My Experiments in the Practice of Everyday Life

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Why “Twilight” Inspired Me To Do Better With My Resolutions.

Assay: I’m a huge fan of Twilight (books and movies)—a fact about myself that continues to fascinate and puzzle me. Last night, I went to see the fourth movie in the Twilight series, Breaking Dawn, which inspired me to look back at a post I wrote two years ago. I really love that post, so here it is again. * …


In Which I Fail, Yet Again, To Keep My Personal Commandment: “No Calculation.”

Assay: One of my most important personal commandments — and one that I struggle with constantly — is No calculation. It’s meant to remind me not to keep score, not to stint on love and generosity, not to keep track of who’s done what. This commandment is based on an observation by my spiritual master St. Therese of Lisieux: “When …


Video: Stop the Nagging. You’ll Be Happier!

2010 Happiness Challenge: For those of you following the 2010 Happiness Project Challenge, to make 2010 a happier year – and even if you haven’t officially signed up for the challenge — last month’s theme was Fun. Last week’s theme was to Start a collection. Did you try to follow that resolution? Did it help to boost your happiness? I …