Happiness

Recent Happiness Stories

A man's hands working with wood on a workbench

Her father knew how to say he was sorry, even if he didn’t say the word.

by Millie Baker Ragosta
, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania

Close-up of a pansy in a field of pansies

She received a heaven-sent message from her grandma, just when she needed it.

by Christine Campbell
, East Islip, New York

Sherri Shepherd

Diabetes ran in her family. Her mother died of it. Still, she refused to face the facts.

by Sherri Shepherd
, New York, New York

Matt Beisner and his four dogs

He was deathly afraid of dogs—so what made him think he could be a professional trainer?

by Matt Beisner
, Los Angeles, California

Leo Baubata

Journalist and author Leo Babauta offers tips for living your life to the fullest.

by Leo Babauta
, San Francisco, California

A scenic shot of misty fog and rust-colored trees along Muir's historic path.

One hundred forty years after the fact, a couple retraces the historic steps that placed John Muir on his life's path.

by Linda Lawrence Hunt
, Spokane, Washington

Ginger Rue

It had always been her secret desire to play the drums—but would her dream come true?

by Ginger Rue
, Northport, Alabama

Maura McKeegan (right) and her friend Emily

A theology grad student discovers and overcomes her eating problem

by Maura McKeegan
, Steubenville, Ohio

Book cover for The Christmas Glass

The first chapter from the author's acclaimed novel introduces us to a memorable heroine name Anna.

by Marci Alborghetti
, New London, Connecticut

Marci Post

Would this vacation be her last chance to bond with her teenage daughter?

by Marci Post
, Edmond, Oklahoma

A blind man asking for money on the street

This video reminds us that even in the toughest times, we have reasons to be thankful.


Judith McLoughlin raises a cup of tea.

How an Irish lass put down some real Southern roots in her new Atlanta home

by Judith McLoughlin
, Roswell, Georgia

Thinking you can and should make everything perfect often feeds negative emotions. Here are five ways to get out of the perfectionism trap and accomplish (and enjoy life) more.

by Amy Wong

Shawnelle Eliasen and her husband, Lonny

Husband and wife go head to head in a baking contest.

by Shawnelle Eliasen
, Port Byron, Illinois

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