By Steve Phillips-Waller – ©Image license via Depositphotos Have you ever caught yourself practicing what you’ll say to your boss when asking for a raise, only to never actually have that conversation?…
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When the World Feels Unstable, Discernment Becomes a Survival Skill
By Miles Carter Moments of national tension have a way of pulling people into constant reaction. Right now, many Black Americans are watching disturbing images circulate daily. Immigration enforcement. Public…
The Skill Most People Never Learn — and Why It Quietly Determines Your Success
Most people believe success comes from intelligence, talent, or hard work. Those things matter.However, they are not decisive. The skill that quietly determines whether people thrive or stall is emotional…
What Is Imagination?
by Shahram Heshmat Ph.D. Imagination enables one to look beyond the world as it is. This is how. Key points Imagination is a deeply human tendency. We spend a significant portion…
Outrage in New Orleans: When Failure Is Rewarded and Accountability Is Optional
When Good Trouble Becomes Bad News By Dr. Kyshun Webster, Sr. New Orleans has endured political dysfunction for decades.However, the Audubon Nature Institute’s decision to elevate Gilbert Montaño into a…
The Lifers: Why Saints Fans Show Up – No Matter the Score
By Giavanna X They Call Us Crazy. We Call It Loyalty. They call us crazy.They call us delusional.Every losing season, the question comes back. “Why do you still go?” The…
A Taste of Tradition: New Orleans Réveillon
Visit Us for Recipes & More THE REVIVAL OF REVEILLON A Taste of Tradition: New Orleans RéveillonSome of my fondest memories of Christmas actually happened right after midnight on Christmas day,…
Tea or Coffee? Choosing Between These Wellness Drinks
Coffee and tea offer benefits. Should you choose depending on your health risks? by Mark S. Gold M.D. Key points Coffee and tea are among the most consumed beverages worldwide.…
The Power of Passing Encounters: Why Strangers Matter for Wellbeing
Rethinking loneliness through the science of community trust. by Kelly-Ann Allen Ph.D. Key points By Gabrielle Skrekovski and Kelly-Ann Allen The silence of a small café is broken by the…
If You Never Fight, Someone Is Hiding
A lack of conflict can be a red flag in a relationship. by John Kim LMFT Key points There are a lot of people who say, “Our relationship’s perfect. We…