Miosotys Santiago survived childhood trauma, a psychiatric hospitalization, and narrowly escaped Tower One on 9/11. What eventually helped wasn’t strength. It was acceptance.

One minute a day. You have it. You’ve spent longer than that staring at your refrigerator hoping new food would appear. Set a timer. Sit down. Close your eyes. Just notice breathing — not control it, just notice it. When thoughts arrive (and they will, loudly, with opinions), nod at them and return to the …

Wise Mind is a core DBT skill — the quiet intersection of your emotions and your logic. Here’s what it feels like and how to access it.