As the days have grown shorter and the season has darkened, I’ve been reading some Advent reflections by author and Franciscan priest Richard Rohr in his book Preparing for Christmas: Daily Meditations for Advent. In one reflection, Rohr explores a paradox of modern life: despite an abundance of so-called “time-saving devices,” we often feel like […]
The Illusion of Separateness: Universal Wisdom in Troubled Times
I’ve been pondering lately how throughout human history there have been great difficulties and horrific circumstances that people have endured, much of it due to what humans do to other humans. I’ve thought of people who suffered greatly yet came to be great teachers of wisdom and compassion, despite the extreme hardships they endured. In […]
Unmasking Fear: A Halloween Guide to Managing Anxiety
As the jack-o’-lanterns grin and skeletons rattle, it’s the perfect time to unmask our fears and face them head-on. But before you start running from every shadow, let’s explore the difference between real frights and the boogeymen of our imagination. As Mark Twain once said, “My life has been filled with terrible misfortunes, most of […]
Mindfulness: A Personal Documentary of Now
In high school, I had a dream—to become a documentary filmmaker, exploring people’s stories. And I even started down that path, studying film and radio and TV broadcasting in my early college days. But life took me down a different path, and I discovered that my passion for stories didn’t fade—it simply transformed. Though I […]
From Lycra to T-Shirts: Recognizing the Human Behind the ‘Tribe’
Recently, while pedaling along Mississippi Delta roads with hundreds of other cyclists, I considered how we were more than just individuals on a ride—we were part of a ‘tribe.’ This sense of belonging and connection is something that extends beyond cycling, reflecting a deeper human need to form communities based on shared interests. But what […]
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