I was told they would not leave this world as long as they needed to carry their memories. As the last soul passed me, he turned around and said one word, "Remember."

It turns out we feel as much stress in certain social situations, like social media scrolling, as we do in isolation. When I think about it, I'm really comparing my self-worth, accomplishments, appearance, and social status to the people featured in front of me as I scroll.

Certain steps will help you with the stages, whether you’re facing losing summer or in the middle of a crisis. None of the three steps will disappear or stop changes; change is inevitable, and out of it comes growth, if you're open to it.

On the other side of the path, yarrow blooms nodded in synchronized motion with the chirping crickets. I wonder if the other walkers think I’m daft? I'm surrounded by incredible beauty, yet I’m wobbling down the path buried in my phone, texting what's streaming out of my head.