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Mindfulness
Our digital devices might make us kinder

Susan L. Smalley Ph.D. on July 17, 2015

Henry James once wrote,
Three things in human life are important:
The first is to be kind;
the second is to be kind;
and the third is to be kind.
Maybe our digital devices can help us discover all three.

Henry James once wrote,
Three things in human life are important:
The first is to be kind;
the second is to be kind;
and the third is to be kind.
Maybe our digital devices can help us discover all three.

Sex
Getting Enlightened About Prostitution

Susan L. Smalley Ph.D. on April 6, 2015

This year marked the 25th anniversary of the movie “Pretty Woman” starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere. It was a movie I loved at the time because I really knew so little about prostitution—"the life" that Roberts' character was a part of. Then, I had no opinion about prostitution.

This year marked the 25th anniversary of the movie “Pretty Woman” starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere. It was a movie I loved at the time because I really knew so little about prostitution—"the life" that Roberts' character was a part of. Then, I had no opinion about prostitution.

Career
The Power To Change The World

Susan L. Smalley Ph.D. on May 28, 2014

Science is continually confirming that strong and positive social connections promote health and wellbeing

Science is continually confirming that strong and positive social connections promote health and wellbeing

Mindfulness
Why Mindfulness Matters

Susan L. Smalley Ph.D. on July 11, 2013

The river is a metaphor for our shared humanity.

The river is a metaphor for our shared humanity.

Leadership
Vote for the Infinite Game Player

Susan L. Smalley Ph.D. on November 4, 2012

I appreciate having a President who is an Infinite Game player

I appreciate having a President who is an Infinite Game player

Education
Help Women Learn to Read: Vote For Cell Ed

Susan L. Smalley Ph.D. on October 29, 2012

Of the 796 million adults in the world who cannot read, two out of three are women.

Of the 796 million adults in the world who cannot read, two out of three are women.

Relationships
Bringing Back the "Daily Constitutional"

Susan L. Smalley Ph.D. on June 7, 2012

Walking with another human being day in and day out over many years is key to increasing attunement.

Walking with another human being day in and day out over many years is key to increasing attunement.

Sex
How often do you make a moral compromise?

Susan L. Smalley Ph.D. on May 24, 2012

We face moral decisions when an action conflicts with our internal intention or conviction of right and wrong. There can arise dilemmas with the simplest of intentions.

We face moral decisions when an action conflicts with our internal intention or conviction of right and wrong. There can arise dilemmas with the simplest of intentions.