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Fantasy and Reality

We all have fantasies– and they can be great. In our fantasies, we are not bound by the constraints of time, resources, societal expectations, or

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Happiness Is an Inside job

Our culture and society can often feel obsessed with finding happiness. We are told to cultivate joy, and just be happy. We spend time making

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Unique or Universal?

There is tremendous variation in us humans: how we live, what we think about, why we do things, who we care for, what we look

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Joy in Sorrow

I recently went to a memorial for a member of our family. It was a sorrowful event, as memorials are. However, it also caused me

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A man walks in a park.
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Your Future Self

I recently got back from a trip. Before I left, I had put a few blocks in my schedule, so that on my return, I

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What’s Wrong with Discomfort?

Discomfort plays a crucial role in our growth. Despite its negative connotations, avoiding discomfort can lead to significant problems in our lives. Often, our fear

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