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Words create our reality. Once we put them out there, we can’t take them back. Expressions like “I didn’t mean to say that” or “I was only kidding” come too late. So, why do couples get into needless arguments? Jeffery S. Smith, MD, … How “Verbal Aikido” Can Help You Avoid Stupid Arguments Read More »

People typically shut down when someone talks for more than 40 seconds. I’d recently read that from Mark Goulston, author of Just Listen, and recently I had a first-hand experience of it. My houseguest, someone I didn’t know very well, turned out to be quite the talker. As … How to Be a More Interesting Conversationalist Read More »

I’ve been practicing techniques of raja yoga (royal union) meditation for a long time—forty-nine years, to be exact. It’s an essential part of my life, and it’s helped me become more patient, kind, curious, happy, and fulfilled. And every day, … 5 Essential Principles to Help Your Meditation Practice Read More »