Return to Stillness

Spirituality

The Psychology of Silence

Gillian McCann, Ph.D., and Gitte Bechsgaard, RP on June 27, 2024

Why can't we shut up even when we know we should?

Why can't we shut up even when we know we should?

Attention

Just Say No to Constant Hustling

Gillian McCann, Ph.D., and Gitte Bechsgaard, RP on March 23, 2023

Sometimes doing nothing is best.

Sometimes doing nothing is best.

Heuristics

The Great Tree at the Centre of the World

Gillian McCann, Ph.D., and Gitte Bechsgaard, RP on July 28, 2022

A Personal Perspective: There is no simple answer regarding the conditions that help us to grow, but the tree can offer us some advice.

A Personal Perspective: There is no simple answer regarding the conditions that help us to grow, but the tree can offer us some advice.

Career

Are You as Busy as You Think?

Gillian McCann, Ph.D., and Gitte Bechsgaard, RP on January 24, 2022

Are you choosing to be busy? The worldwide slowdown that we are experiencing has offered an occasion to think about this.

Are you choosing to be busy? The worldwide slowdown that we are experiencing has offered an occasion to think about this.

Religion

What Is the Good Life?

Gillian McCann, Ph.D., and Gitte Bechsgaard, RP on July 12, 2021

What is the "Good Life"?

What is the "Good Life"?

Meditation

Everyday Samadhi: Is Meditation for Me?

Gillian McCann, Ph.D., and Gitte Bechsgaard, RP on February 18, 2021

Meditation is not just for monks.

Meditation is not just for monks.

Play

The Power of Ceremony: Thoughts on the Inauguration

Gillian McCann, Ph.D., and Gitte Bechsgaard, RP on January 23, 2021

The need for public ritual in trying times.

The need for public ritual in trying times.

Anxiety

Staying Grounded in Trying Times

Gillian McCann, Ph.D., and Gitte Bechsgaard, RP on October 15, 2020

Feeling anxious? Staying grounded in family traditions can help.

Feeling anxious? Staying grounded in family traditions can help.

Spirituality

When the World Is Out of Control

Gillian McCann, Ph.D., and Gitte Bechsgaard, RP on June 17, 2020

Some lessons learned living through a pandemic.

Some lessons learned living through a pandemic.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Reflections While the World Is on Pause

Gillian McCann, Ph.D., and Gitte Bechsgaard, RP on March 31, 2020

Focus on what's important in times of crisis.

Focus on what's important in times of crisis.

Health

Spirituality and Mental Health

Gillian McCann, Ph.D., and Gitte Bechsgaard, RP on January 21, 2020

Do religious people have greater resilience?

Do religious people have greater resilience?

Friends

Swiping Right and Left

Gillian McCann, Ph.D., and Gitte Bechsgaard, RP on November 19, 2019

Is technology distorting our romantic lives?

Is technology distorting our romantic lives?

Authenticity

Is Authenticity Overrated?

Gillian McCann, Ph.D., and Gitte Bechsgaard, RP on September 10, 2019

Why being "authentic" is not always a good thing.

Why being "authentic" is not always a good thing.

Environment

Are North Americans Vacation-Deprived?

Gillian McCann, Ph.D., and Gitte Bechsgaard, RP on August 6, 2019

Put down that phone and grab an ice cream!

Put down that phone and grab an ice cream!

Meditation

The Need for Retreat: Five Days on the Danish Coast

Gillian McCann, Ph.D., and Gitte Bechsgaard, RP on June 10, 2019

Sometimes we need a retreat

Sometimes we need a retreat

Midlife

Reclaiming the Sky: New Adventures in Midlife

Gillian McCann, Ph.D., and Gitte Bechsgaard, RP on May 13, 2019

Self-reinvention means going within.

Self-reinvention means going within.

Midlife

Midlife: Does It Have to Be a Crisis?

Gillian McCann, Ph.D., and Gitte Bechsgaard, RP on April 13, 2019

Do we have to flame out in midlife?

Do we have to flame out in midlife?

Meditation

Coping With Moods: The Challenge of the Turbulent Mind

Gillian McCann, Ph.D., and Gitte Bechsgaard, RP on March 12, 2019

Moving beyond moodiness.

Moving beyond moodiness.

Depression

Higher States of Consciousness: Can East Meet West?

Gillian McCann, Ph.D., and Gitte Bechsgaard, RP on February 2, 2019

Let's talk about human potential rather than pathology.

Let's talk about human potential rather than pathology.

Spirituality

Why Don't We Keep Our New Year's Resolutions?

Gillian McCann, Ph.D., and Gitte Bechsgaard, RP on January 4, 2019

Why resolutions are actually a good idea.

Why resolutions are actually a good idea.