Violet walks into the room with her sunglasses on, and a coffee gripped tightly in her hand. She sits on the couch and turns her head towards the window. For one, two, three beats. It’s almost as if ...

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"What is to give light must endure burning." –Victor Frankl I couldn’t have said this better myself, even though it is a truism that I see in action every day. I can feel the turmoil, confusion, and ...

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We may receive an affiliate commission from anything you buy from this article. In his new book, "It Doesn't Have to Hurt: Your Smart Guide to a Pain-Free Life" (published September 2 by Simon & ...