There are days when nothing feels right—when things seem a little too much or even overwhelming, when we need a gentle nudge to remind us that hope and joy still exist. In those moments, we either want to be left alone, waiting for the feeling to pass, occasionally going for long, brisk walks to shake off the gloom, or we talk to close family and friends. And sometimes, we turn to books, movies and music. Books aside, movies can be like friends who step in with vivid characte

Paramahansa Yogananda, the renowned yogi, once said, “Blessed are those who do not indulge in sensational news.” To that timeless wisdom,...

On Christmas morning, I met an old acquaintance who had come down from London with his family to spend the holidays with his parents....