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LATEST ARTICLES ( 193 )

• 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

• Mary Oliver, Poem #2

  This Mary Oliver poem reminds me how such a complex universe requires multiple ways of knowing, and how our preconceptions sometimes influence what is possible... Read more

  Posted on 18 January 2018 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SPIRITUALITY

• Mary Oliver, Poem #1

  

  The older I get, the more I am (to my surprise) drawn to poetry. When I read the Bible, I spend more and more time in the Psalms. A few years ago, I shared my... Read more

  Posted on 16 January 2018 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SPIRITUALITY

• Quaker Quotes

  

  Several years ago, a student of mine shared with me an online survey to determine my religion: the “belief-o-matic.” According to my results, I apparently am... Read more

  Posted on 12 January 2018 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SPIRITUALITY

• Psalm 1: The Psychology of Meditation

  

  “Blessed are those… who delight in the law of the Lord and meditate on his law day and night. They are like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields... Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2018 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SPIRITUALITY

• Six Forms of Resolution

  As we begin a new year, many of us find ourselves in a bit more contemplative mood than usual. What were our highs and lows in 2017? What do we want for 2018? W... Read more

  Posted on 31 December 2017 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SPIRITUALITY

• Top Posts of 2017

  Another year is coming to an end, and it’s a good time to review what’s happening at this site.Over 11,000 people visited the blog this year, with over 15,000... Read more

  Posted on 29 December 2017 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SPIRITUALITY

• Christian Wiman’s Thoughts on Faith

  In his op-ed, “The Subtle Sensations of Faith,” David Brooks calls “My Bright Abyss: Meditation of a Modern Believer,” “the best modern book on belief. Read more

  Posted on 28 December 2017 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SPIRITUALITY

• The Psychology of Religion

  

  One of my first memories happened at church. We always seemed to arrive early enough to say the rosery, but this one particular Sunday morning, my mom,... Read more

  Posted on 15 December 2017 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SPIRITUALITY

• Quaker Prayer

  I ask for daily bread, but not wealth, lest I forget the poor. I ask for strength, but not power, lest I despise the meek. I ask for wisdom, but not learning,... Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2017 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SPIRITUALITY

• Op-Ed on Faculty Hopes

  I’m currently on teaching sabbatical, which gives me more time to pursue other interests and writings. I’ll be posting more writing here soon. Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2017 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SPIRITUALITY

• Protesting God

  This article was inspired by conversation with Deanna Thompson.Marian Fontana was living a good life. She had been happily married to her husband, Dave, for 17... Read more

  Posted on 21 October 2017 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SPIRITUALITY

• Longing for More

  

  What do you really want in life?It’s a difficult question, but it may be the essential question.Maybe you would answer with a concrete response, such as “I... Read more

  Posted on 21 September 2017 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, SPIRITUALITY

• What is “awe?”

  

  The emotion of awe fascinates as much as it confounds. Scientific and popular attention in awe is surging, yet awe remains one of the most commonly misunderstoo... Read more

  Posted on 06 March 2017 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SPIRITUALITY

• Promoting Peace Through a Human Library

  

  Many of the greatest problems facing our world today are caused or exacerbated by stereotypes and prejudices individuals harbor across group lines. Read more

  Posted on 01 March 2017 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SPIRITUALITY