Jan. 1 isn’t everyone’s New Year’s Day

Our columnist argues that the American tendency to focus on self-betterment for the new year can be harmful, and points to Jewish, Muslim and Sikh practices of reflection as healthy alternatives. Read More »

In welcoming each other, we can find new homes

The remarkable nature of this culture is that not only was a stranger allowed to sleep in their house but that the stranger felt comfortable enough to do so, as well. That is the essence of welcoming in Middle Eastern culture: feeling like you are family. Read More »

In sharing how we mourn, we can better process loss

The insuppressible state of grieving arises as soon as the unnerving shock regresses. It is such a strange biological response to something which we do not fully understand. Read More »