I am a neuroscientist who believes in magic. Not the kind of magic that denies science—but the kind that recognizes the extraordinary intelligence and mystery woven into every living
Every year as winter settles in, the world slows just enough for us to feel both the tenderness and the tension of the season. For some, the holidays bring
Arthur Brooks, in his insightful book Love Your Enemies, argues that we live in an addictive culture of contempt. He suggests that if we consciously and intentionally generate loving-kindness
Deep in Yosemite National Forest lies Lake Eleanor, a clear mountain lake that has been a family touchstone for decades. My husband and I first backpacked there when our
