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Does a Quiet Life help anyone?
One reader's question, that I've been thinking about for weeks.
Jun 27
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Have you heard of SIMIs?
Change can come from focusing on the Seemingly Insignificant Minor Interactions of Everyday Life
Jun 24
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Sometimes your mind exaggerates the gravity or threat of a situation
Here's what to do about that.
Jun 19
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Do You Apologize For Things That Aren't Your Fault?
If so, you've probably exiled crucial parts of yourself to the emotional hinterlands; here's how to bring them home
Jun 15
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On becoming the ocean
To go back is impossible in existence
Jun 7
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5 ways to respond when someone asks why you're so quiet
I'll show you what to say, but also what tone (and state of mind) to say it in
Jun 4
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It's publication day for Lucky and Norman!
The reviews are in, and they're wonderful.
Jun 2
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May 2026
How to heal the pain of separation
Seven ways to say goodbye to the people you love most
May 27
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Family photos from the making of our new children's book
Two donkeys, two boys, three generations of the Cain family - and a bittersweet lesson on impermanence
May 22
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The Wonderless Age
The end of awe, the rise of cynicism, and ten ways to reclaim your astonishment
May 20
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The most moving parts of last Sunday's Candlelight Chat
We talked about things people rarely say out loud (here is the replay video)
May 11
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How to make better decisions
Are you a "maximizer" or a "satisficer" - and why does it matter so much?
May 5
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