Entertainment Weekly asked Angelina Jolie how she reconciles her former image (doing drugs, cutting herself, etc) with her current one (mom and humanitarian). She said: The reason I talked about going through certain pains or even cutting myself is that I was already out the other side. I knew there were people that do that…

In “Happier: Learn the Secrets to Daily Joy and Lasting Fulfillment” by Tal Ben-Shahar, Ph.D. (and thanks to my Guardian Angel Ann for sending me an autographed copy!): When we do not feel that we are worthy of happiness, we cannot possibly feel worthy of the good things in our lives, the things that bring…

I wrote this piece awhile back, but since it applies to financial anxiety, too, I thought I’d republish it. Last visit to my therapist, I told her about an unsettling dream I’ve been having once or twice a week. “I’m either anxious about something,” I told her, “or I’m watching too much ‘Star Wars.’” “Describe…

The author I interview today is famous AND one of us!! She co-authored the bestselling book, “The Faith Club” with Ranya Idliby and Suzanne Oliver. You may have heard of it: Ranya (a Muslim), Suzanne (a Christian), and Priscilla (a Jew) met with each other every week to come to a better understanding of each…

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