“The biggest shift for me since the pandemic began was not being able to see anyone in person outside my immediate family. As we’ve moved into the first full year of this pandemic, I wanted to reflect on how I’ve changed from needing to see others, to finding peace in solitude. Here are some ways I’ve been making use of my alone time…”

“Never the Only One” highlights two people who are struggling with their mental health and feel alone, but through connection and friendship, they build trust and courage to seek professional resources. This piece of prose goes to show we are never alone.

Linda Youssouf (M.A), a certified transformation, mindfulness and spiritual guide, shares three effective practices that can help center yourself during times of uncertainty. She also includes a poem you can recite that is a part of a poetic guided meditation.