach’s funeral, Maggie, our dog, got out and attacked another dog. Before you judge her too harshly, you should know a few things about Maggie. First, she is completely loved. Second, she is completely crazy. She has spent her entire life operating as…

One of the most misunderstood forms of suffering is the suffering that continues to function. We tend to believe that if someone is struggling, there will be visible evidence. We imagine grief as tears, depression as isolation, and trauma as obvious dysfunction. We…

The week after Zach’s funeral, Maggie, our dog, got out and attacked another dog. Before you judge her too harshly, you should know a few things about Maggie. First, she is completely loved. Second, she is completely crazy. She has spent her entire life operating as…

One of the most misunderstood forms of suffering is the suffering that continues to function. We tend to believe that if someone is struggling, there will be visible evidence. We imagine grief as tears, depression as isolation, and trauma as obvious dysfunction. We…