How I’ve Stopped Letting My Unhealed Parents Define My Worth

“Detachment is not about refusing to feel or not caring or turning away from those you love. Detachment is profoundly honest, grounded firmly in the truth of what is.” ~Sharon Salzberg A few months ago, my father informed me that he’d been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Although he seemed optimistic about the treatment, I knew […]

Study Reveals That Pets Bring Us $87,500 Worth of Happiness

A recent study published in Social Indicators Research suggests that having a pet can increase life satisfaction by 3 to 4 points on a 7-point scale. Even more eye-catching, the researchers estimate this happiness boost is equivalent to an extra $87,500 in annual income. In other words, they’re putting a dollar value on the joy […]