Emotions

What I find most intriguing about these unprecedented times is that it is not only the world that is in a state of "not known or done before"; it is also ME. I am unprecedented. How intriguing.

So much is written today on the evils of social media and while I understand the very real issues regarding data privacy, coercion through fake news and the speed of dissemination of extreme views and bullying, I secretly love social media.

I was born on Halloween. I know something about masks. I also spent much of my adolescence and early adulthood trying to don the mask of masculinity.

When it comes to awe, I define it as a moment when the jaded heart gets a jump-start from the extraordinary. As a new writer/documentary filmmaker, I am a seeker and huge fan of wonder in every form. And yet, as the world shut down this past year, I struggled to find anything to awe, even on my good days.

Ever since I heard about the U-Curve of Happiness, I was intrigued by it. Yes, my low point in life matched the nadir of their social science research: mid-to-later 40’s. And, yes, my fifties have been my favorite decade. But is this graph below truly accurate? Are we happiest in life at age 98?

Are you up for a little workshop exercise (best-suited for those 60+, although anyone could try this)? This exercise is designed to help you identify what you’re looking for from a companion later in your life.

We live in a world that is increasingly consumed by fear. There are many reasons for this, as I discuss in my new book, "The Journey Beyond Fear."

Regardless if it is the summer or winter, I love watching the Olympics--particularly figure skaters and gymnasts. But what I really like to learn are the stories behind the athletes, their families, challenges, and the hard work involved in getting to that elite level.

I love this simple, 90-second artistic cartoon called Side Effects that amplifies the idea that the carers of the world need love and support, too. Enter Fido! Watch the video, and you'll understand.

I have a fetish for words (and people) that are making a comeback. Recently, I imagined that “conviviality” was one of those words. Ngram showed that it’s used three times as much today than it was forty years ago.