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

None of these stories or parables are new. They have been told and retold countless times, yet they never lose their moral appeal....

Happiness means different things to different people. Some see it as contentment and inner peace, others as intense joy and exuberance. Whatever the name, everyone wants happiness or a sense of joy in their lives. Yet, the irony is that those who could be happy if they chose to, often don’t; whereas those who chase happiness desperately find it elusive. And then there are those who simply don’t know how to be happy.   That’s where books, among other things, can help us lif