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Akiko Busch

Akiko Busch writes about design, culture and the natural world for a variety of publications. Her most recent book, The Incidental Steward: Reflections on Citizen Science, was published by Yale University Press in April 2013.

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How to Really Forgive Someone: Is It Possible?

A psychologist, a bishop and a filmmaker discuss why we need not forgive and forget but we should forgive and remember
August 1, 2013
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The Surprising Benefits of Working Backward

Coming at problems from novel perspectives causes the brain to function differently, often yielding unexpected results
June 27, 2013
'Citizen scientists' volunteer to help gather data about birds, fish and nature.

The Unexpected Benefits of Volunteering in Nature

When 'citizen scientists' help gather data, they don't get paid, but the rewards are priceless
May 13, 2013
After our parents are dead, we still seek their advice and have conversations.

Talking to Our Parents After They're Gone

They’ll always be Mom and Dad — and we'll always seek their advice 
April 21, 2013
Not feeling the need to see things through to the bitter end is one of the perks

The Joy of Quitting

No longer feeling compelled to see things through to the bitter end is one of the perks of getting older
March 21, 2013
Candles at a funeral for a friend whose eulogy you wrote.

How to Write a Eulogy for a Friend

It's never easy, and it's all the harder when she was only in her 50s
January 7, 2013
The Benefits of Shorter Days

The Surprising Benefits of Shorter Days

Darkness can bring depression, but it can also have a bright side
December 14, 2012
A tattoo of gratitude on an arm.

Different Kinds of Gratitude

At Thanksgiving, we show appreciation for the gifts we worked for, prayed for and received unbidden
November 15, 2012
A woman reading alone

In Defense of Solitude

Once a valued pursuit, spending time alone as we age is regarded as a sign of unhealthy reclusiveness
October 15, 2012
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The Mercurial Nature of Memory

Despite evidence to the contrary, human recall has a logic and an order of its own
August 29, 2012
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How to Feel Connected to Where You Are

A stronger connection to the cycles of nature helps us feel grounded wherever we are
August 7, 2012
annual swim across the hudson river

The Life-Affirming Current in a Cross-River Swim

An annual swim across the Hudson River proves a restorative ritual
July 27, 2012
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