Episode 109: How Music Soothes Us (Encore)
What is it about certain melodies that can relax our nerves and rock us to sleep? We explore the science of calming music with pianist Rosey Chan.
Your Happiness Calendar for January 2022
This month, find your motivation and purpose.
Jack Kornfield on Poetry, Mystery, and Social Media
A Q&A with Jack Kornfield about giving feedback at work, using social media wisely, and the poetry in his teachings.
Four Essential Qualities of the Heart
Jack Kornfield reflects on the joy and suffering that is part of being human, and the practices that can help us along the way.
How Radical Friendship Can Lead to Social Change
A new book offers an alternative to allyship: radical friendship.
Episode 105: Why We Give Thanks
Thank you. Gracias. Merci. Every language has a word for gratitude. But why do we feel it? How can we experience more of it? We revisit some…
What Multicultural Families Can Teach Kids About Character
There are more multiethnic and multi-faith families than ever. A new study reveals how their values and traditions are coming together.
Six Reasons Why Humans Wear Masks
Today, we wear masks to celebrate Halloween and ward off disease—but the mask has deep roots in human history. Here’s what masks mean to us.
What Can We Do Now?
While votes for the 2020 election are counted, our contributors weigh in on what we as individuals can do now to preserve our well-being and…
Your Happiness Calendar for January 2022
This month, find your motivation and purpose.
How to Find Your Purpose in Life
Are you struggling to discover your purpose? That may be because you feel isolated from other people. Here's how you can overcome that.
Four Essential Qualities of the Heart
Jack Kornfield reflects on the joy and suffering that is part of being human, and the practices that can help us along the way.
Which Values Make You Happy? It Might Depend on Where You Live
Different cultures value different things—and that matters for happiness.
The Best Greater Good Articles of 2020
We round up the most-read Greater Good articles from the past year—and our editors pick the best of the rest.
What Does “Tough Compassion” Look Like in Real Life?
Tough compassion means speaking up, setting boundaries, and making uncomfortable choices for the greater good.
What Are We Grateful for During COVID-19?
A journey through expressions of gratitude during the pandemic reveals how we're helping each other through it.