How to Pick Ripe Produce and Better Friends

Ever catch yourself inspecting every red pepper, tomato, and papaya at the grocery store to ensure it’s truly fresh and worthy of your kitchen? In this optimistic minute, Ray Calabrese reflects on the high standards we naturally hold for our produce—learned from garden-fresh childhood memories—and why we ought to apply that same thoughtful care when selecting the people in our lives. Discover why surrounding yourself with kindness, compassion, and shared values matters just as much as what’s on your plate.

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