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December 25, 2025
How to Follow the Right Star
The ancient Christmas story of the Magi contains a message that can guide your modern search for happiness.
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December 18, 2025
Three Reasons Old People Are Happier
The good news is that you don’t have to be wizened and gray to benefit from their wisdom.
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December 11, 2025
How to Be Happy Like Thomas Aquinas
Modern social science finds that the 13th-century theologian’s recipe for “imperfect happiness” turns out to be perfect.
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December 4, 2025
James Patterson’s Maxims for a Happy Life
Here’s what I learned about creativity and contentment from the celebrated author.
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November 27, 2025
The Right Attitude to Gratitude
Being thankful is the ultimate win-win: If the person being thanked feels happy, the person doing the thanking feels happier still.
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