Count Your Blessings Austrian-born author and Benedictine Brother David Steindl-Rast, recorded at his monastery near Corning, NY, believes that acquiring an attitude of "gratefulness" can calm the mind and give life a simple joy. [more] Hear a free excerpt
A Different Sort of Food From Yom Kippur to Ramadan, the age-old practice of fasting is widely followed today by people of many traditions who find surprising benefits in this quiet discipline. [more] Hear a free excerpt
Mattie Stepanek In this poignant profile taped prior to his death last year of complications from a rare form of muscular dystrophy, child poet and peacemaker Mattie Stepanek showed wisdom beyond his years. [more] Hear a free excerpt
The Science of Gratitude New research suggests that people who actively cultivate gratitude in their lives become both more content and physically healthier, but Oakland, California writer Catherine Price wanted to find out for herself. [more] Hear a free excerpt
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