Light in the Darkness
Sometimes things seem to stay the same for a long time, and then there comes a sudden change. However, nothing really stays the same from day to day, and in…
Dealing with Fear
In this time of great fear and uncertainty, we all recognize that what is happening now is not limited to any one country, nationality, race, or religion. This is a…
Helping Others
Altruism is defined as “the belief in or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others." Altruism is also the title of a book written by French scientist…
Hero’s Journey
As we begin a new year—and a new decade—I thought it would be a good time to review Joseph Campbell’s mythic tale of the Hero’s Journey. Joseph Campbell studied the great…
The Light Within
Whatever religious beliefs, nationality, or cultural affiliations you may have, there is no escaping the Christmas time mood that descends during this season. Depending on your personal situation, you may…
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving, as we all know, is a holiday celebrated in the United States in November, and in a few other countries on various dates. It’s said that that the US…
Meditation and Creativity
Meditation has many benefits, such as reducing stress, calming the mind, enhancing focus, accessing deeper sources of wisdom and ultimately, perhaps, arriving at a state of omniscience. But meditation can…
Everybody’s a dreamer and everybody’s a star
There’s a song called Celluloid Heroes by the Kinks, one of the most influential rock groups of the 1960s and early 70s. They wrote so many great songs. But this one…
Incremental shifts
September is around the corner, and many of us consider it the beginning of a new phase. This is when school starts again, the weather changes--at least where I live--…
Follow your inspiration
Do you ever read the news and feel despair? I do. There is so much trouble in the world. Yet we still have to live our lives and follow our…
