Health

This of course is the weekend we literally start counting our blessings and remember what we’re thankful for. I think we can all say we’re happy for many similar things—the family and friends we have, homes to sleep and make lives in and so forth. Which is why I wanted to put together a more unusual thankful list citing the things I’m grateful for aside from my husband and children, my friends, extended family and more. Here are five things I’m happy to have in my life.

A big part of being in a mutually happy relationship involves respecting the desires of another person. But what happens when the person you love gets sick and wants help ending their life?

My wife is not a morning person. Neither is my daughter. Well, for the first 30 minutes or so, then they’re okay.

One of the reasons we so covet happiness is that it makes us feel great. It can be a tough feeling to nail down, and it can range from a grounded sense of gratitude to a light-headed awareness of life's many pleasures.

When I started this project a year ago, I was excited….I get enthusiastic about sinking my teeth into any big topic, learning and writing as I go. But happiness? What could I write about that three times a week? And what do I know about happiness?