Disappointment comes in all shapes and sizes. Dealing with disappointment, heartbreak and unexpected transitions is a frustrating but normal part of life. Some heartbreaks are major and … more

Everyone’s talking about the real estate gold rush. And buyers are doing some pretty crazy stuff to stay competitive—like offering way over the asking price and, in some cases, offering … more

Imagine a reality where you can afford to move into your dream house, send your kids to college without debt, and give so generously that it transforms your community. If only . . . right? Wrong. … more

What voice Calling sends Migrant birds? It can't Be seen. It can't Be heard. Starling clouds Form, Then disappear, Below geese Passing, Twice a year. Birds … more

Hurricanes Be Gone: It’s two days after Henri and I’m enjoying the AC during yet another miserable heat wave, grateful and relieved that the storm fizzled out around here. No real damage, … more

If you just started a new job, and you’re looking at the 401(k) options that are available, you probably have questions about how it all works. Your golden years depend on investment choices … more

Empathy and sympathy are both ways we respond to the suffering of people around us. But there’s a crucial difference: Sympathy is acknowledging someone else’s pain, but empathy is … more

“Yes” and “no” are two simple words, but they carry a ton of weight. We live in a fast-paced world where we make hundreds of decisions every day about how to spend our time. And since time is … more

There’s a lot of talk right now about a 4-day work week, both globally and here in the United States. In Iceland, over 80% of the workforce now has the 4-day work week as an option, and the … more

It can happen in an instant. It can also happen gradually. No matter how it happens, broken trust is painful and disorienting. Every relationship, whether it’s with friends, family or a … more