Meditation is not about stopping thoughts, but recognizing that we are more than our thoughts and our feelings.

The advice I would give to my younger self is very, very simple: Stop burning the candle at both ends and renew your estranged relationship with sleep. You will be more productive, more effective, more creative, and more likely to enjoy your life.

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Naysayers have little power over us - unless we give it to them.

Our current obsession with creativity is the result of our continued striving for immortality in an era when most people no longer believe in an afterlife.

Happiness is dealing with setbacks with more grace, understanding and acceptance

Paul Ryan has become a doormat...And he's become this little person who is following Romney around.