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 global event, and is an equalizer. We need to find new ways of being in the world, as one. For
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 turned Tibetan Buddhist monk Matthieu Ricard. The concept of altruism is often mentioned by spiritual teachers of all traditions. Simply
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 myths of many traditions the world over and found that they all contained common elements. Sometimes when we use the
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 be either filled with happiness or plunged into despair—or more likely, something in between. It’s a time when family and
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 holiday commemorates an event that took place in 1621 when Pilgrims and Native Americans celebrated together. The story goes that
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 also enhance creativity. Here are a few ways: Meditation frees you from habitual thinking. Through practicing meditation, you come to
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 is particularly apt for our time, I think. Films used to be made of a material called celluloid, and the
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– and we begin to reassess where we are. You may wonder, where am I at this point in my life?
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 dreams. Mythologist Joseph Campbell wrote that we should “participate joyfully in the sorrows of the world.” Although we live in
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