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10 minutes
[ Thought Leaders ]
Finding Peace in the Waves of Life’s Uncertainty
By Sam Burns
In a busy life full of demands, opportunities, and often crushing losses, if the one thing we get to choose in life is our perspective, why not find the one that brings us the most joy? Here’s one way to go about it!
6 minutes
[ Nature ]
Meet the 97-Year-Old Saving Thousands of Bluebirds!
By Sam Burns
Can one of us really make a difference? After hearing the story of Al Larson, there’s no doubt!
20 minutes
[ Culture ]
The Mother of all Articles!
By Sam Burns
They’re tasked with one of the most important jobs in life: raising the rest of us. So here’s an ode to all of the mothers out there working to make this world a better place for someone! Send this along to a mother in your life!
28 minutes
[ Culture ]
What Can We Do to Keep Our Life Memories?
By Sam Burns
So many small moments happen in our lives that make it amazing. But those moments tend to sneak by us and are easily forgotten and outsized by the bad times. How can we keep them fresh? And then pass them along to our loved ones?
15 minutes
[ Thought Leaders ]
Micro-Preemie Turns 21: A Success Story for Everyone!
By Dr. Lynda
When life gets difficult there’s always something we can learn and use for the rest of our lives. 21 years ago, Dr. Lynda (EWC’s founder) gave birth to a 1 pound baby when she was just into the 5th month of her pregnancy. She picked up a few pearls of wisdom in the years that followed—here are 12.
29 minutes
[ Happiness & Hope ]
The Mathematics of Finding Love
By Dr. Lynda
Know someone who might need some new insights into finding love? Here’s how mathematics can improve everyone’s chances of finding that special someone!
5 minutes
[ Art ]
How Did We Get Music?
By Sam Burns
We now have access to any song we’d like right in the palm of our hand…but how did we get here?
14 minutes
[ Culture ]
Is Happiness Truly Our End Goal?
By Sam Burns
Most of us are running around looking to hold on to this thing called happiness, but these seem to be fleeting moments. Should we be focusing on something else instead? Listen to writer Emily Esfahani Smith’s eye opening insight in her TED Talk!
9 minutes
[ Animals ]
Why Are We Still Tickling Each Other?
By Sam Burns
Most, if not all of us have experienced the sensation of being tickled, but why is this a thing? What drives us to do it to each other? Is it useful, or just for fun?
6 minutes
[ Happiness & Hope ]
A Few Tips on Confidence
By Sam Burns
Today we’re taking a look at a unique way become more confident in our every day life! There’s no step-by-step here or discussions on what to wear, just a mere fact of life we all need to be reminded of. Join us!
5 minutes
[ Conservation & Sustainability ]
What Do We Do With All This Stuff?
By Dr. Lynda
How much time do you spend just managing the things in your life? Here’s an easy way to start simplifying your life and your stuff, and really, it’s easier than you think!
8 minutes
[ Humor ]
George Carlin: About “Stuff”
By Dr. Lynda
How much “stuff” do you need? The late, great comedian George Carlin had some funny – almost clean – thoughts on that!
