“Curiosity killed the cat.” Even though a cat has nine lives, curiosity is its demise. Or is it? The actual phrase, originating from English playwright Ben Jonson's play Every Man in His Humour in 1598, stated “care’ll kill the cat.” Now we’re getting somewhere. CARE killed the cat, which makes so much sense from a psychological perspective. In other words, too much care, taking on too much responsibility, too much ego, too much concern, etc. are the real threats to prematurely end the cat’s Life.

By: Dwight Tolliver, Ph.D.

As the calendar continues to turn, Ohio weather shows subtle signs of transitioning to Autumn. The mornings and nights are fresher and cooler, offering us more airy and breezy vibes. On the flip side, the progressive and continual loss of daytime sunlight offers a different type of angst as we slip deeper into our souls. If we allow for the sinking and synching processes, the tension between what Autumn offers and what it takes away gradually reveals itself.

By: Dwight Tolliver, Ph.D.