This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Melissa Shaw, a 46-year-old financial advisor in Palo Alto, California. It has been edited for length and clarity. I've been a financial advisor ...

Diane Button is a companion for people who are dying. She eases their fears, offers non-medical support and creates peace at the end of life. Some of her clients call her a death doula. But she ...

The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown offers compassionate guidance on how to live a meaningful life by embracing vulnerability, worthiness, and authenticity. Through research on human connection, ...

It’s back-to-school season! September has always felt like a fresh start to me because, as I like to joke, I was a student all the way up to the 24th grade. (Kids usually widen their eyes in horror ...

In the tapestry of our lives, each thread represents a lesson learned, a challenge overcome, or a moment of enlightenment. You can't connect the dots looking forward, according to Steve Jobs’ famous ...