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The Gift of Halloween
“Autumn scoffs: Bear up, babes. Last call. This is your final warning before darkness falls at five.”
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Why Do So Many of Us Live in Fear?
"If only they knew: For us, fear is not a choice. A little fear is necessary for survival: Ask any gazelle. But too much fear can be as crippling as too little."
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Are We Really as Useless as We Feel?
“When we feel useless, we wish we could be instead brilliant and brawny, angelic and fierce, valiantly taking action. But inaction—or what looks like it—is often useful, too.”
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7 Lies Your Eating Disorder Is Telling You
Eating disorders almost never stop talking to us, whispering in our ear. Here are the lies they tell us.
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4 Ways to Increase Your Empathy
“Empathy will not heal the hurt world overnight, but can at least make life more interesting. Try these strategies.”
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Do Horror Films Serve a Spiritual Purpose?
Is the appeal of horror films deeper and more ancient than simply wanting to get scared?
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Can We Reframe—and Reclaim—Father's Day?
"Mother's and Father's Day are gauntlets, radiating expectations. Even vowing to ignore these holidays, to voluntarily opt out, weighs heavily because it means going against the mainstream."
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What's Your Game of Thrones?
Not everyone excels at flights of fancy, but for those stuck on the ground, maybe fantasizing can become a useful practice.
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What If History Hurts?
Some family trees trace back to unspeakable tragedies. Can we still love history?
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Can Travel Help Us Stop Hating Ourselves?
Seeing the world can help you see yourself in a new light.
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Strategies for Decluttering Your Space ... and Your Sense of Self
If you are triggered by the prospect of decluttering, here are three gentler ways to ponder it.