The COVID-19 pandemic has made us acutely aware of two basic human impulses: the fear of death and our need for community. To address the former brought on by the spread of the virus, people around the world, including and...

It is an unwritten rule of decorum that one does not talk about politics and religion in polite company. But since these things permeate every aspect of our lives, should they not be openly discussed in a passionate but rational and...

When we experience events that wound us, we may feel emotions like shock, disbelief, sadness, or anger. Such events can challenge our sense of security and trust, making us feel anxious, afraid, and vulnerable. We may even feel hurt by...

Is it possible to experience ultimate happiness in this life? Many self-help books, motivational speakers, and product advertisements tell us that...

Decision-making is something with which I struggled a lot as a teenager and as a young adult in my 20s, no one really taught or showed me...