One World

"Our unique perspectives, principles, and practices can create a rich and colorful menagerie of devoted living.” At the center of our identity - as individuals, communities and even as a species - is our system of belief. Whatever we believe, we can allow our convictions vis-à-vis religion and spirituality to either divide us or unite us, as human history has continually proven. In the 1960s, the anti-establishment movements challenged our social norms, economics, and p

One of the most beloved Christian hymns is John Rutter’s, “For the Beauty of the Earth”. It is a lovely reminder of the divine magnificence available to us at all times if we are willing to step outside and lift our gaze beyond our mundane tasks. People of all faiths can appreciate the simple lyrics which give pause to the exquisite beauty found everywhere in nature: For the beauty of the earth For the beauty of the skies For the love which from our birth Over and around us

Most of us are taught to “look before you leap,” to assess all available facts and consider possible consequences before making decisions or taking action. The frenetic pace of our lives today, however, does not always afford us the time to carefully review every pertinent detail. In fact, the less time we have, the more vulnerable we are to a decision-making flaw that neuroscientist refer to as availability bias – a mental shortcut the brain takes based on our own limited an

The ancient Greek philosophers identified eight types of love, from the passion of Eros to the selflessness of Agape love. Nowhere in their work is there any mention of “tough love”. Tough love is a contemporary concept first introduced to us in 1968 when Bill Milliken, an at-risk youth advocate, published a book by that name. It has since evolved into two distinct and often radical strategies: the procedure of intervention used in psychotherapy, and the practice of self-resp

Love letters are the stuff of heart’s desire; the communiques of deepening connection between kindred spirits. Some are sentimental, some are sweet, and some confess a passion too bold to voice out loud. Though we typically think love letters are only for paramours, we can enjoy these special valentines between the many types of loves with whom we are blessed - from the loyal amity of philia love shared between friends to the selfless purity of agape love for all. And most

"The concept of Christ consciousness is a universal truth that transcends religion. It is the awareness of the Beloved in all creation." Life is uncertain on a good day, exponentially so in times of crisis. When the constancy we need to feel safe, grounded and assured is upset, we can lose our foothold of faith. It is hard to believe all is well with the routines, systems, supplies, and conditions we rely upon for daily life in question. The longer we remain in flux, the more