Awe Is a Power Tool for Daily Life — Wisdom from Frederick the Mouse

Winter means fewer hours of sunlight, which leads me to appreciate the predawn colors even more. Ray Wirth photo.

The darkening time between Thanksgiving and New Year’s is challenging for many of us in the Northern Hemisphere. Even those untouched by seasonal affective disorder may find the combination of short days, cold weather, less sunlight, less outdoor time, and holiday-related stresses piled on top of the usual daily struggles make it difficult to maintain a positive mental…