The Comforting Beauty Of Asking Questions
What Jewish wisdom can teach us about the value of questions.
The Bright Side Of Selfies
This week’s big psychology headline: “Selfie-Takers More Likely to Overestimate Their Attractiveness, Study Finds”. But what if there was more to the story than just narcissism?
How Listening To Music Taught Me To Compose My Own Life
How being transported by the music of a string quartet changed me in one moment.
Creativity: The Art Of “Happy”
I’m going to assign you an “art project.” But don’t be scared. The gluesticks and crayons are only required if you want them to be. This project teaches you how to see.
It’s Time To Rethink Age And Adulthood
As society has evolved, so has our adaptation to what adulthood means to each of us. It’s time the world caught up with that evolution.
Why We Should Lighten Up About The Redskins
Why a new poll about the views of Native Americans themselves about the term “Redskins” should give us pause about how we think of the term. And negative stereotypes in general.
The Utter Joy Of Dissatisfaction
Comfort, it turns out, isn’t the whole story behind happiness. In fact, it seems the opposite might play a much bigger role. Here’s why.
How Eye Contact Can Heal The World
How eye contact, in a world increasingly looking downwards or away, can help remind us about the humanity of those around us.
The Delicate Indestructibility Of Love
What does it really mean to be in love? Answers from observing an elderly couple who lived it right in front of me.