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• 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

• One Thing Among Many

  I’ve been reading and discussing Parker Palmer’s new book, “On the Brink of Everything,” recently, and with great benefit. Many of my discussions seem to... Read more

  Posted on 03 August 2018 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SPIRITUALITY

• My Journey with the Bible

  I’ve written some personal essays before – these on death and the relationship between science and faith are examples – but below is maybe the most personal... Read more

  Posted on 27 March 2018 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SPIRITUALITY

• When Religion Promotes Violence

  In a survey released last week by U. S. News and World Report, over 21,000 people from all regions of the world most commonly rated religion as the “primary... Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2018 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SPIRITUALITY

• Mary Oliver, Poem #4

  This is Mary Oliver’s most famous poem, which ends with one of the most important questions we ever could ask ourselves. I love how she frames it.***The Summer... Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2018 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SPIRITUALITY

• Religion Needs a Savior

  A few weeks ago, a journalist from U. S. News & World Report called to interview me about new data showing that individuals across the world most commonly rate... Read more

  Posted on 23 January 2018 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SPIRITUALITY

• Mary Oliver, Poem #3

  This part of a Mary Oliver poem deeply resonates, at least with me.“Truly, we live with mysteries too marvelous to be understood.Let me keep my distance, always... Read more

  Posted on 22 January 2018 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SPIRITUALITY