America's Drinking Problem

An article in The Atlantic claims that America is in one of "our periodic crises over drinking." Journalist Kate Julian details the crisis:

Since ...

Champion MLB Pitcher Shares Struggles with Addiction

CC Sabathia was a six-time MLB All-Star and won the 2009 World Series, pitching for the New York Yankees. By outside standards, he spent those years living ...

Navy SEAL on the Importance of Small Things

Retired US Navy Four-Star Admiral William McRaven spoke to the students at the University of Texas about what needed to be done to change the world:

I ...

The Sweeter Song of Jesus

In Greek mythology, ancient sailors faced many dangers at sea. One of the most unusual was that of the sirens who used their mesmerizing songs to lure ...

The Strength of Humility

A pastor in India was confronted angrily by a man in his office one day. This man made many unfair and untrue accusations against the pastor. After finishing ...

We Are Better Together Than in Isolation

The "marshmallow test" is a classic research project that illustrates our lack of self-control and delayed gratification. For the study, the ...

The Rise of 'Uber-Moms'

New York Times columnist David Brooks describes the rise of what he calls “Uber-moms”:

“Über-moms” are highly successful career ...

Crucial Questions About Masturbation

Of the hundreds of men I’ve counseled about their sexual addictions, not one has told me that after masturbating he felt stronger, more confident, ...

Researchers Suggest Staring at Seagulls Prevents Food Theft

In seaside towns all across the United Kingdom, authorities have posted signs warning people against feeding seagulls. The theory is that years of being ...

Pornography Can Wall You from True Intimacy

In a series of online messages, Brooklyn Nine-Nine actor Terry Crews opened up about his addiction to pornography, which he says "really, really ...