A Reflection on Worrying: The Rituals of Worry
Francis O'Gorman examines rituals and ceremonies that often accompany worry. He explores how these are a signal of an ancient human need to care for those who are precious to us.
We all have worries but rarely do we speak honestly about them. In this series of personal essays, five essayists share their intimate relationship with worry. Professor Francis O'Gorman examines the rituals and ceremonies that often accompany worry. He explores how these rituals are a signal of an ancient human need to care for those people that are precious to us.
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