When many people think of Zen, the first thing that comes to mind is peace. While a calm demeanor is typical of people who embrace a Zen lifestyle, it is more likely the outcome of their practice rather than the path the ...

Category: Spirituality

There are many instances in the Bible that indicate that Jesus was serious about his command to love others, even people who don't seem to deserve it. In each story of the crucifixion, he asks God to forgive those who ar ...

Category: Christianity

Many holy scriptures include instructions on how to circumvent the worries of the world. Buddhism teaches practitioners to live in the present rather than dwelling on the past or fretting about the future. The Bhagavadgi ...

Category: Faith Healing

You've probably heard many tips on how to have more inner peace. You may have a daily meditation practice and a self-care regimen that works well for you. At some point, though, you must leave the serene surroundings of ...

Category: Spirituality

“It is easy to break down and destroy. The heroes are those who make peace and build.” Nelson Mandela     Here in the United States, July is best known for Independence Day. July 4 is remembered and celebrated as ...

Category: Human Rights

Do you have too much to do and not enough time? Even with so many people staying home due to COVID-19 restrictions, it still seems as if most Americans “rush and rush until life’s no fun.” Stopping to smell the ros ...

Category: Health and Wellness

You probably know all about workplace anxiety. Whether it’s attempting to impress your boss, trying to fulfill your responsibility to land that important new account, or falling into the grip of what has come to be ...

Category: Science Buddhism Eastern Philosophy

Far too many people think that “live” and “exist” are synonyms. They aren’t. While of course you must exist in order to live, you don’t have to live in order to exist. At its core, th ...

Category: Freedom Spirituality

You hear the word soulmate bandied about a lot these days. Often it comes out of the mouth of a bride who believes, or at least wants to believe, that she is marrying the love of her life with whom she’ll live happ ...

Category: Spirituality Superstitions

Before you groan and go, “Oh great, another hippy-dippy, feel-good, I’m-okay-you’re-okay lecture about the value of self-centeredness,” stop right there. Zen principles definitely have everything ...

Category: Eastern Philosophy