Bill Price’s Story
Some fifty years ago, Bill found himself alone at an event. Then someone turned and said, “Would you like to join us?”
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A Secret Source of Connection
We all have moments in our lives when we see someone who could use a helping hand. It could be a friend who recently went through a breakup, an elderly person trying to load groceries into their car, or a stranger on the street who looks a little lost. We tell ourselves we should help, but then something stops us. This week, psychologist Amit Kumar helps us understand what keeps us from taking a moment to be kind, and how to overcome these barriers to create stronger, happier connections.
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Paola López’s Story
Paola was having a tough time on a trek, when a fellow hiker reframed her perspective.
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Susan Greenstein Prescott’s Story
In high school, Susan had a stutter, and was embarrassed to speak in front of her class. Then her English teacher told her something that changed the course of her life.
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Crying Wolf
It used to be that we tried our best to conceal disadvantages, hardships, and humiliations. But new research explores a curious shift: some people are flaunting limitations that don’t exist. This week, the strange phenomenon of wanting to seem worse off than we really are.
Mary Louise Kelly’s Story
Mary Louise was upset after losing her wallet. Then she received an email from a stranger.
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Wil Davenport’s Story
In 2014, Wil was being treated for severe depression at an inpatient mental health program. One day, his therapist issued a challenge that renewed his sense of purpose.
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Sri Pisharody’s Story
Before going India, Sri warned her daughter to watch out for people trying to steal from them. But when they got there, the opposite happened.
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Laura Holmes Haddad’s Story
As Laura undergoes chemotherapy, an X-ray technician says something that makes her feel less self-conscious about her appearance.
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