How can we cultivate more happiness in our lives – especially when the external world is figuratively and/or literally on fire?

On November 5th, Americans unknowingly voted for a dark night of the soul.    St. John of the Cross coined this term when he was...

I have received so many beautiful things in my life and I’ve realized I'm afraid to embrace the joy I feel. I'm afraid I'll jinx it.

Using objective, just-the-facts thinking removes blame; it’s simply taking responsibility for making a choice...