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How Did the World Get So Ugly?
How Did the World Get So Ugly?
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Grit and Grief: Knowing When to Push Through and When to Let Go
Grit and Grief: Knowing When to Push Through and When to Let Go

Two essays published today in the New York Times explore what initially seems like a contradiction: the value of persistence in the face of difficulty and the equally important practice of knowing when to let something go.

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What James by Percival Everett Reveals — Power, Language, and the Stories We Tell
What James by Percival Everett Reveals — Power, Language, and the Stories We Tell

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Redefining “Happiness”: Why This Word Limits Our Wellbeing Discussion
Redefining “Happiness”: Why This Word Limits Our Wellbeing Discussion
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World Happiness Report 2025 Released
World Happiness Report 2025 Released
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