The Humor In Our Eyes: How Laughter Heals More Than Vision

(OPINION) When was the last time you laughed in order to cope with some personal or social situation? 10 minutes ago? Today? Yesterday? Laughter can be a most effective coping medicine. In that way, laughter is an important spirituality tool. In many cultures, it always has been.

In An Anxious Age, Here Are Common-Sense Ways To De-Stress

(OPINION) As one who’s prone to be anxious about — well, about nearly everything — I’ve spent a good deal of my life looking for ways to de-stress. So allow me to offer a few reminders about dealing with presidential indictments, global warming, nightmarish customer service, artificial intelligence, road rage, grouchy spouses and troublesome offspring — without imploding.

OpinionPaul PratherSeptember 26, 2023Paul Prather, Anxiety, Laughter, Illness, Grudges, Forgiveness, Mental health, KindnessComment

My Mom Was A Flesh-And-Blood Saint Who Would Have Hated To Be Called One

(OPINION) I realized with a bit of a start that if my mom were still here she would have turned 90 on Aug. 6. Sad to say, she passed away in 2003. Here are some virtues she showed me, largely by living them, not by preaching them. Maybe they’ll speak to you, too:

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