The Physics of Luck
What if luck isn’t random at all? Psychology and science suggest that attention, mindfulness, and even observation itself may shape the opportunities that appear in our lives.
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The Joy of Other People’s Children
Personal Perspective: Need to revisit your youth? Borrow a child from someone you know—everybody benefits.
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Anxiety or Depression: How Can You Tell the Difference?
Anxiety and depression and often confused, but it is important to know the difference. Here are 10 ways to help you determine whether you are anxious or depressed—or both.
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On the damned topics of Buddhist philosophy
American University philosopher Karin Meyers made an important contribution to Buddhist philosophical studies with her 2016 essay “The damned topics of Buddhist philosophy“. The essay (available free online) has never been formally published, though it clearly deserves to be: when I met Meyers recently, she noted that people have already discussed and commented on it…
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Bibliotherapy Can Help Grieving Kids Navigate Parental Death
Fictional characters can help grieving children process big emotions and navigate the death of a parent.
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The Seamstress Who Solved the Ancient Mystery of the Argonaut, Pioneered the Aquarium, and Laid the Groundwork for the Study of Octopus Intelligence
“I armed myself with patience and courage, and only after several months managed to dissolve my doubts and see my research crowned with happy confirmation.” Jeanne Villepreux-Power (September 24, 1794–January 25, 1871) was eleven when her mother died. Just before her eighteenth birthday, she set out for Paris from her home in rural France, on…
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Monkey Selfies Revisited
While in Indonesia in 2011, photographer David Slater’s camera was grabbed by a macaque. While monkey shines are nothing new, the macaque took hundreds of shots including selfies that went viral. While the macaque seemed to have an aesthetic gift, the United States copyright office ruled that “Works produced by nature, animals or plants” or…
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Therapy for Feeling Stuck: What Helps?
Therapy for feeling stuck can help you understand patterns, regain clarity, and move forward at your own pace with gentle, professional support.
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