What happens when your family has lived in one place for more than fifty years, and suddenly that is gone? We’re about to find out
Stripped by debilitating depression of the capacity to love meant healing inside before truly bonding with another
In seventh grade, I decided to try out for my school musical. With no prior singing experience or vocal talent whatsoever, I clearly didn’t think it through. As I naively stood in line waiting for my audition, the girls around me asked one another, “What are you going to sing?” They each named a different song from a Broadway play,…
We all know that being a good listener is an important skill to have, but how many of us actually practice it? Instead of processing what the other person is saying, we’re often planning what to say next and waiting for our turn to speak. Reflect for a moment on what you listened to today: Your favorite song on the…
Mindfulness meditation lessens stress and boosts the immune function—not a bad start for better health
Distraction is due to factors both inside and outside the brain, and findings in recent studies may help show how to overcome it
Just as I rely on my GPS when I’m driving to help me get where I’m going, we all need help navigating our paths. And just as every journey begins with a step, my journey began when I asked God for a sign—and I received one: an acorn fell at just the right moment. And then, when I asked for…
An author’s intuitive new approach gets to the very heart of raising children
You can convert self-criticism into long-lasting learning processes that encourage you to become better at who you are, how you live, and what you do
