Several years ago, when my husband and I were planning our trip to Tasmania, we decided to splurge by spending a night at an expensive resort. It was to be a rest day from travel, hiking, and touring. The online photos of the place were gorgeous. The room we picked was surrounded by lush forest and blooming flowers. The website

A few years ago, I participated in active shooter training, which taught me strategies for recognizing potential threats and reacting appropriately. Having spent years in the mental health field, I thought I’d do okay. However, I was caught off guard when the training suddenly changed. For most of the day, we were seated in a conference room, listening to lectures

One person can do a beautiful thing: draw an exquisite portrait, compose a song, write a book, run a marathon, climb a mountain, invent a cure. Small groups of people can also do amazing things, such as the grassroots movement, known as the Peaceful Revolution, that contributed to the fall of the Berlin Wall, or Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and