Articles about fiction and non-fiction books and how they can help us live a better life.
“Know 99% about 1%,” proclaims the famous 80/20 principle. “Become an expert on a narrow front.” It all sounds good. But what if you’re not there yet? You have to start somewhere, right? This is what American poet Robert Frost (March 26, 1874–January 29, 1963) explores in a portion of the interview he gave to … Read more
I never thought I’d become a Buddhist when I launched my mindfulness blog in 2017. It started as a secular practice: a few yoga classes during the week and daily meditation to soothe my mind. But as time went on, I noticed how good it was for well-being. So I decided to learn more about … Read more
It has been said, “You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” This verse from the Bible reminded of another famous quote by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, He said: “If God were to hold all Truth concealed in his right hand, and in his left only the steady and diligent drive for … Read more
“We have lived by the assumption that what was good for us would be good for the world,” Wendell Berry wrote in his beautiful paean to the world and all creation. Then he added: “We have been wrong. We must change our lives, so that it will be possible to live by the contrary assumption … Read more