“We must come to see that human progress never rolls in on wheels of inevitability. It comes through the tireless efforts and persistent work of men willing to be coworkers with God, and without this hard work time itself becomes an ally of the forces of social stagnation.”
Soul Writings
How Frankenstein Became More Human… And We Can Too.
Reading Jewish texts can help us become more empathetic.
How The Tao Of Pooh Made Me Reconsider A Life Of Simplicity
The Tao of Pooh helped me understand how you can lead a successful life without changing the essence of who you are.
A Lesson From Gandhi and a Roman Sage For Activists In Dark Times
The inner peace that is achieved by putting more focus on choosing the best actions in life, and less worry on the results.
James Joyce’s Reservations About Marriage Are Still Relevant
Perhaps it’s time to reflect on the criticisms of marriage that James Joyce espoused… and which are still largely relevant today.
The Zen Master Who Taught That Meditation Is A Political Act
Japanese Zen Master, Kodo Sawaki, advocated meditation practices that clear the mind of group think and bad habits so that we are able to better engage with the world.
Rabbi Akiva Taught of The Transcendental Powers Of Ideas
Professor Barry Holtz gives insight into Rabbi Akiva’s teachings about the transcendent power of ideas in his new book, Rabbi Akiva: Sage of the Talmud.