4 Ways to Socialize and Build Community While Stuck at Home
Just because we cannot be physically present in each other’s lives doesn’t mean we have to lose our sense of kinship and interdependence.
Mindfulness
50 Ways to Stay SANE During the Coronavirus Pandemic
SANE stands for strong, active, neighborly, and energetic.
The Radical Power of Storytelling
Despite the distractions and anxieties of the modern world, we still have the powerful capacity for wonder.
A Health Breakthrough that Depends on People, Not Drugs
A surprisingly effective way to help improve Americans’ health can be found in a place you’d least expect—the Woodhill Homes public housing complex in Cleveland. That’s where I meet Marilyn
Alicia Garza: How to Prepare for 2020
Who’s ready for 2020?! As we head into the next decade, many of us are already worn down, discouraged, and exhausted from the rapid-fire struggles of the past three years
Making Room for Spirits Among the Living
How immigrants have brought diverse traditions to keep their ancestors and dead loved ones close.
Beyond Coping: How to Find the Strength to Take on Climate Change
Our emotional energy can be a source of power.
Black Girl Magic: How Tarot Is Helping Women of Color Connect
The Detroit Blk Gurls Do Tarot Facebook group empowers women in traditional spiritualities.
How Cultural Differences Shape Your Gratitude
Americans say “thanks” a lot, but other cultures may have a deeper understanding of gratitude.
For Healthy Communities, Look Beyond Diet and Exercise
Improving health for everyone starts with addressing systemic inequities.
How to Travel at Home: Finding New Routes Through Our Daily Lives
Many of us don’t look up from our smartphones long enough to notice what’s around us.
Why Difficult Conversations Can Actually Be a Good Thing
Research suggests that structured engagement with someone who holds divergent views can be transformative, even without a concrete resolution.
Dear Fellow Men, It’s Time We Break Our Silence
Speaking out when we see misogyny in action isn’t an affront to other men. It’s an invitation to do better.
Why 30 Minutes of Nature a Day Is So Good for Your Health
Science is showing how immersion in nature speeds healing and acts as an antidote for many ailments.
Can You Use Marie Kondo’s Tidying Method on People?
Research shows the human brain can only handle a certain number of social relationships. So why don’t I spend my time on the ones that matter the most?
Why Costa Rica Tops the Happiness Index
How a focus on peace is helping this Central American country top the Happy Planet Index.
For Cookbook Author, Food Is an Ally Against Dementia
She can’t remember recipes, and food doesn’t taste the same, but Paula Wolfert believes that what she eats is key to helping her slow her cognitive decline.
Science of a Meaningful Life: Top 10 Insights of 2018
These are the most provocative and influential findings published during this past year.
Best Books of 2018 for a Meaningful Life
The year’s must-reads help to weather hard times and make a difference in the lives of those around us.
Why Rituals Are Good for Your Health
Research shows rituals reduce anxiety, improve performance and confidence—and even work on people who don’t believe in them.
A Good-for-Nothing Tree Makes Good
Once upon a time, mesquite got no respect. Now this desert survivor is celebrated as a sustainable food source and a symbol of the borderlands.
Take a Moment to Thank Your Food
Gratitude for what feeds us opens us to awe and beauty.
The Best Medicine for Confronting Trauma: Be Present
Amid extreme stress and a never-ending stream of bad news, we can reduce harm if we remain connected.
5 Easy Steps to Taking a Tech Break
How to turn off your devices and party like it’s 1982.
Science Says Happiness Can Change Your Brain
After 2,000 years of practice, Buddhist monks know that one secret to bliss is to put your mind to it.
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