The Loneliness Epidemic

The Loneliness Epidemic

We all know the pain of loneliness. There’s a good reason that rejection is one of the most common fears in the world, and why solitary... read more
When someone close to you is in pain

When someone close to you is in pain

During Hope’s years of severe depression, I learned that having a loved one in constant pain is its own kind of torture. Most of the time... read more
Dealing with Negativity

Dealing with Negativity

Picture a book of psychology. Something with a catchy title, maybe a smiling man in a white coat on the cover. Now imagine it sailing... read more
The danger of attractiveness

The danger of attractiveness

It’s one of the oldest lessons in the book. “Looks aren’t everything. Not all that glitters is gold. Look at what’s on the inside,... read more
The Parenting Paradox

The Parenting Paradox

My wife had three miscarriages before our first son was finally born. Since before we were married, we both desperately wanted to have... read more
Do you know a closet terrorist?

Do you know a closet terrorist?

Like most of you, I remember where I was on 9/11. That was nineteen years and (for my family) two houses ago. I think my jaw was on the... read more
Death, Dying and Funerals

Death, Dying and Funerals

Ask anyone in my family, and they’ll tell you I’m a weird guy. I could give you tons of examples, but the main one for today is that I... read more
Love and Pain

Love and Pain

The two most powerful forces on earth are love and pain. Love is the most powerful, and the one you hear more about. Think of the mother... read more
Gender Issues

Gender Issues

I’ve been asked to weigh in on today’s subject many times and have been hesitant to do so. Issues of gender and sexuality are some of... read more
Disharmony with yourself

Disharmony with yourself

Thank you for being here today from all around the world. We are greatly honored by your presence every single week. ... read more
In The Moment

In The Moment

To quote one of our older spiritual laws, “You have never done anything yesterday or tomorrow.” Everything you have ever done, and will... read more
First Grade Career Day

First Grade Career Day

I’m so excited about the holidays and Christmas, especially being with my immediate and extended family. It probably doesn’t hurt that... read more

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