Fear

Blue Dogs Will Be Swept Out if Health Care Public Option Fails

Scott Foval | Posted 08.28.2009 | Politics


Scott Foval

Time to buck up, Mr. President, and remember that the Progressive wing of the Democratic Party went along with your rhetoric, but we expect that you will deliver the public option.

Have You Been Silenced?

Eva M. Selhub, M.D. | Posted 08.27.2009 | Living


Eva M. Selhub, M.D.

In some form, at some time, we have all been silenced. We all have felt that our voice had no value, that we were invisible.

Give in Without Giving Up

Eva M. Selhub, M.D. | Posted 08.16.2009 | Living


Eva M. Selhub, M.D.

In these difficult times, all we can do is to surrender, give in, and open our hearts to one another, to receive and give. Love is the source of our survival.

Of Mice and Women

Stephanie Gertler | Posted 08.15.2009 | Living


Stephanie Gertler

Perhaps Elvis the mouse served a purpose here. But now, I'd like to thank him for coming. And bid him a fond farewell after work well done.

The Power of Belief

Gail Lynne Goodwin | Posted 08.07.2009 | Living


Gail Lynne Goodwin

In a time of such turmoil, it's easy to lose faith in our dreams and go into survival mode instead of taking that next step when success seems improbable if not impossible.

Three Moral Issues of Health Care

Jim Wallis | Posted 08.02.2009 | Politics


Jim Wallis

With an issue like health, deeply personal but of great public concern, the faith community has a unique and important role to play: to define and raise the moral issues that lay just beneath the policy debate.

You Are Not Alone: Michael Jackson's Abusive Childhood and How to Heal If It's Yours

Janet Kinosian | Posted 08.01.2009 | Living


Janet Kinosian

Violence, control, fear and abuse thrive in silence. Merely aging doesn't make this pain diminish. In fact, it often gets stronger and louder.

Call to Greatness

Gail Lynne Goodwin | Posted 08.01.2009 | Living


Gail Lynne Goodwin

If you're frightened, listen to the voice of the dreamer, for when the passion is louder than the fear, you'll succeed. You can do this.

Celebration, Fear and Loathing on National Sovereignty Day

Tom Andrews | Posted 07.31.2009 | World


Tom Andrews

Don't be surprised if the spike in violence that came in advance of Iraqi Day of National Sovereignty continues. And don't be surprised if here at home, the right-wing goes on the attack with its favorite weapon, fear.

Courage Contagion: Social Influence in Protests

Jamil Zaki | Posted 07.30.2009 | World


Jamil Zaki

The last few weeks in Iran have reminded us of many things we'd rather not remember about governments, and of at least one thing that we should remember about people: they can stand up for their beliefs even when doing so poses great risk.

Eat Your Fears and Snuff Them Out

Grant Cardone | Posted 07.19.2009 | Business


Grant Cardone

Ask 10 people this simple question, "Freak or super freak?" And I assure you regardless of their political views all ten will answer "Super Freak."

Striking Out Fear

Richard Klass | Posted 07.13.2009 | Politics


Richard Klass

As a kid I was a Red Sox fan. Still am. I was not quite 12 years old in 1952 when Jimmy Piersall broke in as a rookie outfielder. One of the more ...

The Cirque du Soleil of Marriage presents "The Mask of Viagra"

Srinivasan Pillay | Posted 07.03.2009 | Living


Srinivasan Pillay

While organic causes of erectile dysfunction may be valid indications for Viagra, couples may need to join forces on other real issues that compromise long-term relationships.

America 2009: Hand Sanitizer, Safe Babies, and Prop 8

Tom Gregory | Posted 06.27.2009 | Politics


Tom Gregory

Something tragic has happened to the American church. They have become a pawn in a game of wicked ridiculousness.

10 Ways To Overcome Your Fears

Tara Stiles | Posted 06.23.2009 | Living


Tara Stiles

I'm sitting in my hotel room in LA after a long few days of exciting meetings, deal making, and other fun adventures, scanning my psychology for fears...

From Fear To Panic: Overreacting In The Face Of Uncertainty

New York Times | Jane E. Brody | Posted 06.19.2009 | Living


Could a reason for the panicky reaction to the swine flu outbreak be that it diverted our attention, however briefly, from the devastating effects of ...

How does your brain work?

Joseph LeDoux | Posted 06.08.2009 | Living


Joseph LeDoux

How does your brain work? Why doesn't it work the way you want it to? Can you make it work better (or at least differently)? Are you in charge of y...

Media Literacy 101: How to Detect Fear-Mongering -- Pakistani Nukes & Swine Flu

Susan Moeller | Posted 06.04.2009 | Media


Susan Moeller

How can you tell whether you are getting a story that is balanced and proportionate to the crisis or one that is fanning panic and hysteria? One quick guide is to evaluate the pictures.

This Little Piggy Doesn't Go to Market: How to Fight Fear and Make It Work For You

Noah St. John | Posted 06.01.2009 | Living


Noah St. John

Knowledge is king and awareness is power. The positive actions you take to face any situation in life give you control over your behavior and emotions. That's how to fight fear and make it work for you.

Twitter: More Addicting Than Facebook?

Anne Naylor | Posted 05.19.2009 | Living


Anne Naylor

Twitter has me hooked - up to a certain point. This reminds me of the famous, good-looking Antiguan cricketer who, when asked if he was married, told me: up to a point.

Men Are Idiots to Not Fight for Paternity Leave

Nathan Hegedus | Posted 05.14.2009 | Living


Nathan Hegedus

It's really about the lifestyle, the pace. It is all about naps. When, as a father of small children, do you get to nap anymore? I was home for only six months. And I got to nap almost every day.

8 Ways To Find The Power Of Love In Fear

Anne Naylor | Posted 05.12.2009 | Living


Anne Naylor

As you embrace your fear with love, you can move beyond it into fresh insight. In your heart is the courage to know a way forward.

The Great Escape!

Dr. Hendrie Weisinger | Posted 05.07.2009 | Living


Dr. Hendrie Weisinger

Being hardwired to stay is what makes it difficult to leave.

Persistent Efforts to Counter a Persistent Nuclear Threat

Jim Wallis | Posted 05.07.2009 | World


Jim Wallis

A generation has come of age when "Fall Out Shelter" signs are nothing but rusty remnants of a time long past.

Buddhist Advice For Tough Times... via Sakyong Mipham

Waylon Lewis | Posted 04.24.2009 | Living


Waylon Lewis

When our news is filled with the karmic results of our "Greed is Good!" ways (AIG, Merril Lynch, Madoff and Ponzi schemes), I personally find it helpful to turn back to my Buddhist tradition.