Daily Archives: May 5, 2025

In a final act of kindness, Pope Francis donated his entire personal bank account to prisoners right before he died

from Goodgoodgood – thanks to Pam P. Even in his final moments, Pope Francis maintained his heart for justice and mercy.  As Catholics around the world mourn the death of the late pope, more details are surfacing about his final days. … Continue reading

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How Nearly a Century of Happiness Research Led to One Big Finding

By Susan Dominus in the NYT Magazine (thanks to my Buddhist friend Howard P.) Growing up in Maryland, Sonja Lyubomirsky could see that her mother was unhappy. When Sonja was 9, her parents moved the family from Moscow, where her mother … Continue reading

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What makes a good life?

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