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When Making Art is a Moral Dilemma
Just hours after a gunman forced his way into an elementary school in Newtown, CT, killing 20 children and 6 adults including himself, Edel Rodriguez, a prolific illustrator, received a call.The...
View ArticleCan science shed light on “Proof of Heaven”?
I've always been interested in phenomena at the borders of what we know, where there's some evidence but not enough to be truly convincing, such as UFOs and near death experiences. These are the kinds...
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A Psychological Guide to Bad Christmas Gifts
Gift-giving isn’t easy — particularly during the holidays, when there are so many different people for whom to buy. It’s overwhelming and stressful, and people cope with the burden in different...
View ArticleI Heart the Apocalypse
I love apocalypses. Apocalypsii? There's something about them. Even though 99% of the people in my social and media circle are talking about this latest apocalypse with tongue firmly in cheek, I find...
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It’s the end of the world as we know it, do you feel fine?
It’s finally here – the day we’ve been waiting for for what feels like forever: Dec. 21, 2012 a.k.a. Doomsday a.k.a. Armageddon a.k.a. the end of the world. You can call it whatever you like; the...
View ArticleWhy Violent Shooting Sprees Can Paralyze People With Fear
As 2012 comes to an end, it seems like the year could be dubbed the “shooting spree year.” These tragic events seem numerous, and they come easily to mind. Here are some notable examples from 2012,...
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Violence: Are There Dietary Causes?
Last Friday’s murder of 20 young children and 6 adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, was extraordinarily disturbing.Such things should not happen.Moreover, they need not...
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Creativity and Being A Friend
Recently I met a happily married, successful businesswoman at a small gathering. After we shared personal stories over two glasses of wine while sitting in a corner she said, “ I have no friends.”...
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It's Going To Be A Lonely, Lonely Christmas Without You
The holiday season can be an insanely stressful time. Looking for presents, wrapping them, cooking, getting the house ready for visitors, cleaning before and after. Nothing like a normal Saturday night...
View ArticleYour Sex Life can Improve with Some Mindfulness
Mindfulness training, in which you learn to focus your attention on what you are doing in the moment, can help you experience greater joy, even in your mundane daily activities. Too often, we go...
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Merry Christmas!
Genuine generosity is very special. It is not about 'giving to get'. It is about giving with no strings attached, no conditions.So, Christmas is about giving freely... joyfully... sharing what you...
View ArticleChristmas Already? Why Time Flies As You Age
Does it seem like Christmas comes sooner and sooner each year? As a child, it seemed like Christmas would never get here. As an adult, they seem to come around sooner and sooner. Many middle-aged folks...
View Article9 Quotes About Seeking -- and Finding -- Safety
When our children were little, my friend Beth and I used to worry about their safety on the schoolbus. “They don’t even use seatbelts,” we complained to each other. “Are we being stupid?” We considered...
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5 Fights to Avoid Over The Holidays
By Anne Fishel, PhD and Tristan Gorrindo, MDMany of us enter the holiday season with high hopes, but rarely do our family get-togethers turn out to be like the Normal Rockwell paintings we strive to...
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All Perfectionists are Not Created Equal
You’ve planned the perfect day for yourself. It’s a lovely morning, and you head out to run a few errands, stop by the gym, and then spend an evening with your closest friends. Before you even get to...
View ArticleThe Age of Apocalypse
We are surrounded by visions of the end of time. The recent obsession about the “end” of the world when the Mayan calendar runs out is just one example of how our culture is fixated on apocalypse....
View ArticleTake my mother-in-law: 6 steps to good in-law relationships
“I love my husband. But his mother…” “Why doesn’t my daughter-in-law like me?” “My brother-in-law ruins every family gathering.” From wedding preparations to holiday celebrations to parenting and...
View ArticleThe New Year’s Resolution All Parents Should Make
It’s that time of year again when many of us make New Year’s resolutions. It’s a chance to turn over a new leaf and get a fresh start. Exercise more often, eat healthier, join a book club, take up...
View ArticleThis is 40: Being Ourselves Even Though We're Married
This Christmas I was struck by the leagues of distance between all the holidays that came before being married with kids and those after. Instead of tearing open my presents, I managed the equitable...
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