Author Archives: RealityCheck

Reality Check: Nourishing Recognition

Posted on July 7, 2024 by RealityCheck

Distressing stories abound of people who lack the food they need to nourish their physical bodies. Well-meaning people may ask, “What can I do? Food deficiency is one example of scarcity. But there’s another area of scarcity where any of … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: Irrational Fears or Real Risks?

Posted on June 30, 2024 by RealityCheck

You may have heard that an increasing number of people are affected by anxiety, fears, worries of all kinds. If you’re not one of those people, count yourself fortunate! Some people are not worriers. Whether it’s a personality type or … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: The Big Value of Small Talk

Posted on June 23, 2024 by RealityCheck

Choice Theory suggests that people need good relationships to have a satisfying life. For one person, a good relationship might mean constant contact, where you share not only hopes and dreams but also the struggles and joys of everyday life. … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: To Do What We Can

Posted on June 16, 2024 by RealityCheck

When I hung up the phone after a rather unsatisfying conversation with a company which shall remain nameless, I muttered to myself, “Well, at least I’ve done what I can.” Granted, this didn’t turn my situation into sunshine and roses. … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: What Does It Mean to Be Supportive?

Posted on June 9, 2024 by RealityCheck

The need for support seems to surround us. Perhaps you see the struggles of friends, family, or community members. There’s also media and social media telling us difficult stories of people around the world. The challenges vary. Problems with physical … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: When “Don’t” Works

Posted on June 2, 2024 by RealityCheck

“Don’t” sounds like such a negative word, doesn’t it? Maybe that’s because it’s often used in commands, like “Don’t do that!” or “Don’t call me; I’ll call you.” It’s a word that shows up a lot when we try to … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: Does Optimism Make a Difference?

Posted on May 29, 2024 by RealityCheck

Does optimism make a difference? That is, a positive difference? Or is optimism only for the naive and easily-led, those folks who aren’t wise enough to understand how really bad and awful and disastrous everything is? If you’ve been reading … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: The Blue Zones

Posted on May 27, 2024 by RealityCheck

If you were making a list of what you want most of all, you might include “a long, healthy life” on that list. You wouldn’t be alone. Considering that attempts to find the “fountain of youth” date back centuries, we … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: The Power of Presence

Posted on May 12, 2024 by RealityCheck

We have so many options in how we can communicate. There’s phone, text, video chat, email, interactions on social media sites.…We could even write a letter! One could easily get the impression that we run the risk of too much … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: The Love Knot

Posted on May 5, 2024 by RealityCheck

In skilled hands, two pieces of rope can be manipulated in such a way that they resemble a pair of intertwined hearts. This is known as a love knot. Romantic, isn’t it? A story told by E. Annie Proulx in … Continue reading →

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