Author Comfort & Joy: Stories of Hope, Meditations for Happiness. In her new book, award-winning Chicago journalist Sylvia Ewing looks inside the faith practices of a diverse group of people, from comedian Aaron Freeman to astrologer Mary Whitney, to explore ideas of self-awareness and the search for enlightenment. Using anecdotal stories as a springboard, Comfort & Joy provides meditation techniques, advice, and inspiration that can help anyone live a more reflective, balanced, and happy life