From the time that we are children, many of us are told things such as, “Don’t cry,” and “There’s nothing to be sad about.” As a culture we are often taught that we should try to avoid unpleasant ...

Our society tends to treat feelings as inevitable and authentic. A new book explores an older understanding in the Bible and the church.

The old adage "Nobody gets through this life unscathed" applies to everyday life, and as any entrepreneur will tell you, boy, is it true when starting a business. Life in a startup is exciting and ...

You are holding your newborn in your arms and gazing into their beautiful eyes; you’re waiting in an airport for a family member to return from a year-long trip and suddenly see them walking towards ...

When you see a butterfly touch down on a flower, you might feel a sense of joy because it reminds you of how delicate our world is. At the same time, you might feel a deep sadness well up realizing ...

We hear it every day, but few of us answer it accurately. We’re conditioned to give the classic terse replies, such as “I’m good” or “Not great,” choosing a single emotion, as if our inner world fits ...

This article was featured in the One Story to Read Today newsletter. Sign up for it here. The historian Rob Boddice sat cross-legged on his couch in Montreal on a frigid day last winter and conjured ...

Did you know that certain people find it difficult to experience normal human emotions and feelings? People with this illness find it challenging to recognise and express their feelings. It is caused ...