Pokemon Go And Making Out During Schindler’s List
Is it more offensive to make out during Schindler’s list or to play Pokemon Go in a Holocaust museum? And, on a deeper level, what does our offense and outrage say about us?
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The Power Of Feeling Sad Before We Get Angry About Tragedy
It’s easy to jump to the anger part of our reaction to everything happening in the world. But with so much tragedy, perhaps it’s time we took a breath… and cried…
Dear God: Please Make These Changes To The World
Some ideas to go in God’s suggestion box. Because, after all, everything can be improved. Including all of reality.
The Seductive Appeal Of Righteous Indignation
It’s easy to see everything wrong with the world. But what do we do with that vision, and how do we use it to make a better world?
The Curse of Loyalty… And Its Blessing
What being a diehard Cubs fan can teach us about the advantages and pitfalls of complete loyalty.
How My Grandmother’s Death Made Me Love Myself Again
The incredible power of grief is explained in this poignant story of loss… and internal love regained.
“Rationalia” Would Be 1/3 Of A Great Place To Live
Neil Degrasse Tyson recently suggested a that, “Earth needs a virtual country: #Rationalia, with a one-line Constitution: All policy shall be based on the weight of evidence.” But just how ideal would this country really be?
Lost And Found: Living In The Extreme Present
When Peter Himmelman thought he lost his tortoise, he fell into deep contemplation. When he rediscovered his pet, he was brought into a place of “extreme presence.” Here’s what that means, and why it matters.
Why It’s Okay To Love A Tortoise
Is it okay to mourn the passing of a pet tortoise more than tragedies around the world? Brad Hirschfield responds to Peter Himmelman’s latest post on the subject.
The Mezuzah, the Doorbell, and the Design of a Ritual
What happens when ritual and design combine? A fascinating look into how design can affect ritual, and how ritual can affect design.