Did you know that gratitude fosters connection? It boosts positivity and trains our brains to notice and appreciate the little things in life.

We can put a brave face on the outside, and hide from others any number of emotions happening inside us, but when those emotions escape in the form of crying "seemingly out of no where", that's a lot harder to hide. It is more than just inconvenient. It can be down right confusing.

A vivid memory can prompt feelings, thoughts, physicality, and ignite our senses and this is exactly why we can learn to utilize our past memories for good use in the present. 

Existential anxiety is the term used to describe a chronic state of discomfort and fear related to thinking about existence, the self, and the purpose of your life.