Trust Your Instincts and Develop Situational Awareness Trust Your Instincts and Develop Situational Awareness (image credits: unsplash) Picture this: you’re walking down a busy street in Bangkok, completely mesmerized by the vibrant colors and exotic smells, when you suddenly realize your wallet has vanished. This scenario is all too common for travelers who lose focus …

The Power of Knowing Your Community’s Vulnerabilities The Power of Knowing Your Community’s Vulnerabilities (image credits: rawpixel) The Census Bureau’s Community Resilience Estimates provide an easily understood metric for how socially vulnerable every neighborhood in the United States is to the impacts of disasters. Understanding these vulnerabilities isn’t just about statistics – it’s about knowing …

The Power of Shared Resources in Crisis Moments The Power of Shared Resources in Crisis Moments (image credits: rawpixel) When disaster strikes, something remarkable happens in neighborhoods across America. People who might barely wave to each other on normal days suddenly become lifelines. Over the past two years, we have seen many examples of people …

Walking Barefoot to Connect With Earth’s Natural Energy Walking Barefoot to Connect With Earth’s Natural Energy (image credits: unsplash) One of the most accessible grounding techniques involves literally connecting your body with the earth beneath your feet. Walking barefoot on grass, sand, or even mud allows the skin to touch the natural ground, which can …

The fear of flying is called aerophobia, and it’s quite common. Personally, even the thought of boarding an aircraft causes a pang of anxiety in me. However, this is one fear that is rewarding to overcome. Your world can literally open up tremendously once you get more comfortable with air travel. Understanding the Fear of …