The more we care about someone or the more we know about a subject, the more wary we must be of falling prey to the belief that we know exactly what is in the other's best interests. Take parenting for example. I don't have children, but I know as my mother's daughter she always believes she knows what's best for me. As an adult, I… read more
Envy has been a recurrent theme in conversations with some of my closest friends lately, leading me to conclude that this most basic of human emotions gets a bad rap because it often is misunderstood. The sheer fact that we’re human makes us susceptible to the confusing simultaneous feelings of disgust and delight that suddenly can surface when we hear of a friend's achievement, a… read more
I grew up in a household that was far from wealthy in monetary terms, but my parents assured that my older brother, sister and me never wanted for a safe home, plenty of food to eat and clothing on our backs. Even as a child, I knew that providing for us was no small feat for our parents, Chinese immigrants who worked tirelessly for every… read more
