Why Forgiveness Is So Hard — and How We Can Begin to Heal

Forgiveness is one of the most challenging inner tasks we face. We know it is meant to bring peace, yet for many of us it feels almost impossible. Old hurts stay alive inside us, replaying themselves in our minds long after the moment has passed. We want justice,...

THE HEART

Broken, Open, Alive If you are alive, you have been wounded. By words, by silence, by indifference, by life itself. By loss and disappointment, by betrayal, by fate. No one escapes this. Because we love, our hearts can be broken, and yet our mysterious heart energy is...

Opening to A More Encompassing Reality

“There are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamt of in your philosophy.” Shakespeare (Hamlet) There are atheists and believers—each certain their view explains the nature of existence. But even within these broad categories, there are further divisions....

The Road to Happiness

Do you want to be happier? You may not need a guru, a special method, or anyone to tell you how. You already carry the most important tools for inner peace: your breath, your voice, and your own heart. These attributes are universally available, and when used...

Nature as Teacher

From the beginning of time, people have searched for happiness, connection, and relief from sorrow. We read countless books, follow wisdom traditions, and look to religion and psychology for answers. Yet despite all our progress in knowledge, the same questions...