Source: BrianAJackson / istock Ringing a bell to celebrate the end of cancer treatment is a common practice in cancer treatment centers throughout the world. It is meant to be a joyous…
Category: Fear
The Science of Fear in Film
Are you the type of person who enjoys the thrill of a good horror movie? Or perhaps spooky films are more likely to give you nightmares? Love them or loathe them, most…
The Many Faces of Fear
Source: Cottonbro Studio/Pexels It’s October, and all around us are the smells of fall. The leaves are falling, pumpkins are lined up in grocery store windows, and I’m wearing my favorite hoodie…
Feeling the Fear and Doing It Anyway
Source: Guy Lebreton/Pexels My family had horses when I was a teenager, and I was tasked with the responsibility of taking care of them. I was never completely comfortable with the equines,…
‘Invasion of the Body Snatchers’: A Projective Screen
Science fiction films often anticipate the future. Invasion movies, a popular niche, might give us a clue about our own. What do I mean by invasion? Aliens and microbes from outer space,…
Five Ways to Cultivate Bravery
Source: Photo courtesy of Glen Carrie (Unsplash) Franklin D Roosevelt is known for his poignant inaugural address in which he famously stated “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”1…
From Fear to Financial Freedom
Source: JME, Inc. The road to financial freedom is often paved with fear, uncertainty, and hard-earned lessons. As an entrepreneur, I’ve faced many financial challenges, learning the importance of financial literacy the…
Transforming Anxiety Into Strength |
“It was fear that made him bold.” –Ovid Anxiety and Fear In today’s world, where mental health awareness is more prominent than ever, there is still a great deal of confusion and…
Deep Connections Around Death for an Enriched Life
“Dying isn’t a medical issue; it’s a part of the human experience.” –Shoshana Ungerleider, M.D. While working in an intensive care unit as a resident, Shoshana Ungerleider found herself confronted with the…
Do Plane Crashes Make Your Flying Fears Skyrocket?
Source: Adrienn/Pexels When airplane tragedies occur, like the recent crash in Brazil, it is devastating and heartbreaking for the families and friends of the victims. High-profile airline disasters are also often triggering…