Studies show1 that our brains react to attacks on our beliefs the same way as threats to our physical safety. That’s why any civil discussion can end up in violence when you run out of arguments. It’s difficult to admit that you might be wrong, especially when facing an opponent who embodies everything that you … Read more
“Once, while Mahatma Gandhi’s train was pulling slowly out of the station, a reporter ran up to him and asked for a message to take back to his people,” Eknath Easwaran (December 17, 1910 – October 26, 1999) writes in his book “Your Life Is Your Message: Finding Harmony with Yourself, Others, and the Earth.” … Read more
I’ve heard the news that Apple is going to release a journal app. If you’re an iPhone lover and excited about this new release, I’ve got just the book for you. It’s titled Life’s Companion: Journaling as a Spiritual Practice. Here’s my favorite quote from that book, “My journal is my life’s companion. The format … Read more