When Meditation Gets Real
What happens when we use meditation to explore our griefs, our dark moments, and our difficulties? Adam Lavitt explores his experience doing just that.
On Monday, We Remember that the American Dream isn’t Dead
National Freedom Day – the little known holiday that reminds us that the American Dream isn’t something we can give up on.
Imagine Being Loved Without Excelling
What if we stopped expecting perfection from ourselves and from others? What if performance didn’t determine worth?
Ted Cruz is No JFK! Or is He?
John F. Kennedy’s grandson recently spoke out against any comparison between his grandfather and Ted Cruz. But maybe he’s missing something.
How To Make Shortcuts That Work
When are shortcuts unhelpful and when can we actually take ones that work for our daily lives? Geoff Mitelman explores the myths and the facts of shortcuts.
Struggling with Doubt? Walk it Out
Why walking is one of the most useful (and underused) tools for mindfulness, finding direction, and health.
What the Scientist Taught the Rabbi About Prayer
Rabbi Matthew Gewirtz describes a moment that forced him to look at his approach to prayer with fresh eyes.
Hopelessly in Love with Shabbat
How a graduate of a Christian divinity school fell hopelessly in love with Shabbat.
Lessons From A Silent Retreat
Getting past “When’s lunch?” to a silence that quiets inwardly as much as it does our mouths.