Epicurus, the ancient Greek philosopher, reminds us that courage is forged through adversity rather than comfort. His quote, “You don't develop courage by being happy in your relationships everyday.
In many Hindu temples across India, the sound of a bell is one of the first things a devotee hears. The deep, resonant tone ...
The latest escalation in violence comes after months of tit-for-tat clashes over Islamabad’s accusation that Kabul harbours militants carrying out attacks inside Pakistan. But their issues are much ...
What is the meaning of Reanimal's ending? The ending to Reanimal's story is largely up to interpretation, but there is fun to be had trawling through all the theories out there. The story toys with ...
“Thanks in old age — thanks ere I go, For health, the midday sun, the impalpable air — for life, mere life.” — Walt Whitman At age 70, I was astonished (“There must be some mistake; I can’t be 70,” ...
Gratitude has grown in the past few decades to become one of the defining skillsets in a new form of mental-health management. Every January, millions of Americans resolve to get happier and healthier ...
Seeing infectious disease patients at a North Carolina hospital on Christmas Day 2025 could easily make a doctor cynical. You might think this is the wrong moment to ask patients or their families ...
Resilience isn’t about having a stiff upper lip in the face of turmoil or toughing it out. It’s about staying centered inside to make good decisions when the outside world has other plans. Gratitude ...
The author reflects on the importance of gratitude, especially during the month of November. A service trip to a Navajo reservation highlights the generosity of an elderly couple living in difficult ...
When gratitude feels distant, gently notice what’s here now— creating space for both heaviness and small moments of appreciation. When gratitude feels distant, gently notice what’s here now— creating ...
Thanksgiving has always been a natural pause in the year. It is a moment to slow down, reflect, share a meal, and reconnect with the people who matter most. But beneath the turkey and traditions, ...