Syrian Refugees and the Need for Hope
During celebration of the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, the Hebrew greeting L’Shanah Tovah means “for a good year.” But … Continue Reading
Optimism
How Negative Thinking Can Boost Problem-Solving
The New York Times website recently featured a very short puzzle to help you assess how good you are at … Continue Reading
Can Complainers Be Cured?
About ten years ago I was in a taxi with Elliot, the calmest of my five younger brothers. Traffic was … Continue Reading
The Brand-New-Day Prize
On a recent ordinary morning, I was standing inside a Starbucks ordering some coffee when a raggedy, scruffy, grungy-looking guy … Continue Reading
Overcoming Pessimism – How Do Things Get Better?
Rabbi Irwin Kula speaks with Rev. Welton Gaddy about how to break out of a pessimistic mindset, and why we … Continue Reading