Conquer Your Mountains
A recent letter to Washington Post advice columnist Carolyn Hax shares a couple’s concern about their daughter, who they describe as a “mean girl.” The couple claim that they have done everything to help and encourage their daughter, and have made her the “absolute highest priority” in their lives. In response, Hax gives this piece of advice that I…
There is a lot of advice given in blogs, popular psychology books, and even religious teachings about how to be happy. I figured we could really use some balance in this regard, and so will devote this column to teaching you how to be unhappy. Though many of you feel like you are already good…
I’m about to tell you how to get everything you want in this life. You may think that this is a joke or that I am about to sell you something you don’t need, but I mean quite sincerely that I will tell you how to get everything you want. In fact, it is only…
Everything you have, every good quality in your character, (almost) every bite of food you eat, everything you consume—comes from the kindness of others. Think about it. Just start with your own body—created by your parents, nurtured by your mother, fed by your parents, protected by your family and community. Then move outward. Your clothes….