Aug 8, 2026
Why our deepest challenge is not building better machines, but becoming more fully human. Summary The Soul in an Age of AI explores what remains essential in a world captivated by technology, productivity, and material success. The essay invites readers to rediscover...
Jul 21, 2026
“O brave new world, that has such creatures in it.” — The Tempest, William Shakespeare In an age that worships speed and quantity, wisdom — patient, calm, and belonging to the human heart — may be the counterweight we most need. Something has shifted in me. I feel...
Jul 6, 2026
At this moment I am filled with emotion — with dread, with optimism, with elation, and with confusion. I feel an emptiness that is rare for me, and a sense that I am saying goodbye to all that was. This is not surprising, because I am in my eighties. At the same time,...
Jun 17, 2026
The Pull of the Familiar In the West we see history as linear: armed with science and superior minds, we march toward a better and better world — never mind that all our achievements have brought us to the threshold of unwelcome change. Wisdom traditions see a...
May 27, 2026
“Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power.” ~ Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching, Chapter 33 Something is shifting in the people I speak with, and perhaps in you. There is a growing exhaustion with outrage, a quiet recognition that our anxiety, and our...
Apr 25, 2026
This audio companion to my essay “The Tipping Point” explores the importance of individual commitment to inner transformation and how small groups of dedicated individuals can contribute to peaceful and positive changes to society. If this message...
