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Embrace April Foolishness?

"The human race has only one really effective weapon, and that is laughter." – Mark Twain My husband, John, has already tried to prank me...

The Amen Effect And Beyond

There is definitely openness to others' suffering that is dealt not with distress but with compassion. Matthieu Ricard A couple of months...

Beating Bad to Bits: The Rule of Four and the Negative Golden Rule

"That which is to you hateful do not to your neighbor. This is the whole law; the rest is commentary on it; go, learn!" Hillel, renowned...

The Heart of It: Love and Lent, Moral Elevation, and Oxytocin

The true grandeur of humanity is in moral elevation.... Charles Sumner, American statesman Some of you sent me beautiful stories related...

What Is Giving You Inspiration, Joy, and Direction?

“We wait for the new year to appear to us like the hopeful sun bringing aspiring light to an eager world” Munia Khan, poet, writer...

For the Intrepid Laborers of Love, With Gratitude

“In ordinary life, we hardly realize that we receive a great deal more than we give, and that it is only with gratitude that life becomes...

Happy Planksgiving and Other Happiness Builders

"Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others." Cicero, Roman stateman Happy Thanksgiving all. Turkey is...

Attached to the Community? It's On Us

“I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the whole community and as long as I live, it is my privilege to do for it whatever I can. ...

Undamn Real

“I have drunken deep of joy, And I will taste no other wine tonight.”― Percy Bysshe Shelley Grammy’s eyes were closed, but she was awake....

A Good Life Silver Bullet

If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is thank you, it will be enough. Meister [Johannes] Eckhart, German theologian,...

Play Can Help Us Be More Sensitive and Tough

“People tend to forget that play is serious.” ~ David Hockney The clock says a bit past midnight, then 2 a.m., then 4. What is keeping...

Finding What Gives Us Hope

“Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.” Desmond Tutu Life may look bleak these days as we focus on a...