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The Quest for a Good Life
http://thequestforagoodlife.wordpress.com/
For the past 20 years, at least, I have dedicated myself to living a good life. This blog primarily is devoted to my reflections regarding this quest, and draws upon my Christian faith, knowledge of psychological science, and personal experiences. Topics vary, but include religion/spirituality, culture, happiness, relationships, work, and leisure.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 178 )
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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 -
Warm Weather Ambivalence
Source: PexelsWe may be bearing witness to the dawning of a new human experience: “warm weather ambivalence.” This experience may take somewhat different forms... Read more
Posted on 21 February 2017 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SPIRITUALITY -
The Quest for Meaning in Life
Part of me has always wanted to “make my mark on the world.” When I was in high school, I wanted to be a nationally ranked tennis player. Read more
Posted on 16 February 2017 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, SPIRITUALITY -
Confessions of Trump Skeptic
I confess: I have been overly obsessed with American politics for the past 6 months.This started innocently enough when, last fall, I tried to more deeply engag... Read more
Posted on 06 February 2017 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SPIRITUALITY -
Remembering the Holocaust – as a Christian
Seventy-two years ago, on January 27th, 1945, the largest of the Nazi death camps (Auschwitz-Birkenau) was liberated. In honor of the approximately 6,000,000... Read more
Posted on 26 January 2017 SPIRITUALITY -
Improving the Experience of Online Education
Despite their surge in popularity, many harbor deep reservations about the quality of online courses. There are several possible reasons for this, but perhaps... Read more
Posted on 01 December 2016 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SPIRITUALITY -
Parenting “Big Picture” Kids
In his classic, “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” Stephen Covey encouraged individuals to “begin with the end in mind. Read more
Posted on 07 November 2016 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SPIRITUALITY -
7 Reasons for a More Awesome Life
The following was adapted from the most read and shared post I’ve ever written, a post I wrote last year for Psychology Today. Read more
Posted on 31 October 2016 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SPIRITUALITY -
Dacher Keltner on Why Awe is Such an Important Emotion
I mentioned earlier in the summer that Myles and I attended a webcast on the science of awe, broadcast by the Greater Good Science Center at the University of... Read more
Posted on 03 August 2016 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SPIRITUALITY -
The Transforming Potential of Awe
This is an entry I wrote for the Woolf Institute, an interfaith organization affiliated with the University of Cambridge. The topic is awe, religion, and... Read more
Posted on 05 July 2016 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SPIRITUALITY -
Shots of Awe
This past Saturday, Myles and I participated in a 1-day webcast of a conference called “The Art and Science of Awe.” This conference was held at the University... Read more
Posted on 07 June 2016 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SPIRITUALITY -
A Quaker’s Awe Story
The following comes from a blog entry that recounts the story of a Quaker’s mystical experience in the Grand Canyon:“Possibly the most remarkable mystical... Read more
Posted on 05 June 2016 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SPIRITUALITY -
Awe Reduces PTSD Symptoms
For the past several years, a collaboration between the Sierra Club and researchers at the University of California at Berkeley has explored the potential for... Read more
Posted on 02 June 2016 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SPIRITUALITY -
In Awe of Complexity
Leading researchers emphasize how awe reorients the way individuals think because of having their minds expanded by something vast – which most people... Read more
Posted on 01 June 2016 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SPIRITUALITY -
Questions for Reflecting on Awe
In her book, “Positivity,” pioneering positive psychologist Barbara Fredrickson encourages individuals to reflect on the questions below, using as much sensory... Read more
Posted on 31 May 2016 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SPIRITUALITY -
UC-Berkeley Webcast on Awe
On Saturday, June 4th, from 9-5 PT, some of the top experts in the scientific study of awe, as well as world-class artists and creators who often inspire awe,... Read more
Posted on 26 May 2016 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SPIRITUALITY