Inspired by the spirit of gratitude that is amplified each Thanksgiving day, Brian Doyle set out to extend the power of gratitude beyond one holiday in his unique social experiment: “365 Days of Thank You.” Learn how two words can change your world and world view.
Election Debate
The bitter election may be over, but its tensions are still alive. Following President-elect Donald Trump’s surprising victory on Election Day, partisan divisions continue to survive amidst heated arguments and even vandalism. In one notable incident, a United Airlines staff had to step in to separate some particularly argumentative passengers. “If anyone has a problem……
Read MoreClowns and Masked Fear
Over the last couple of months, there has been a surge in stories about so-called “creepy clowns” prowling the streets. This trend has caused mild panic as schools fear about the effect on children, and even the White House has weighed in. Terrifyingly, one such clown, with rainbow polka dots and curly blue hair even…
Read MoreExpressions of Pride: Instinctive and Useful
Why do we feel pride? Is pride even something to be avoided? This is a difficult question to answer, and Humintell congratulates Dr. Jessica Tracy for presenting a novel account of the emotion of pride in her acclaimed Take Pride: Why the Deadliest Sin Holds the Secret to Human Success. In this book, Dr. Tracy…
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