The Reward of Regret: Why Looking Back Can Actually Help Us Look Forward
Thank God for regret. Yes, that is right. Regret has become one of my most important sources of wisdom. Though, … Continue Reading
And the Happiest Nation in the World Is…
No, it’s not Disneyland, though they do issue passports.? The “correct” answer is Denmark, followed in descending order by Norway, … Continue Reading
Not Just Now: Being Smart About ‘Present Shock’
If you’re like me, your smartphone has become your boss. More than I care to admit, I am barraged by … Continue Reading
The Blessing of Desire
One of the keys to a flourishing life is to understand how our desires work. The strange thing about our … Continue Reading
Educating For What?
What is education for?? THAT, it seems to me, is the most important question when it comes to the question … Continue Reading
Rosh Hashanah: A Spiritual Wake Up Call
In this video, Rabbi Irwin Kula talks about the significance of Rosh Hashanah; the Shofar calls out to each of … Continue Reading
Whose Messiah and Who Decides?
The parents of newborn Messiah DeShawn McCullough ended up in family court when they couldn’t agree on what his last … Continue Reading
Virtual Dating May Be More Real Than “Real” Dating
As with many other parts of our lives, the line between “real” and “virtual” is becoming increasingly blurry and even … Continue Reading
Faith Lessons from Edward Snowden and the NSA
The NSA is snooping on us – data mining is the fancy term – but call it what you want.? … Continue Reading
The Mixed Emotions of Sending Kids Off to School
My mother still describes how she and my dad took me to the airport in Chicago on the day I … Continue Reading