Reflections on life, meaning and purpose

St. Thomas Aquinas prescribes two remedies for your daily afflictions: A good night’s sleep, and talking to yourself…

“Sorrow is mitigated after sleep.” When we wake up in the morning we can have a fresh perspective. Often what seemed an insurmountable problem the night before becomes at least tolerable the next morning. At issue here is not forgetfulness. Denial and avoidance are not helpful means of addressing affliction…