Discover the science behind seeing your reflection in water. Light travels in straight lines and bounces off smooth surfaces, ...

Birds are coming at our house from all directions these days. Last week, a loud thud against our east-facing picture window signaled to me a bird crisis. I went outside to investigate, and there on ...

Amidst the chaos that leaders have to deal with in keeping up with responsibilities and deadlines, there exists a profound and transformative tool that often goes overlooked: The power of ...

I wake up in the morning and look in the mirror. I shower and do my hair and makeup in front of a vanity mirror, then get dressed with the help of my full-length mirror. I have three mirrors in my ...

In the swirling vortex of turbulence that life can sometimes become, it's easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of emotions, reactions, and rapid-fire decision-making. We often find ourselves casting ...

Last month, I wrote about reflecting on and evolving our identity, and how valuable an activity it is at any age. We discussed how to identify some of our patterns of interests, values, behaviors, and ...

In today’s hyperactive business environment, where relentless activity often masquerades as progress, leaders must embrace a contrarian truth: pausing for reflection isn’t just beneficial—it’s a ...

The sacrosanct Scripture reflection spreadsheet is circulated among staff members at America. Our associate editor, Molly Cahill, has posted the schedule for reflections, with each staff member being ...

The mirror became a cruel optical illusion: I kept crunching, tucking, sweating and squatting, but my reflection just got uglier. By Abby Sher The rules were simple. Whenever Madonna sang, we strutted ...