5 Ways to Respond Deliberately to the World

As we find ourselves immersed deeper and deeper into an unpredictable world, we can quickly succumb to the noise and cacophony of rapid change. When times are uncertain, a natural reflex is to close our minds, stick our heads in the sand, and wait out the storm.

Although this response appears to be an act of protection and personal safety, it’s simply reacting to fear—and when we react instinctively to our fears, we surrender the ability to choose our responses. Over time, our actions can bec...