On Strong Foundations

On Strong Foundations

According to an article published in the Atlantic, in the moment before any human decision is made, there is an electrical spike from the... read more
Private Lives

Private Lives

There’s a curious fact I’ve observed about myself and others: oftentimes, we struggle the most when things are easiest. ... read more
In Truth + Love

In Truth + Love

Think back for a moment, and try to remember a day where you had something to do—something you were dreading in a small sort of way—so... read more
What Feels Right

What Feels Right

Welcome back, everyone! Today’s topic is a tricky one, not only because it deals with questions that are difficult to answer, but because... read more
Good Goals

Good Goals

Welcome back everyone! Today, I want to look at one of my favorite old points from a slightly different direction than usual. We talk a lot... read more
Finding Rest

Finding Rest

Earlier this week, an acquaintance of mine brought up the concept of self-care—and it immediately occurred to me that this is not... read more
Do You Have To?

Do You Have To?

We do ourselves a great disservice by talking about moral issues in terms of what we “must” or “have to” do. At first, you may... read more
Where did the Romance Go?

Where did the Romance Go?

Welcome back again, everyone! First of all, I want to assure you that despite the use of the word “romance” in the title, today’s... read more
Gods at War

Gods at War

Throughout history, many of our greatest atrocities have been begun, carried out, and applauded in the name of religion. Wars, murder,... read more
Pain and Pleasure, Part 3

Pain and Pleasure, Part 3

Welcome back once again, everyone! Let me first say that I’ve felt personally challenged by our ongoing topic of the past couple of... read more
Pain and Pleasure, Part 2

Pain and Pleasure, Part 2

Welcome back, everyone! We started a fascinating discussion last week: about cultivating habits of dealing with life’s pain and stress... read more
Pain and Pleasure

Pain and Pleasure

Welcome everyone! Today’s topic may be a little difficult, we may get a little lost in the weeds together. But I believe it’s because... read more

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