Hello-

New to Icarus.  I am very pleasantly astonished to find this precious community of minds! 100% agreement with Mouse from Reed about the perils of navigating society with any sort of thinking other than the sanctioned role models provided.  But, in today's world, preserving independence of thought is more important than ever before- the ability to step outside the thinking norm, with all the anxiety and other potential issues that may bring.  Fresh ideas, insight and inspiration are how we as humans will arrive at the very solutions, the new perspectives required for our future survival.  

At times the path can seem lonely, perhaps scary and confusing, especially when environmental stressors are part of the equation.  I wish there had been a group, as described by Mouse, meeting at Reed when I was a student, many years ago.  It would have been nice to have a place and time set aside just to share with others; to share with people open to developing another view of emotional, brain wellness, rather than to constantly feel a need to cloak my fragile side.  However, I have a good feeling knowing such a positive group exits on campus now.  Reed is just the most wonderful place for such new thinking to flourish!