The Other Side of Reason

Writing a letter to ourselves is a practical way to help us listen to our inner voice. When I read my own letter, I realized that it was the first time I had heard myself so clearly.

One of the greatest philosophers of science in the 20th century, Karl Popper, always said that the realm of science was small and distinct; that there was a huge realm of human experience that would never be susceptible to scientific explanation.

Post-traumatic growth is not simply about coping; it refers to changes that cut to the very core of our way of being in the world. Post-traumatic growth has to do with the way we greet the day as we wake in the morning.

There is an Irish saying: “This is a day in our lives, and it will not come again.” Live every day with this in mind.

I’ve come to realize that these are not steps back, but steps sideways, a time we need to witness how we are triggered, and step forward into healing.

There is something about the way that people can step up and come together to not only protect each other and fight for a common cause, but that we can as well, remind everyone that despite mental health challenges we all have a place in this world.