You don’t even notice that you’re telegraphing what’s going on inside to everyone around you. But what about when what’s going on inside is wonderful? What about when you’re full of peace, or joy? You’re feeling open-hearted, loving, kind, generous, helpful. You don’t have to say anything. It sho...

Yesterday was the celebration of America’s 250-year birthday. I was raised with these ideals as the standard to live by. The phrase “Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness” specifically drew from Greek philosophy. But the ancient Greeks had two words for happiness. Hedonia is about pursuing p...