While feelings of betrayal or abandonment seem impossible to bear, we must rise to a level of understanding where we see that all people around us are like puppets, controlled by the governing force of nature. They act the way…
Happiness is when something you have longed for with all your might, which you have suffered for, pursued, and built tremendous aspirations toward, suddenly begins to be fulfilled. It is like relief from pain, and we call this sensation “happiness.”…
Today scientists are excited about new tools, such as molecular scissors, that can cut defective genes and remove hereditary problems. They believe this could prevent illness and even change a person’s character. But I believe we must approach this with…
Why do some people feel regret at the end of their lives, while others insist we should just enjoy life and fulfill every desire? There are many stories about men who live quiet and grim lives. They seem cold and…
Relax and understand that you are inside nature, let it lead you, and most importantly, completely surrender yourself to it. Drop the oars. Whether there is a current or not does not matter. Let go of everything. It is possible…
If you want to raise a true prayer that will be answered, you need to open your heart and let the prayer that is already inside emerge naturally. This is the only way it can be a real prayer, otherwise…
Mass communication has long shaped public opinion but in recent years it has become a critical and controversial force. The disproportionate amount of media attention given to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict compared to other issues and areas in the world is in itself…
Inner beauty is when we can see the possibility of justice, and even more so, of goodness, everywhere. At the very least, we see justice in everything, where everything is balanced according to the spiritual law of receiving and giving,…
Many insect species are declining, becoming endangered, or disappearing altogether. Scientists warn that this could lead to a catastrophic collapse, because insects are a crucial part of the planet’s balance. Without them, plants, animals, and humans all suffer. They say…
Chow Yun-Fat, the Hong Kong actor and filmmaker, is a millionaire, yet he lives on a modest budget, takes public transportation, and buys clothes only on sale, saying, “As long as it is comfortable, I do not need anything else.”…
What would I gain by knowing what will happen to me in a week, a month, a year, or even twenty years? Nothing of real value. In fact, it is much more interesting to live without knowing. The mystery itself…
When you try to “buy” your child with sneakers, tablets, or toys, you miss out the real purchase. You “buy” a child by showing them that you are their friend, that you are on their level. To do so, you…