I got to see a falling star this morning, the first time in many years, and immediately made a wish. Partway through, though, I stopped myself and changed the object of my wish. Instead of seeking some inner peace for myself, I wished happiness and contentment to come to my wife (who has the onerous task of having to put up with me more than anybody else), and then for the long list of people who despise me so that they can be relieved of the ill will that must be hard to carry around. (It soon dawned on me…