It seemed an unlikely morning for miracles. As I woke and glanced out toward the valley, I saw that...
The Power of Turning Inward
Where do we turn for answers when we are faced with daunting questions? Who do we consult with when...
What Prevents You from Appreciating Your Partner (and a lot of other people)? Hint: It has to do with gorillas
Are you familiar with the “invisible gorilla” experiment? A group of people were asked to pass basketballs back and...
Teenage gratitude = more happiness & hope, less drug abuse and depression
A four year study showed that grateful teens are more likely than their less grateful peers to be happy,...
It’s not just about who got elected, but gratitude that we have elections at all (Audio)
The day after the U.S. elections, the internet and media are full of analysis of who won, who lost...
Stages of Gratitude
Many of us wish to be conscious of how our lives are blessed. We don’t want to be stuck...
Gratitude, Criticism and Attention — “You Know What Your Problem Is?”
Ten years ago I presented at a Mindfulness and Psychology conference in La Jolla on the relationship between Gratitude,...
The Four Challenges of Long Term Love
There are few things more challenging than trying to sustain a long-term intimate relationship. Generally, we think of the...