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There’s a debate in spiritual circles about whether it’s good to have a practice or not.  The default amongst nearly all traditions is that...

Is Life Unfair?

“That’s not fair!”  We hear that from our kids all the time, and of course we try to explain it to them the best...

From “You or Me” To “You and Me”

It feels like we live in a world of scarcity.  Our whole culture, especially in the West, is based on survival and competition.  Success...

Space

Often, we look for spiritual experiences in the objective world.  We might surround ourselves in the serenity of a Zen garden or go to...

The Wonder of Colors

The mystery of creation is everywhere, and nowhere quite as abundant as in light.  Why is the speed of light constant?  Is it made...

Pain and Presence

Pain is as common as rain.  For some, it comes once in a while, then it is gone.  For others, it rains every day. ...

Finding Life’s Purpose With Ikigai

Very often we wonder about our purpose.  Early in our lives, the fire and excitement of youth and our goals and ambitions keep us...

Time Management: “I don’t have Time”

Welcome to this golden age of information technology and the digital age exposing us to new gadgets and better luxuries to allow us to...

Practicing Awareness

We often hear of the expansion of awareness in various mystical traditions like Buddhism, Sufism, Yoga, and many others.  In our everyday experience, it...

Bringing Self-Discipline into your Life

Self-discipline means doing the little things everyday to reach your goal. Goal setting is an exciting activity and we are enthusiastic about making plans...