Giving the benefit of the doubt is one of the smoothest and simplest ways to give yourself less stress and more peace in your day.  This episode shares a memory, organizes the most basic needs for well-being, and offers one simple bit of wisdom. A little coincidence, a good story about a car dealer, and a whole lot of honesty helps to bring the point home.  An old notebook holds a clue to the importance of the great story about giving “the benefit to the doubt” (or in this one case, not giving it.) This act of giving holds a key to happiness and ease in life. This episode looks at the difference between cynicism and skepticism in order to unlock the door to human connection.  Follow me on Instagram@ hilary_crowley_