Last week, a 91-year-old mother’s fall on her driveway sparked a call for introspection. Through this deeply personal anecdote, writer Tony Elder invites us to consider the importance of shedding our figurative masks.

Whether it’s a new acquaintance or a distant colleague, we sometimes get an immediate uneasy feeling about people. Advice columnist R. Eric Thomas suggests it’s valid to trust these instincts and reminds us that acknowledging discomfort can protect our well-being.

In David Heska Wanbli Weiden’s “Wisdom Corner,” Lakota hero Virgil Wounded Horse knows he’s prone to violence. But steering clear of trouble proves difficult, and the fight to control his fists might be his toughest battle yet.

This opinion piece centers on an old story about a woman who consistently finds fault with her neighbor’s laundry. However, she soon realizes that her own kitchen window is the real problem. The anecdote underscores the importance of self-awareness and the ways our own perspective can affect how we see others.