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• Coping with a Pandemic

  

  Concerns about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) appear to be rising in tandem with the numbers of reported cases and fatalities.Many of us are consciously or... Read more

  Posted on 13 March 2020 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SPIRITUALITY

• Responding Well to a New Season (COVID-19)

  

  Concerns about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) appear to be rising in tandem with the numbers of reported cases and fatalities.Many of us are consciously or... Read more

  Posted on 13 March 2020 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SPIRITUALITY

• Spirituality and Breast Cancer

  It’s not every day that my lovely wife asks if she can interview me! But, a few weeks ago, she did exactly that. The topic was spirituality, and the context... Read more

  Posted on 04 March 2020 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SPIRITUALITY

• The Quest for Better Education

  

  In June of 2015, my wife, two daughters, and I travelled to Vancouver, British Columbia, where I attended a 3-day international teaching conference. Read more

  Posted on 09 January 2020 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SPIRITUALITY

• The Quest for a Better Education

  

  In June of 2015, my wife, two daughters, and I travelled to Vancouver, British Columbia, where I attended a 3-day international teaching conference. Read more

  Posted on 09 January 2020 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SPIRITUALITY

• Armistice Day

  A few weeks ago, I attender a Quaker memorial service for a friend named Gary. Unfortunately, I didn’t get to know Gary as well as I would have liked before... Read more

  Posted on 11 November 2019 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SPIRITUALITY

• Opt In For Plastic

  Last Friday, as my 15-year-old and 13-year-old daughters and I made our celebratory end-of-schoolyear treck to Barnes and Noble for fancy coffee and 1 book of... Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2019 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SPIRITUALITY

• Being Moved by Story

  

  In the past few months, I have become quasi-obsessed with the experience of being emotionally moved. I reported on new research about that experience a few week... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2019 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SPIRITUALITY

• Being Moved: Part 2

  

  A few weeks ago, I reported on new research on the experience of being moved, a common experience, I believe, but also one that appears relatively... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2019 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SPIRITUALITY

• Prayer During Times of Trouble

  During times of turmoil, this is a prayer to which I often return. It is quoted in Rabbi Harold Kushner’s classic book “When Bad Things Happen to Good People. Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2019 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SPIRITUALITY

• The Experience of Being Emotionally Moved

  

  At its best, science sheds light on what was previously unknown or unappreciated. For example, many of us probably have fantasized about what it would be like t... Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2019 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SPIRITUALITY

• The Experience of Being Emotionally Moved

  

  At its best, science sheds light on what was previously unknown or unappreciated. For example, many of us probably have fantasized about what it would be like t... Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2019 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SPIRITUALITY

• The Meaning of the Cross

  

  Last week, my family and I returned from 9 days of touring France, including 6 days in Paris and 3 days in Normandy (click here for my updated photography page). Read more

  Posted on 22 March 2019 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SPIRITUALITY

• What To Do When Stressed

  A few weeks ago, while watching old episodes of Grey’s Anatomy on Netflix before going to sleep, I noticed my right eye felt drier than usual. Read more

  Posted on 18 March 2019 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SPIRITUALITY

• Unsheltered

  

  When I look backward into my youth – forward all the way to today – I observe an undeniable, constant strand: Part of my identity is that of being a learner... Read more

  Posted on 21 February 2019 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SPIRITUALITY

• Gays and the Church

  

  Although the Supreme Court’s landmark 2015 ruling in Obergefell vs. Hodges seemed to settle many civil issues about same-sex marriage in the United States, the... Read more

  Posted on 19 February 2019 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SPIRITUALITY

• Letter to a Middle School Student

  Last week, I was delighted to receive this Letter from a Middle School Student asking for my thoughts about the meaning of life. My response is below. I think... Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2019 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SPIRITUALITY

• Soulfelt

  

  Craig is the worship leader at my church. To say his style is unique would be a great understatement.Craig mostly plays piano and sings at church, combining a... Read more

  Posted on 10 January 2019 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SPIRITUALITY

• Desiderata

  “Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Read more

  Posted on 03 January 2019 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SPIRITUALITY

• The Courage to Create

  

  This past summer, I spent a glorious month teaching at “the most experimental college in North America,” Quest University Canada, north of Vancouver, British... Read more

  Posted on 31 December 2018 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SPIRITUALITY