I just finished reading From Depression to Contentment by Bob Rich, PhD. “Reading” is probably a misnomer. From Depression to Contentment is a practical guidebook to revamping our behaviors as a means of changing our inner life. It is not only engaging; it is meant to be engaged with. I received the book roughly a week ago after a string of back-and-forth emails with the author inspired me to want to experience his work. I loved the book! It’s not perfect. One thing I find pr

Tony Robbins identifies six human needs. The need for: Certainty Uncertainty/variety Significance Love/connection Growth Contribution I’ve been reflecting this past week on how writing may be one of the few areas in my life that fulfills all six of my human needs, which is why, I suppose, I can’t conceive of a life without it. There is my quest for certainty. I can be certain of my own effort. I carve out time each day, or each week, to sit down and put pen to paper (becaus