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The Tragedy of Dying Alone and Unclaimed
That one striking statistic — 500 unclaimed bodies — spoke of lost potential and wasted lives.
The loss of so many people whose very existe
Melissa Gouty
Apr 14, 20204 min read


My Father's Life-Long Secret to a Good Attitude
My dad was one of the most joyful people on the face of the Earth. He continually smiled, laughed and appreciated the simple — often overloo
Melissa Gouty
Apr 14, 20203 min read


The Power of the Porch to Connect Us
Porch-sitting is becoming popular again, a renewal of an old-time habit of connecting with people around you. All because of the Coronavirus
Melissa Gouty
Apr 10, 20203 min read


5 Strategies to Save Your Sanity During Times of Crisis
During the Coronavirus pandemic and our extended stay-at-home-orders, you may feel like you're losing your mind. Save your sanity with 5 tip
Melissa Gouty
Apr 9, 20204 min read


How to Avoid "Compassion Collapse" During the Crisis
Right now, it’s the Coronavirus, but at other times it might be a major earthquake, a horrific tornado, or a massive tsunami. Personal trage
Melissa Gouty
Mar 31, 20204 min read


Now is the Time for Writers to Rise Up
In these difficult times of Coronavirus, writers and poets can model themselves after the wisdom William Faulkner gave in his Nobel Prize sp
Melissa Gouty
Mar 24, 20203 min read


How Being Creative Adds Years to Your Life
Do creative people live longer? Yes! A study by The Journal of Aging and Health showed that creative people deal better with stress. They
Melissa Gouty
Mar 21, 20203 min read


Unconditional Love Lessons in a Bookstore
This man was caring for his wife “through better or worse. In sickness and health.” He was performing acts of unbelievable love every day. D
Melissa Gouty
Mar 15, 20205 min read


How to Boost Your Career and Improve Your Life
A mentor will boost your career and improve your life, and they're easy to find because they come in all shapes and sizes. Mentors help. All
Melissa Gouty
Mar 5, 20203 min read


How to Be a Committee of Joy: 3 Life-Affirming Activities That Increase Happiness
Being joyful is determined partly by genetics. But you can choose to bring joy to others by practicing gratitude, showing compassion, and li
Melissa Gouty
Mar 4, 20203 min read


What Can a Child Really Know of Death?
I was too young to understand a tragic death at the age of 7. It was only as an adult I experienced delayed grief for my first lost love.
Melissa Gouty
Mar 3, 20204 min read


Unforgettable Christmas Lessons from Henry David Thoreau
Thoreau's message of simplicity, solitude, and nature didn't make sense to my students who live in a world of cell phones and possessions.
Melissa Gouty
Dec 4, 20193 min read
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