to change your own situation, and that of others, for the better.

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especially teens to find happiness not only in life’s big goals, but in the small, good things that happen every day.

It’s a fascinating insight into the world of teenagers in affluent countries – and how it is possible, even as a teenager, to take the initiative and do something...

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They speak about the value of doing your best without comparing yourself to others, and the freedom that comes from recognising that another person’s success doesn’t diminish your own. We can all succeed in different ways, and there’s enough room for everyone to live well.

Mercedes and Anastasia tell us that they are “on a mission to help people of all ages, especially teens, find more happiness in daily life, build happy habits, and boost connection.”

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and why good relationships matter more for happiness than wealth, success, or even health.

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We explore why our imaginations fail when predicting the future, why experience teaches us less than we think, and how Daniel suggests a better way to forecast happiness. He also discusses how too much choice can make us miserable, how to balance living in the present with planning for the future,

...and then return.

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Daniel reflects on Be Here Now by Ram Dass — a book that changed his life as a teenager — and why living entirely in the moment isn’t the answer. The art of living well, he suggests, lies in finding balance: to spend many moments in the present, but rise above it from time to time to think, plan...

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Daniel suggests there’s a better way to forecast happiness — one that might surprise you.

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Daniel suggests there’s a better way to forecast happiness — one that might surprise you.

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She also speaks about exhaustion and persistence in the face of political cruelty, and why hope must be lived as a daily commitment to the good, even when the future feels uncertain.

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and her belief that bravery is something we learn through life’s decisive moments.
Bishop Budde reflects on the everyday courage of her sister caring for her dying husband, the importance of aligning courage with love, and how faith and doubt can coexist.

We begin with her sermon delivered the day after Donald Trump’s second inauguration, in which she stood before the new president and called for mercy toward those living in fear: immigrants, LGBTQ+ Americans, and the vulnerable. We talk about courage, love, and moral conviction in a divided nation,