Why does one bad moment ruin an otherwise good day? Your brain is wired to focus on the negative—but you can reprogram it.

Human aggression stems from evolution, fear, and social influences. While aggression is instinctive, fostering emotional intelligence and empathy can lead to healthier resolutions.

And I think the common language of humanity is suffering. We’re all fluent in the language of pain.” Those last two sentences have stayed in my head: The common language of humanity is suffering.