Columbus, OH

There is always loss and gain in the aging process. There is a sad-sweetness to the aging process. Recognizing the wisdom we have gained through our lives is a rich part of the aging process. In August of this year, I will turn 75. A range of thoughts and feelings...

The Gift and Challenge of Aging

Happiness may appear to be a feeling that all people long to experience, but this is not true. Research shows how the idea of feeling happy can seem scary for people around the world. Everyone deserves to decide whether and when they'll face the fear of contentment. Happiness. Picture what...

The Fear of Happiness

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Plus, how to determine when it's best to end the conversation.

'I've Been Studying Communication for 20 Years—Here Are My 7 Favorite Phrases to Keep a Conversation Going'

All forms of depression reduce meaning and purpose. Meaning and purpose can be restored, and depression relieved, by creating value. Attention to the meaning and purpose of our lives is healing as well as motivational. All forms of depression diminish meaning and purpose. A subset of depression is caused by...

A Case Study in Meaning and Purpose

Authenticity has evolved into more than just a label for genuine art, luxury handbags, or rare gems; it has become a defining quality for people. Being authentic is now seen as essential for a balanced and healthy life. The value placed on authenticity is unmistakable, as it is believed to...

How to Know if Someone Is Authentic

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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Therapist Dr. Little shares three phrases to avoid when raising middleborn kids in order to build strong self-worth and security at home.

3 Phrases You Should Never Say to Your Middle Child, According to a Therapist

When Kema Ward-Hopper uprooted her family — and career — to relocate from the U.S. to Costa Rica six years ago, she wasn't sure what to expect. She and her husband Nicholas quit their corporate jobs as a research analyst and mortgage broker, respectively, in Houston, Texas, to pursue new careers as entrepreneurs abroad.

I quit my job in the U.S. and moved to Costa Rica—now I work 25 hours/week and am 'a lot happier'

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

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A college teacher said her students are missing key life skills in their freshman year. She wants parents to teach kids about budgeting and safety.

I've worked with college students for years. Parents should teach their college-bound kids these key life skills this summer.

The idea that passion declines over time is a common one, but is it accurate?. New research on passionate love shows that it can continue, especially when partners express their feelings. Rather than seeking sameness, there can be value in seeking out some “messiness” for greater fulfillment. It’s...

Can Passionate Love Survive the Test of Time?

Measuring the vividness of people's visual imagination has traditionally relied on self-report surveys. A new study tests whether imagining objects leads to similar conditioning effects as seeing those objects. Results were highly correlated between seeing and imagining, supporting the validity of the measure. The ability to conjure visual imagery varies...

Can Your Imagination Be Measured?

Increasingly, childless people under the age of 50 are saying that they are unlikely to ever have kids. The expense and concern about the state of the world are factors in the decision to remain childless. Some people don't like children or simply prefer to pursue other interests and goals...

The Main Reason Young Adults in the U.S. Are Not Having Kids

Relationships are a two-way street in all aspects. While partners do cover for each other every now and then, there still needs to be a certain level of balance. Over the past few decades, the institution of marriage in the United States has seen a significant decline of about 60% since the 1970s, reports CNBC. While there are various factors contributing to this trend, content creator Katie Hanlon—who goes by @thekatiehanlon on TikTok—has mentioned some less-discussed yet crucial factors that can often lead to relationship breakdowns.

Woman explains how marriages are ending because of the inability of men to talk about emotions

Steve B Howard

I've covered Muscle Cars from the 1960s and 1970s I like, Muscle Cars that had the best performance, cars that I have owned, fast cars that I have driven, and even classic VWs that I think are cool most recently.

Longest-Lasting Cars: Top 3 Most Reliable Models

Honest communication requires honest intent in addition to verifiable facts. Some people use facts to distort the truth rather than convey the truth. Some individuals represent themselves as being honest, but they are not trustworthy. Many people define honest communication as only saying things that are true and not saying...

Lying While Telling the Truth

The biogenic lens of mental illness etiology is much too reductionistic. Even diseases with significant biological contributions to symptoms don't necessarily run in families. Psychosocial etiology factors are more important than realized by many, even in illnesses like schizophrenia. ​. I recently heard someone argue that, because the brain, from which...

Mental Illness Isn't Just About Chemical Imbalances

Your highest, ideal, or best self is often focused on meeting external standards and expectations. Your favourite self is often more intrinsically based and focused on what brings you joy and fulfillment. Connecting with your favourite self opens pathways to self-love, authenticity, and genuine fulfillment. So often, we spend so...

Becoming Your Favourite Self

Financial constraints are key reasons why people are having children later or not having children altogether. Rising childcare and educational costs are another contributing factor of declines in fertility. Growing infertility is another reason why fertility is decreasing. In 2021, JD Vance made comments suggesting that women are childless because...

The Reason Why Some Women Are Childless

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The Hardest Part of Learning Another Language

Knowing a language is not the same as being able to effectively communicate with it. An understanding of social rules, routines, and norms is essential as...

The Hardest Part of Learning Another Language

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