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Success Thrives in the Light of Purpose and Passion Jul. 25, 2025
"I do wonder, Father, if you've ever lived a day in your life." The line comes from one of my all-ti... Read More
The Middle Ground to Happiness Mar. 22, 2025
If you trust surveys (and if you are an American, of course, you do not), you may be surprised to le... Read More
Finding Joy in Work: Passion or Perspective? Mar. 10, 2025
Dear Annie: It saddens me to see so many people who don't enjoy their jobs. I was fortunate; I spent... Read More
Escaping Overbearing In-Laws Sep. 22, 2024
Dear Annie: I married a man who was an only child, and throughout our marriage, his parents never le... Read More
Kamala Harris' Authoritarian 'Joy' Aug. 21, 2024
We've been told, over and over and over again, that Kamala Harris is the candidate of "joy." Tim Wal... Read More
The REAL Kamala Harris Aug. 21, 2024
BY JOHN STOSSEL RELEASE: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2024 AND THEREAFTER The REAL Kamala Harris Who i... Read More
Suddenly, Retribution Changes Sides Aug. 15, 2024
The Harris-Walz campaign radiates sunshine and good times to come. Donald Trump, on the other hand, ... Read More
How My Son Encouraged Me to Experience More New Things May. 24, 2024
My 8-year-old son likes rocks. He wants to know how different stones form, how they get their color,... Read More
Joy Cometh in the Morning May. 17, 2024
Last Friday, 3,943 miles south of the North Pole, here in Macon, Georgia, the Northern Lights were v... Read More
Graduates Need To Know That Life Is Bigger Than Your GPA May. 17, 2024
"Your success in high school does not determine your success in life." My high school English teache... Read More
Young Americans Struggle to Find True Joy in Today's Digital World Apr. 19, 2024
The 2024 World Happiness Report, which is a collaboration with Gallup, the Oxford Wellbeing Research... Read More
Easter and Springtime Joy Mar. 31, 2024
Dear Readers: Wishing each of you a happy Easter and happy springtime. Below are some quotes for ins... Read More
Can Awe Moments and Other Small Actions Bring Joy in 2024? Jan. 05, 2024
If you've had a tough 2023 (and it sure looks like lots of folks have), it might be hard to turn the... Read More
The Taylor Swift Movie Is the Collective Effervescence We Need Oct. 21, 2023
Let's talk about a concept called "collective effervescence." It was coined by the French sociologis... Read More
Lessons From a Love Fest on Valentine's Day Feb. 10, 2023
For the past several years, the women's ministry at my church have put on what we call our annual "L... Read More
How My Sister Inspired Me to Get Back to Music Nov. 04, 2022
I had contemplated giving them away. So, when I started unpacking at our new place and hadn't seen t... Read More
Misery With No Company Apr. 30, 2022
Dear Annie: My husband took away all sex and everything that went with it 22 years ago. I hate my wa... Read More
Handling Headlines Apr. 11, 2022
Dear Readers: Below are some uplifting letters about how to find peace and joy even in the midst of ... Read More
Reflections on Love Feb. 14, 2022
Dear Readers: Wishing you all a Happy Valentine's Day! May this year be filled with love, forgivenes... Read More
Merry Christmas, Readers! Dec. 24, 2021
Dear Readers: Below is one of my favorite poems for Christmas. Please enjoy, and wishing all of you ... Read More
