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A Farewell Letter to My Lost Possible Selves

A Farewell Letter to My Lost Possible Selves

by Nicole C. Fuentes Last week, I had the opportunity to listen to Margarita Tarragona, an expert in the field of positive psychology, talk about the important role that the stories we tell...

The Power of Story in Our Lives

The Power of Story in Our Lives

by Hanna Perlberger Today’s post is excerpted from Hanna’s book A Year of Sacred Moments: The Soul Seeker’s Guide to Inspired Living, blending Torah, ancient Jewish wisdom, positive psychology...

Maria Sirois on “Happiness in Dark Times”

Maria Sirois on “Happiness in Dark Times”

In this video recorded last year in Sydney, Australia, WBI's Maria Sirois speaks on finding joy after great loss. Through research, wisdom teachings, anecdotes, and powerful personal stories, Maria...

The Courageous Act of Asking for Help

The Courageous Act of Asking for Help

by Kim Childs At the start of a new year, many of us identify and commit to changes we’d like to make in our lives. These good intentions can fail, however, if we don’t enlist the help and support...

Life Is Not Like a Box of Chocolates

Life Is Not Like a Box of Chocolates

by Megan McDonough Forrest Gump famously said, "Life is like a box of chocolates." When I got my Christmas present, I came to the conclusion that life is more like a jigsaw puzzle. For Christmas,...