Notes from Mary J Welch

Are you old enough to have experienced a small town patriotic celebration? I mean the whole thing ... the cemetery ritual, the parade, the picnic, and the fireworks? I am, and it is a poignant memory for me. Deep within my cells is the feeling of belonging and pride...

In their essence, ancient traditions and modern wisdom all say the same thing … Loving yourself is the greatest gift you can give the world. I’ve been reflecting on why that seems so difficult for humans to do. We spend billions of dollars every year on therapy and...