I had yet another tech issue, was making no progress, knew I needed help, and melted into a puddle. I took a step back and asked myself: Why do computer problems make me want to weep? Why do I feel so helpless? Why is it so hard to ask for help? I realized: Because I have no idea how to solve these problems; once I try a few YouTube videos, I usually have to ask

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I do believe that people want to feel they are doing good in the world.

Some are helping tremendously, but in doing so, put their health at great risk: medical personnel and other essential workers.

Others help us all by sheltering, but now find their economic security at risk.

On a scale of 1 to 10, how are you feeling today?

No matter what you’re feeling, embrace it, soothe it, lean into it. When we acknowledge our uncomfortable feelings rather than ignore them, we move closer to peace with ourselves.